alpa-one winter storage

[tgissel]

Should the outdrive trimmed all the way down or just resting on the floor of garage? Had to rebuild trim cylinders last year don't want to have to next year. Thanks,

 

[Bondo]

Re: alpa-one winter storage

Doesn't really matter...........<br />As long as it's Generally Down..........

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: alpa-one winter storage

Down rather than up,saves the bellows.(not stretched).But due to some trailers,can't be done.<br /><br />What happened to the cylinders last year that they had to be rebuilt?<br /><br />DHP

 

[tgissel]

Re: alpa-one winter storage

I left them trimmed all the way up last year, and after the first time out this year the drive was real slow(noticed water in tank) had a leak in one of the cylinders. I just figured that this was caused by leaving them up all winter. Thanks for the help,

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: alpa-one winter storage

I would trim down but not far enough to rest on the floor.You dont want the weight to be transferred to the drive if the tires on the trailer lose air.When was the last time you pulled the drive.It is a good practice to remove at the end of each season.It will allow you to store indoors or in a basement which your drive will appreciate.It will also allow you to check the gimbal bearing and lube the shift arm and cable end.Read a manual and there is more you can do in the off season with the drive off.Charlie

 

[tgissel]

Re: alpa-one winter storage

Thanks Charlie, I pull the drive off every year, for PM. The boat is kept in my garage during the winter which is heated. Already have a manual. Thanks

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: alpa-one winter storage

Boat in a heated garage????Damn you are spoiled!!!!Dont mind me,Im just jealous Charlie

 

[Northern Eclipse]

Re: alpa-one winter storage

If you don't want to remove the drive but can't lower completely down because it will hit the floor ( such has my case) then another option is to place 2 or 3 pieces of 2x6 under to trailer wheels to get a bit more clearence maybe a couple of axle stands or blocks under the trailer frame to support the trailer in the event a tire goes down.