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Steve101
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 Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 08:27:48
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I've had my boat since July and obviously winter is now drawing near.
We won't be using her till spring and I was wondering what was the best things to do to the boat so she is ready for winter?
Do I need to remove the outboard or just tip it up?
Is it wise to cover it with a tarp?
Any other advise would be very helpful thanks |
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Knighty
United Kingdom
654 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 09:11:47
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My boats coming off Saturday. Don't know where you are keeping yours but mine comes home on a trailer. I run the engine then disconnect fuel line to run her dry then with outboard down wrap an old quilt and plastic around the leg. Remove any cushions and fabric seat covers, curtains etc jet wash boat all over and give it a good clean inside and out and treat canopy and any rubber with Autoglm vinyl/rubber care. Drain any left over fuel in the tank into the car then a tarp over the whole canopy windscreen right down to over the outboard helps to put an old sheet between canopy and tarp as the flapping tarp in a strong wind can be abrasive to the canopy.
I find a few hours cleaning everything including the fenders and portapotti and storing them dry pays dividends in the spring.
Some put gel bags that absorb moisture.
If your boat is in the water I think they recommend keeping the outboard down. |
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merlin
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 11:37:34
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Yep same here taking the boat off the Lanky on Sunday
been a good summer mind you, enjoyed it
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Steve101
36 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 12:24:36
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| Unfortunately she has to stay in the water as I don't have a trailer. |
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Wayfoot
United Kingdom
109 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 12:44:29
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I will be taking my outboard off at the end of the month.
Its a good time to give it a service, change the impeller, clean up and "tuck it up" for the winter.
Boat stays on the mooring with good quality tarps on it.
Roll on spring ! |
Edited by - Wayfoot on 17 Oct 2013 12:45:04 |
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pete-preston
United Kingdom
79 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 13:34:42
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Hi Steve
Our N23 has stayed in the water for the last 5 winters with the outboard down ,and have had no problems. I prefer to run the engine every month to keep it lubricated,but dont do it if the boat is frozen in,as you may strip the rubber impellor.
DONT forget to drain down the tap water- water pump, and water heater if you have one.
There are no set rules to overwinter,just common sense. 
Pete & Maggie Kismet (Lancy) |
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Steve101
36 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 15:46:19
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Thanks
I think covering with a large tarp to keep it clean n dry and protect the new cover sounds good.
Also starting the outboard once a month (we would be checking it once a month anyway) sounds like a good idea.
(Its just been serviced anyway)
Any other tips gratefully received
Thanks |
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merlin
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 15:59:02
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as Knighty say's make sure all water is drained off frost is the biggest enemy and causes expensive damage don't keep fuel especially
two stroke in metal containers it goes off
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Deano
United Kingdom
1843 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 16:58:20
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Statistically you are far more likely to have your outboard nicked than damaged by ice!!!
I would take it off, if at all possible and store at home. Our club passed a rule last year that no outboards can be left on boats over the winter. They must be removed and dry stored. It attracts thieves.
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 32 "Liberty"
See the photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/54758027@N00/ |
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tigtog
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Oct 2013 : 19:28:14
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| keep the outboard down, I get out on mine in the winter if the rivers not flowing to much,main problem I get in the winter is all the bird sh .it. |
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Oct 2013 : 18:46:02
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So what about if you have an outboard and actually use your boat in the winter then Deano?
Tarps should only be used if tight fitting or they can cause more damage than without.
NBAS--The communal colostomy bag of the boating community.
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Knighty
United Kingdom
654 Posts |
Posted - 19 Oct 2013 : 14:21:01
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| Was thinking of getting a decent car cover something like a large one that fits a 4x4 to cover the canopy this winter. Have used cheapo tarps last few years but they don't wear well. Had a look at the dearer car covers in Halfords but they claim to be breathable and waterproof but seem like a big J cloth or might just get a lot thicker better tarp. |
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Prep for winter
