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Post by Pete B on Jan 17, 2007 19:04:55 GMT
What is the reason? is it because of the effect the cold temperatures will have on lubricants etc or is it because the expectation is to lay a boat & engine up through the winter & not use it?
I dont know anyone to have ever done it. Most owners I know fully service prior to the coming summer.
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Post by solehunter on Jan 17, 2007 19:09:13 GMT
Just flushing the water cooling with fresh water and spraying the engine block with duck oil does the trick.
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Post by Pete B on Jan 17, 2007 20:05:27 GMT
Done after every trip Dave,
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Neil
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'Boat that never leave pond never know wonder of ocean'
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Post by Neil on Jan 20, 2007 21:32:56 GMT
Pete, External and internal engine surfaces can rust, corrode and generally degrade if not protected. Inside the fuel tank, fuel delivery system and engine, the formation of rust, saltwater deposits, acid, gum, resin and sludge can cause clogging or degradation of vital internal parts. Internal moving parts need lubrication to insure that they do not bind or rust during the months of nonuse. The net result of all this is when you crank up your engine after storage, great problems may await you. However, if like me you use the boat/engine throughout the year then you would not have too much cause for concern as long as the engine is run on a regular basis. the thing to remember is that most "Leisure" boaters leave the boat towards the end of september then return in feb/march the next year and expect to fire up and go. Its all about use and not letting condensation or sweating get a grip in the engine, remember damp= rust, in cyl bores this is not good. I use my boat at least twice a week and if i cant go out due to weather or tide i run the engine for at least 30 mins. Remember, use, use and more use, but iam sure i am preaching to the converted  |
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Post by Pete B on Jan 20, 2007 21:43:50 GMT
Cheers Neil, great info!
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