sprocker
Well-Known Member
We will be leaving our boat on the water in the Marina this winter (First time ever), and would appreciate some advise. We have a Merry Fisher 645 with Suzuki DF115 outboard.
My current engine routine after every trip is tilt, support with tilt bracket, and flush with fresh water for 5 minutes.
Am I right in thinking that this may leave fresh water in the bottom of the engine that could possibly freeze?
Hopefully the boat will get regular use, so I guess no requirement for winterising at all?
What do others with outboards do during a winter on the water?
We have shore power available, and the boat is rigged for it, so would it be a good idea to have a small heater in the cabin also?
We are relatively lucky in Torbay that the winters are usually relatively mild, but I would like to be confident that I have covered all eventualities.
Any other tips and advise that you can give would be very much appreciated.
My current engine routine after every trip is tilt, support with tilt bracket, and flush with fresh water for 5 minutes.
Am I right in thinking that this may leave fresh water in the bottom of the engine that could possibly freeze?
Hopefully the boat will get regular use, so I guess no requirement for winterising at all?
What do others with outboards do during a winter on the water?
We have shore power available, and the boat is rigged for it, so would it be a good idea to have a small heater in the cabin also?
We are relatively lucky in Torbay that the winters are usually relatively mild, but I would like to be confident that I have covered all eventualities.
Any other tips and advise that you can give would be very much appreciated.
- I'm in the warm and sunny North East of Scotland - I leave the boat in all winter (Merry Fisher 755 / Outboard) - so do most of the other boat owners - never had a problem. No heaters or the like either.