[Rhodes22-list] Winterizing my 4 stroke

[Matt Wilson]

Thanks everyone!

Joe, do I need to flush the engine regularly even in fresh water?
Matt

On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 2:52 PM <jpd9668 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Matt,
> All of the recommendations given are good, sound advice. Two things that
> are paramount: Do not run ethanol fuel in your outboard, inboard (or
> anything else if you can help it!). I use ethanol free ("no corn") and also
> add StaBil 360. (2). Flush your engine with fresh water every time you go
> out. Changing the oil at the end of the season is best, but if you're
> keeping yours indoors, you can get away with waiting until Spring. Same for
> your lower unit.  I'd at least fog your intake and squirt some oil in the
> cylinder.  I run my engine dry of fuel which you can do while its running
> out the fuel in the lines.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Joe Dempsey
> S/V Respite
> Deltaville, VA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> Matt Wilson
> Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2022 10:24 AM
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Winterizing my 4 stroke
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I have a brand new Honda 5HP 4 stroke that has been used very lightly for
> just one season.  I shut off the fuel supply and ran out the gas at the end
> of the season.  It is stored in my heated basement and will sit idle for
> 6mos.  Do I need to do a full winterizing or can I get away with just
> changing the oil next Spring?   Appreciate your help as always.
>
> Matt Wilson
> Hornblower II
> White Bear Lake, MN
>
>