Storing the outboard when out of the water

[keg]

Hello everyone,

Should i store my SR with the outboard up or down ( it's PTT)

Thanks

Tim

[SteveHall]

Down...

Lets all the water drain out, stops people walking into the prop and if 4 stroke helps to keep all the oil in the normal places...

[keg]

Thanks Steve, it's a 2 stroke and although it is up against a fence, it will be better down. Assume it's less strain on the rams/hydraulics as well?

Tim

[Ovey]

I usually store mine in the down position too. I put it down to flush it when I get home and then leave it there til just before I tow it off the drive again.

But it helps the water drain while flushing (and subsequently) and then also keeps the oil/fuel etc in the "right" places for extended periods (before tilting the engine and bouncing it around on the trailer moves them again)!

It also means that I can get behind the boat as I back it up to the fence when stored, so leaving it up would put the prop right against the fence.

[keg]

Mine is only used in fresh water but not good to keep water in it?

[Ovey]

Yeah, it's still a good idea to drain water out of it. Especially in the winter when any trapped water could turn to ice (expending as it does so) and potentially burst seals/joints, etc.

[CJL]

On the Verado owners club website they strongly recommend that you store the Verados tilted down if possible.

Chris

[Jon Tallis]

Down - definitely. Whatever make or 2/4 stroke.
You don't want water sitting in it - fresh or salt