2 Questions: Cathedral Hulls & Winterizing Outboards

[Johnn]

Hi there,
Q1 , I know cathedral hulls are renound for slamming, however do they slam at displacement speeds around 4-5 knot, ( lobster potting) or does it still depend on the sea state?

Q2, I keep my outboard inside, and use it every so often through the winter, does it need winterizing or anything at all done to it?

Thanks

 

[VicS]

Q2.
Outboards need no special winterising. Run in fresh water if used in salt ( but you do that every time anyway). If kept where they could be subjected to frost ensure all the water is drained from the leg. They will drain if stood upright but check that any drain holes are not blocked.

For any prolonged period of inactivity it would be wise to fog out the cylinders. Follow the instructions on the can of fogging oil.

At some point carry out all the routine service tasks , Eg fuel filter, greasing and oiling where required, change the gearcase oil and the engine oil if a 4 stroke (+ engine oil filter if appropriate) Check/replace anodes.
See the owners manual for all the details.

If the old gearcase oil is milky then it indicates a leaking seal which should be identified and replaced.

 

[Chris_d]

Hi there,
Q1 , I know cathedral hulls are renound for slamming, however do they slam at displacement speeds around 4-5 knot, ( lobster potting) or does it still depend on the sea state?


Thanks

It will only slam at planing speeds but only in a choppy sea anyway, for your intended use a catherdral hull is ideal as it is more stable for fishing, retrieving pots etc... most fishermen seem to prefer them.

 

[Major Catastrophe]

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