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    your advise on boat & motor storage

    i'll be leaving for my second tour in iraq jun 10th. for around 400 days.the wife probably want put the boat in the water til i get back, any certain things i should do. theirs only around 1/4 tank of fuel in it now. any advise. thanks


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    Re: your advise on boat & motor storage (one on one)

    I would do a full winterization on it.

    http://www.bassboatcentral.com/winterizing.htm

    Also, dryer sheets in the compartments for rodent controll

    need to keep the batteries watered and charged
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    Re: your advise on boat & motor storage (one on one)

    fill it up with gas, put some statbill in the tank along with ring free..jack up the trailer as not to keep pressure on the tires for that long in one spot..Hook up the water hose to the motor, ask the wife to start it once a week. I taught mine to do it before I left, all she had to do was turn on the water and turn the key and let it run for 15 minutes. I also taught her to put the battries on a cycle, leave it plugged for a few days then unplug it..I was gone for 5 months and have not had a problem with it since being back home... GL and keep your head low...


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    Re: your advise on boat & motor storage (one on one)

    Man Prayers go with you and TKS..
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