winterizing bass boats

"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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"SimRacer" wrote in message SNIP

As for tackle removal and cleaning, I do that after every trip. I don't
get
to go out enough, so I have plenty of time for cleanup after each day on
the
water. ;-)

I actually went out and counted the rod/reel combinations that I have in
the
boat. I have 25 rods and reels currently in the boat! There's not enough
time to keep up with all of those, so I have to empty the boat and bring
it
all in.

Wow! 25? My boat ain't even big enough to carry that much stuff...my normal
rod count is 8, two way-too-big tackle bags and a spinnerbait box...and I
thought I had a lot of stuff. lol

The downside to that is now my wife really knows how much stuff I have.
Luckily, she doesn't give me a hard time about that.

Same here. The wife knows that fishing is my therapy, so she doesn't mind
too much the time or money I put into it. She goes out with me about half
the time anyway, she's a pleasant gal for an outdoorsman to be married to, I
admit.

If you're like me and allot of other guys here, I'm sure, I sure hope,when I
die, she doesn't sell the stuff for what I said I paid for it!!!
--
Steve C.



"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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The downside to that is now my wife really knows how much stuff I have.
Luckily, she doesn't give me a hard time about that.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"SimRacer" wrote in message SNIP

As for tackle removal and cleaning, I do that after every trip. I don't
get
to go out enough, so I have plenty of time for cleanup after each day on
the
water. ;-)

I actually went out and counted the rod/reel combinations that I have in the
boat. I have 25 rods and reels currently in the boat! There's not enough
time to keep up with all of those, so I have to empty the boat and bring it
all in.

The downside to that is now my wife really knows how much stuff I have.
Luckily, she doesn't give me a hard time about that.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

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.

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)

--
Dale Colemam

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


"big fish 2003" wrote in message
...
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)

--
Dale Colemam

How would you deal with a 4-stroke (115-Honda) ? You wouldn't "fog" a
4-stroke, would you ?


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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.

On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:10:31 -0500, "Shawn"
wrote:

How would you deal with a 4-stroke (115-Honda) ? You wouldn't "fog" a
4-stroke, would you ?

Hi all, I would think it is even more importaint to try and prepare
the top end of a 4-stroke for storage then a 2-stroke. 4-stroke
engines have very litle if any oil left on the cylinder walls after
the oil control rings wipe it off and can rust very easy. I would
never store a 4-stroke for a long time without doing something.

The sweat deal below is it is very easy to do. If you want to try it
on a carb 4-stroke it might be best to disconect the small gas tank
after the 5 min run and let the engine run out of gas.

Hope this helps, Dale


snip

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.


--
Dale Colemam

How would you deal with a 4-stroke (115-Honda) ? You wouldn't "fog" a
4-stroke, would you ?


snip

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.

"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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Fog the engine.
Add enough fuel to fill the tank and add Stabil (or any other fuel
preservative) to the gas tanks

In the days of my 150hp Johnson... I agree with this 100%. As Steve, I never
did the "gasoline" thing during the boats down time. I paid the price each
spring with needing to have all 3 carbs rebuilt. The jets and the like
always clogged up.

I corrected this problem by fishing all "winter" here in Florida and getting
a smaller boat with an 8hp engine

To add an item, you may want to consider giving some of the metal items a
light shot of an marine oil based protectant.

Well, since you are not going to Florida for the winter I have a few
suggestions too.

I have heard that it is a good idea to loosen all of the drags on your reels
for the winter. I do this.

My local marine dealer suggests leaving very little fuel in the tank,
winterized of course with an addititive, then adding fresh fuel in the
spring. I wonder about condensation, but they say it should not be a
problem. I don't agree.

Also, when you charge your batteries make sure they are filled with water
and don't overcharge them.Check them once per month during the winter.

We start fishing in March, so winter is not too long here, just 3-4 months.

Rick


"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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"big fish 2003" wrote in message
...
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.
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)
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com