Winterizing 1987 Force 85

[romanms]

Hello, I recently purchased a 1987 Bayliner with a 85 horse Force and I would like to winterize the motor for the winter. Can you please help with any suggestions on everything I need to do to it? Also I would like to buy a power tilt/trim for this boat since it doesn't have one. Can you suggest a website/outfit that would sell a complete set up? Thank you for your help. This is a great forum.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Winterizing 1987 Force 85

Welcome to the Force club romanms.<br />First, use the "search" feature at the top of the page and search for "winterize". Tons of posts here that cover the procedure in detail.<br /><br />Second, go to bottom of this page and click on 'manuals". Order one. Lots of info and photos in there. You will be glad you have it.<br /><br />As for the tilt/trim unit. You will have to search the numerous parts and accessories on the web, or go through a local dealer. From what I've found you can expect to pay about $500 plus installation, if needed. MinnKota even makes one, but I don't know if it will fit on your motor.<br /><br />Winterizing in brief:<br />Fill and stabilize your fuel.<br />De-carbon your engine.<br />Fog your engine.<br />Change oil in lower unit.<br />Clean everything.<br />Grease everything.<br />Make sure all water is out of engine.<br />I change plugs in spring after I burn out the fogging oil and and de-carb again.<br />Remove prop and grease prop shaft, replace prop.<br />Remove batteries, store it above 50 degrees, charge them up every 2 to 3 weeks.<br /><br />If you do the search, you will get detailed instructions.