Winterizing and Kicker/Trolling Motor Questions

Epitome

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2 questions. First, I just bought this mint condition 1998 Trophy 2503 Center Console with a 1998 Mercury EFI 225 Offshore 2 stroke motor. My understanding is that other than changing the lower unit oil, treating the gas that is run through it and fog oiling the cylinders, all I have to do is let the water drain well from the cooling system. Does all the water even drain from the impeller? Or should I run anti freeze into the cooling system to be sure?
Second, as you can see in the picture, the original owner set up 2 4 stroke 15hp kicker motors on the transom, which he used for trolling. One is a 1999 and the other is a 2002. I assume he got one then added the other. I expect to do very little trolling and just keep one motor on there as a kiccker should I get stuck. Can anyone think of why I should keep both on there? I would think it would even troll just fine with one of them. Thanks ahead of time :)
 

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Epitome

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Re: Winterizing and Kicker/Trolling Motor Questions

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Re: Winterizing and Kicker/Trolling Motor Questions

Heck no I wouldn't keep both. I'd sell one of them. A newer 4 stroke like those should be worth around a grand.
 

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Re: Winterizing and Kicker/Trolling Motor Questions

sell both of them and get sea tow or similliar towing insurance,,no need for the extra weight on the transom,,when you can put extra $ in your pocket.
don't bother with the anti freeze,,make sure motor is all the way down to drain,,,no worries.
 

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Re: Winterizing and Kicker/Trolling Motor Questions

One is coming off for sure. I often fish close to shore and regardless of Seatow, if the main motor breaks I would rather have a way to keep the boat from getting pounded on the shore, if not to get back. Plus if I ever do choose to use the dowriggers I have an easy way to troll around. I have seen this same boat with dual 175 hp motors. I am sure the 225 with a 15 hp kicker will be ok.
 

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Re: Winterizing and Kicker/Trolling Motor Questions

True,,your call,,,best of luck and tight lines..:D
 
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