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    Freezing temps ?

    I leave my rig under a metal carport. I also trim the motor all the way down so water will drain. Is there any chance of a freez-up? Anything else I should do?


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    Re: Freezing temps ? (Charger)

    Mine just sits outside with boat cover on. MN winter. Mine seems ok from last winter. Oh yeah, keeping the motor trimmed down is a good idea.



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    Re: Freezing temps ? (ricqik)

    What i do after i get home from the lake is trim her up and down 4 or 5 times ... then leave her all the way down ... werx so far !!

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    Re: Freezing temps ? (Tr21Pd)

    Thanks guys


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    Re: Freezing temps ? (Charger)

    Charger, Mine sits outside like yours. I jack my trailer up enough to put the boat at a slight angle. I also pull the plug to drain any water that might be in the hull. I also trim motor down as you did.

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    Re: Freezing temps ? (Charger)

    Hey Charger

    One word of caution. Be sure that you have checked or changed the lower unit
    lube and that there is NO water in it. I allowed mine to set up in below freezing weather without checking. Had a bad seal and there was water in the lu and it resulted in a lower unit and gears which ended up costing me over 3 grand. Don't guess, check it out.

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