hello
as a new owner of a boat this spring, i went to bridge yatchs in dover to ask what i needed to winterize a 1986 50hp mariner, stored in an unheated garage.
his tips included:
-put stabilizer in the gas tank. the fuller the better to avoid moisture.
- run boat out of gas
- remove spark plugs, fog, install spark plugs
- turn key, or pull X2 to lubricate pistons, etc.
- change lower end gear oil now (as apposed to the spring when i thought it should be done. lol)
_ replace or clean spark plugs in spring. (as apposed to now)
he also mentioned that i should be running the gas stabilizer, or buying premium gas for a motor that age to help prevent some of the rubber gaskets from drying up......point well taken.
just sharing info to anyone ready to winterize.
any other tips out there??
cheers
Arnie0226
as a new owner of a boat this spring, i went to bridge yatchs in dover to ask what i needed to winterize a 1986 50hp mariner, stored in an unheated garage.
his tips included:
-put stabilizer in the gas tank. the fuller the better to avoid moisture.
- run boat out of gas
- remove spark plugs, fog, install spark plugs
- turn key, or pull X2 to lubricate pistons, etc.
- change lower end gear oil now (as apposed to the spring when i thought it should be done. lol)
_ replace or clean spark plugs in spring. (as apposed to now)
he also mentioned that i should be running the gas stabilizer, or buying premium gas for a motor that age to help prevent some of the rubber gaskets from drying up......point well taken.
just sharing info to anyone ready to winterize.
any other tips out there??
cheers
Arnie0226