I have a 89 Bayliner with a 2.3L OMC that has not been used in about 5 years. Before the last time it was used, it was winterized like I always have done. The water was drained (plus there is a fresh water cooling system in it that is filled with antifreeze), battery removed, oil in the outdrive was clean and no signs of water, gas tank full and stabil added, and I coated the carb with fogging oil. It has always been kept covered and the wheels jacked off the ground and I go inside a couple times a year to check to make sure nothing has gotten into it. Taking at look at the engine, I just noticed some small spots of rust which may just be surface rust, and a little bit of rust around a couple of the pulleys. It is getting kind of late in the year and I don't really know if I will get a chance to use it more than once or twice so I don't know if it is worth it to get it licensed for just that, but would like to next year. I am wondering if there is anything I should do before I try to start it up, or should I just try to see if it will start up? And even if I don't use it this year, do you think it is a good idea to just run it and then re-winterize it all again, or am I better off just waiting until next spring?
