[Rhodes22-list] Winterizing my 4 stroke

[jpd9668 at gmail.com]

If you're in fresh water, probably not, but I adhere to the old adage "Some is good, more is better"!

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Matt Wilson
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2022 4:02 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Winterizing my 4 stroke

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
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> 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
>
>