Thinking ahead...

[Unclebuck12]

Hi everyone!! 

Long time, no visit by me... I'm sorry.  I've got to start thinking to the spring and I wanted some advice from you about de-winterization.

My boat was in a cradle all last season, as I was out of town for most of the summer,  so it didn't make sense to put her in last spring.  She was properly winterized  by my local marina and shrinked.  I had the shrink removed in the spring (heard it was bad to leave it on all summer) then had it re-wrapped this fall.

My question is:  What extra care or concerns should I have from a 18-20 month layup versus a 5-6 month one?   

I just want to try and get ahead of this so I'm prepared come spring. 

Thanks for all your advice!!   

Jeff

[Lifes Good]

The first thing I can think of before you start the boat is to change all the oil, filters and fuel filters.  Oil will wick moisture over a long period of time.  If you have a full tank of gas you may need a fuel booster and cleaner before you start so you don't gum up the injectors.  Check your batter water level too.  I top off mine every 6 months.  Lube the throttle cables at the engine and the steering pins.  These tend to stick if not used and will wear faster without the lube.

Good Luck,

LG

[CDPalmer]

If it's on a trailer, I would add repacking the bearings with grease before i travel very far.