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Good thread! I just winterized my 170CC & Yamaha 50 in Vermont.
Per Yamaha instructions:
1. Drained & replaced lower unit lube. Do it in the fall to be certain to remove any water that may have leaked in due to seal failure. Ice in the LU is a certain repair job in the spring.
2. Removed spark plugs, fogged cylinders with fogging oil, replaced plugs. Made mental note to install new plugs next spring.
3. Greased at grease points.
4. Sprayed power head with WD40.
5. Tilted motor to down position.
6. Removed & stored batteries in a non-freezing basement.
Boat:
1. Tilted bow end as high as trailer provides.
2. Pulled hull plugs.
3. Removed & stored PFDs & other removeable items. Seems mice like 'em.
4. Covered CC & seat with normal mooring covers.
5. Propped open hatches in inch or so for air circulation.
6. Built a steep tent on the hull with a 12X20 tarp & PVC frame.
Then did something similar to the cottage.
I'll try & post a pic of the tented boat.
HTH,
BobW
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