winterizing bass boats

"Dale Coleman" wrote in message
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On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 07:42:45 -0600, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
wrote:


"big fish 2003" wrote in message
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what all do you guys do to winterize your bass boats? I'm in michigan.


I don't really winterize my boat, preferring to keep it ready for fishing
on
the rivers or a quick trip south. But, every fall, I do the following.

Change the lower unit lube.
Shoot some fresh grease into the Bearing Buddies on the trailer, re-pack
the
wheel bearings if that hasn't been done in a while.
Clean the boat up, vacuum the carpet, wipe down the hull
Slightly prop open the compartments to allow air circulation
Empty out all the "stuff" that's accumulated.
Make certain that all four batteries are fully charged.

Additional things that could/should be done, that I don't.

Fog the engine.

Hi all, we have been using a new technique on Mercruiser EFI engines
that might be worth thinking about for outboards too. Instead of
fogging the engine try using a small 2 1/2 gal outboard tank filled
with gas and outboard oil mixed at 10 to 1. Also add fuel stabilizer
to the mix. Run the engine for 5 min. with this brew and you are done.

This will get the fuel pumps, injectors and top end of the engine
ready for storage in one quick step.


I like the sound of that.

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Hope this helps, DC
Add enough fuel to fill the tank and add Stabil (or any other fuel
preservative) to the gas tanks
Bring in all tackle, change line, clean/lube reels, clean the handles on
the
rods, check eyes/thread wraps for damage, replace rusted hooks on lures,
re-organize the lures (getting rid of those that didn't produce)

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