run the boat in the cold

[foodsaver]

I was thinking about going Saturday. Anything special I should do so the boat still runs when I put it up?

 

[bigkuntry1282]

I dont know, my boat told me we couldnt go when it got this cold, lol. Your braver than i am if you go right now

 

[Gator]

Bigkuntry1282, assuming you have an outboard motor just be sure and trim it DOWN to allow the water to run out. You're a brave man to go out in this stuff. emoScratch

 

[beetlespin]

if its a direct injected motor make sure you let it warm up a few minutes. Many engine failures are caused by running them too cold.

 

[team-d]

Yup, let it warm up good before putting the hammer down and tilt it all the way down and let it drain out for a while before taking off, especially if you store it outside or in a garage that isn't insulated.

 

[wrechin2]

I second what team-d. Let it warm up and drain good before taking it home. DO NOT UNHOOK THE BOW STRAP UNTILL IT IS IN THE WATER!!!!!!! Was building a lower for a guy and gave him mine as a loaner. His boat slid off the trailer and DESTROYED my lower. Sad part is I was there running another boat and got to see it happen!!!! Just be careful!!!!