Basic queston

[iron21]

Hi, i am leaving my boat at a slip all summer for the the first time and had a question about outdrives. Are you supposed to leave them tilted all the way up to keep as much as you can of the water? I am asking because i know theres going to be marine growth every where, so i wouldnt think that a build-up would be good for an impeller, and such.. thanks

 

[vipzach]

Re: Basic queston

Don't leave it in the water with the drive all the way up, leave it down. It is harder on your bellows if left up constantly.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Basic queston

No, leave it down. The bellows will get a "set" from being in the "up" position & can cause premature failure. Same goes for winterization. Barnegat Bay?......J

 

[achris]

Re: Basic queston

Get a 'bag' from Merc. It goes over the drive, keeps out the sunlight and reduces marine growth, significantly.<br /><br />Chris.........

 

[Manipulator]

Re: Basic queston

I leave my boat in the water for 4-5 months May-Sept. I too hate the growth. I know of boats that never come out of the water (fresh water) and they get covered in gunk but it doesn't seem to affect them. I usually try to keep it clean and I usually park it somewhere on the lake and jump in and clean it off with a plastic brush. Week later its back.