Is it necessary to winterize an outboard, or does all the water just drain
out? And the water that stays in is not restricted or contained, so can it
burst? How critical is winterizing, and how is it done on an outboard '89
40 hp 4 cyl. Merc.?

I know I am a little late for this year, but this just came up in the thread
about running in a barrel. We get into the teens here in winter, so will
file this info for next winter. If the motor is any good, that is, after
THIS winter. Going to take it out this weekend, so will know then.

Steve