02-19-2003, 02:34 AM
[blue][size 2]Good, timely post BLM. One other thing in real cold weather is to plug your livewell intakes to keep water out. And use a compressor or RV antifreeze to flush all water out of livewell drain hoses (do this first, then plug intakes).[/size][/blue]
[blue][size 2]Your advice about cranking the motor, for those who choose to do so, also brings up the importance of bi-annual impellar changes.[/size][/blue]
[blue][size 2]Also, Guest advocated removing plugs to crank motor. I'd like to ask why? You can just pull the kill switch and give it a couple quick cranks. Personally I don't do either, opting instead to raise and lower the motor an extra time to help drain all the water. And I do it while parked on the inclined ramp.[/size][/blue]
[blue][size 2]Your advice about cranking the motor, for those who choose to do so, also brings up the importance of bi-annual impellar changes.[/size][/blue]
[blue][size 2]Also, Guest advocated removing plugs to crank motor. I'd like to ask why? You can just pull the kill switch and give it a couple quick cranks. Personally I don't do either, opting instead to raise and lower the motor an extra time to help drain all the water. And I do it while parked on the inclined ramp.[/size][/blue]