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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Engine position while in water not in use

Posted by Buellrunner on 07/21/13 - 8:38 AM

Hey all

Question - if I'm leaving my montauk for the week in the lake - is it best to have the engine tiled all the way up or do u suggest leaving it down in the water? The Manual says up but noone else on the lake seems to do this. I figured I'd ask some of the experts here :)

Posted by EaglesPDX on 07/21/13 - 9:22 AM

No expert but I'd say (and do) up especially if it gets it all the way out of the water. Growth and corrosion?

Posted by Buellrunner on 07/21/13 - 9:31 AM

Thanks for the reply!

Posted by wannabe on 07/21/13 - 6:20 PM

EaglesPDX wrote:
No expert but I'd say (and do) up especially if it gets it all the way out of the water. Growth and corrosion?

Posted by Mtierney on 07/21/13 - 8:18 PM

Also turn the engine to get the steering control arm into the grease. Probably not a big issue in fresh water, but it sucks if your steering freezes from corrosion.

Posted by Bake on 07/22/13 - 3:04 AM

A week in fresh water lake will not harm your motor. Tilt it enough to keep it off the bottom and it will be fine.