Winterize er not?

[mikebc]

Ok,<br /><br /> The 1350 is now running greeat! This is the question, can I leave it in the water w/o it freezing? We normally seldom get below 20 at night, but the water never freezes, and I leave it in the lake with the prop all the way down. Water is 40 at the coldest. So, OK or not?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Winterize er not?

If the lake doesn't freeze, neither will any water that "may" have made its way into the lower unit. The block is self draining if left vertical.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Winterize er not?

Most recommendations for cold weather usage say for cold temps keep gearcase submerged,<br /><br />DHP

 

[mikebc]

Re: Winterize er not?

Will do. I have had a I/O here & leave it in all year w/o problems. I do leave the outdrive down, as I will do for the outboard. I just wasn't sure if the motor was self draining if left vertical. Thanks again guys, the family loves the floating barge!