Outboard water draining

[Frosty10]

Hi, bought a boat in the summer (first time boat owner)
15hp Yamaha outboard,, I read that the outboard will self drain of water if left upright. Is this inclusive with the outboard being left in or out of the water. Just wondering if the water will not drain if its still on the back of the boat in the water,, excuse me if this is obvious to most but I am new to boating

 

[Boathook]

Welcome to the forum.

Water in the outboard should drain down to water level if fitted on the boat and left upright.

 

[ST840]

Always tilt your outboard up and out of the water when not being used. At the very least it will stop it getting fouled.

 

[gordmac]

If it is in the sea worth flushing it with fresh water if ashore.

 

[Frosty10]

Welcome to the forum.

Water in the outboard should drain down to water level if fitted on the boat and left upright.

So I can just leave the outboard on the back of the boat (upright) and there will be no problem of any water freezing in the engine and causing damage, am I correct in this, thanks

 

[Boathook]

When my boat is out of the water over the winter I leave the engine upright and haven't had a problem yet. Presently my boat is afloat and the engine tilted up. Again no problem over the years.

 

[simonfraser]

So I can just leave the outboard on the back of the boat (upright) and there will be no problem of any water freezing in the engine and causing damage, am I correct in this, thanks

yes that is what it says in the honda OB manuals

 

[John100156]

If it is in the sea worth flushing it with fresh water if ashore.

As said above, do make sure you flush it with clean water after use, if used in the sea, if you do it should last for many years.....!

I have stored them tilted and in upright and never had any issues myself, but just check the model and find the manual, some need to be laid down on one particular side if transporting.

 

[Greenheart]

I have a rookie outboard question too, unrelated but this may be better than starting a new post...

I had to bring my Tohatsu 3.5 into the house from the garage, which may be subject to intruders.

There isn't room indoors for the big wooden stand I built, so the engine is just standing on its tip, resting against a corner in the wall.

Is it okay for a lightweight outboard to rest for many months on its tip? Or should it really be supported by its transom clamps?

 

[gordmac]

Can't see a problem as long as it doesn't fall over!

 

[Hot Property]

I had the same engine. No problems keeping it vertical. As it's a 2 stroke you could lay it down anyway as there is no crankcase oil to lose.

 

[Greenheart]

Thanks - assuming your answer relates to my question. The Tohatsu is standing up because there's no room in the flat to lie it down!

 

[Bigplumbs]

Thanks - assuming your answer relates to my question. The Tohatsu is standing up because there's no room in the flat to lie it down!

Standing on its tip is absolutely fine. It might smell a bit though in the house

 

[Greenheart]

Not so far, thanks. I have always run it till the tank was dry, after use.

It's tempting to lay out a tarpaulin on the sitting room carpet and gradually take the whole thing apart to clean and service it, but somebody in the flat is sure to object.

I'll do it in the bedroom, instead.

 

[Rappey]

It's tempting to lay out a tarpaulin on the sitting room carpet and gradually take the whole thing apart

The only problem I can see there is bolts shearing off, creating a problem that you did not have.

 

[Greenheart]

Thanks for that. A greater problem may be how minimal is my knowledge of the way round any outboard, under the cowl.

If I had nothing else to do this winter, I might try. But the people at Fareham - Fairweather? - are experts who I will more happily pay to do it properly...otherwise, whenever it doesn't start, I'll be blaming myself.

 

[Bigplumbs]

So much overthinking goes on with outboards. Many Many outboards are just left from one seasons end to the next. With my 2 strokes this is generally what I do. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Or better if it ain't broke dont break it