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I have herd and been told that water drains out of the 2 stroke motors. Is this for real or should I be worried about my motor sitting outside this winter? Weather person predicts a low of 24 next week.

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Moved this from the "General" forum to the "Engine" forum.

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Thanks Joe

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If you lower the engine the water will drain from the lower unit.

I leave my engine down all winter and haven't had any problems.

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Thanks for the input. I raised and lowered the engine a few times and left it in the down position. Wrapped the powerhead with a blanket under the cowling. Hope to have inside storage before long.

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I have to wonder what kind of real damage could occur ? Unless the water is in a contained in a space where it would have no room to expand it will do no damage. If you drain most of the water by lowering the engine then what could happen if a fews drops freeze here and there ?

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Jimmy is correct. As long as most of the water is out of it, you ll be fine.

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Wow - now that's outboard love!

You don't really need the blanket - with the motor down, cold temps won't hurt it a bit.

Tim

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My engine is stored outside and it gets as cold as -15F. No problems.

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I would take the blanket out. Your just giving the critters nest material and it may hold moisture.

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Isn't there a Queen song " I'm in love with my car " ?

I'm in love with my OUTBOARD !

It's OK I love my Yammy 90TLR too !

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LMAO, this is great, thanks for the reassurance. I just wasnt sure about the water draining out of the powerhead. As for loving my outboard, yes sir, I have 8000 reasons for it.

Thanks for the well recieved advice.