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Jeanie P



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:40 am    Post subject: Winter and 90 Honda Reply with quote
If I leave the motor trimmed up, will the gear case drain suffieciently to prevent it from freezing or must it be left in the down position?

I'm contemplating keeping the boat in the water this winter and using it on the good days.

Allan
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Sea Wolf



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Allan-

This topic was discussed yesterday!

Sea Angel wrote:


"My merc 135 manual address the tilt question by recommending that the motor be left in the down position. The reason was that water could collect in the prop hub and freeze there; .."

We leave the motor down so it

1. drains on the trailer, or

2. is in the water where warm water keeps it from freezing.

If the water freezes in your slip/dock/moorage, etc., you need to get the boat up out of the water.

Here's the thread. Winterizing Questions The quote is from the top of page 2.

Cheers!

Joe.
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Jeanie P



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:58 am    Post subject: Winterization and 90 Honda Reply with quote
Embarassed I've been on this board every day this week. Must have had a brain fart Smile . Thanks

Allan
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Sea Wolf



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: Winterization and 90 Honda Reply with quote
Jeanie P wrote:
Embarassed I've been on this board every day this week. Must have had a brain fart Smile . Thanks

Allan


Allan-

You don't have to apologize!

I spend a lot of time here because of my bad back and limited mobility, maybe 4-6 or more hours some days, and I can't keep up with or read everything!

Help! This hobby keeps cutting into my retirement!

Joe. Smile Cry Crook Smile Wink Teeth Rainbow Thumbs Up
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flapbreaker



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is this like the toilet seat up or down debate? Laughing
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