Re: [Liveaboard] Outboard winterizing

2012-04-26 Thread Yanni-Letsgosailing
Lee, you have done what you could extra oil in the cylinders is OK but it should be sprayed through the carburator while it is running on higher RPM to lubricate the needle bearings on the crankshaft before it dies . Running it dry is very important. When you pull off the fuel connector let it

Re: [Liveaboard] Outboard winterizing

2012-04-26 Thread Daniel Crawford Hall
Hi, Lee, SO, leaving the boat behind this time. Anxious to see you guys and hear of this year's exploits. If you've already stabilized, you could be done, but I used the mystery oil for years on Stagecraft's Honda and never had any problems. And, I always drained the lower unit and put in ne

[Liveaboard] Outboard winterizing

2012-04-26 Thread Lee Haefele
I am leaving my dingy motor 7-8 months outdoors in GA. What prep should I do? It is 2006 Yamaha 15 2 stroke. I stabilized the gas last week and used the motor after. I will flush it. Do I put oil in the cylinders, Marvel Mystery oil? Run the carb dry or leave it full? It is non alcohol gas