Quote Originally Posted by prchjerker
For a standard outboard, heres what we do.First add gas stabilizer to the fuel system,then start the motor on a hose and flushette,once youve ran the engine to get the stabilized fuel ran through the fuel system, we use a fogging oil (on a regular 2 stroke) sprayed in through the cards to coat the crank and pistons with a nice coat of oil.The last thing you want to do is change your gear lube and run some pink RV antifreeze through you livewell pumps and hoses to make sure there no water in a low spot to freeze and bust when sitting all winter.For a four stroke its similar, only you have to change the oil and oil filter as well.Most four strokes are fuel injected so you cant fog in through the carb, but pull the plugs and spray some storage seal into the cylinder and crank the engine over a couple times with the kill cord pulled.The guys down south really dont know how good they have it when they can boat almost all winter long.Good luckPJ.
Almost My toon has been in for two out twice to drain toons,I am in SC too