This queestion is a little late for this year but it will be good to know for next winter. Should a stern drive boat be winterized if it is going to be stored in a heated garage?
Sure, boat gremlins live every where. No matter where you keep your boat, they can get to it and raise hell. But good regular P.M. keeps them at bay. I have never seen one of these little buggers, but I've seen thier work.
If you are not going to use the boat,no matter where you keep it, do the normal winter shut down procedures. It's part of PM. what's the big deal. you will be safer & happy in the long run!!!!!