Newb..Do I Need to Winterize my Verado?

[Mosnowman]

Okay guys I'm a total newb and know this question is probably dumb...

I have a new Toon with a 150 Verado. I will have my toon stored in an unheated garage all winter in Missouri. My question to you experienced guys...what do I need to do if anything?

Do I need to take it to the dealer for winterization? ( whatever that means). And yes I am that clueless...thanks for any advice!

[Just Laxin]

Well this is what I have always done with my 2 strokes in the past when I lived on Colo.I would make sure the water is drained out of the drive by keeping the engine vertical and change the oil in the lower unit, also in your case the crankcase oil and filter. I would also replace the fuel filter and run a fuel stablelizier thru the engine. Then I would wrap the lower unit with a heavy duty black Garbage bag since I stored the boat outside. Never had a problem for over 20 years. I'm sure others will chime in also to help out. Oh yeah put a charge on the battery or batteries at least once a month.

[dockholiday]

Can't help you on that question, but how are you liking the verado?
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[Bamaman]

With such a new engine, taking it to a dealer for "winterization" would be financial suicide.

I'm approaching 20 hours on my new boat, and am going to change the oil, oil filter and lower unit grease--mandatory @ 20 hours. Then, I'll put 100% gasoline in the tank with a fuel stabilizer and install a Battery Tender on my battery. That's about it.

I'm glad you're putting your boat inside for the winter. Keeping the boat and seats completely out of the weather will make it last just about forever.

[slingshot]

Not much you need to do. Just change the engine and lower unit oil. Since outboards drain all the water out of their cooling systems when ya pull em out you don't have to worry about cracking a block when is freezes like on an inboard or I/O. just leave the motor al the way in the down position. You could fog the motor too but I don't however, you have a supercharger so fogging may be advisable.

PS. if you have electricity in your garage you could always purchase a small 1500 watt heater that will keep the temp above freezing. That's what I do.