Tips on Boating & Fishing in Freezing Temps

[Map Guy]

I'm thinking of using my boat this winter on the river, but I'm nervous about using it in freezing temps.

Does have any tips to make sure the boat, motor or other equipment doesn't get damaged from cold temps or freezing water?

Thanks for the help.

[gregg52]

ya

stay home...stay warm....lol !!

[Matt C]

Just make sure to drain your live wells, tilt the motor all the way down to ensure all the water runs out, keep the batteries charged.

I put a little bit of RV Anti freeze in the hull just in case some water gets in there.

You'll be good to go!

[SkunkedAgain]

What kind of motor do you have, inboard or outboard?

[solbes]

You have to go way back to October, when we seemingly last had very cold temperatures:

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ub...win#Post2033018

Anyway some good info there and another thread or two referenced within

[Map Guy]

I have an outboard (115 Mercury 4 Stroke).

Thanks for the tips guys and the links to the other threads. That was exactly waht I was looking for. Looks pretty simple.