winterizing yamaha 150 4 stroke

[bkerschner70]

Was wondering if anyone would be willing to show me how to winterize my boat. I was thinking about paying a shop to do it this year but that won't teach me anything. If anyone would be interested I am in Vadnais Heights. I am willing to pay something for the help as well. Thanks guys.

[goose89]

Check out u-tube. Lots of Yamaha stuff there. Good luck.

[Sorgy]

I normally change out my lower unit grease around Labor Day and Change the oil. After that i continue to use the boat up until November. I like to top off my fuel tank and stabilize the fuel the last weekend I use my boat.

I also hit the grease zerks for the steering.

A tip on changing the oil is to rais the motor all the way up- then remove the oil drain plug and tip it down while holding the oil pan up to catch the oil. A sencond person is helpful to trim the motor down and up.

Good Luck

What am I missing when I winterize my rig? I change the lower unit early but if I had any sign of water in the lower unit I would change it late in the year..

By the way I run the 115 4 stroke

[delcecchi]

Isn't it change the oil, change the lower unit lube, stabil in the gas? Do they fog 4 strokes?

Ever winterize a 2 stroke?

I'd help but it might be a few weeks until I am up that way.

[marine_man]

Check out this thread (also stickied at the top) for Winterizing Tips:

Winterizing

marine_man