outdrive position for storage
 

I was told to store my outdrive in the down position. When I got the boat
to the covered storage, the battery was dead and I couldn't lower the drive.
Will this cause me any problems?

outdrive position for storage
 

yes water will stay in the lower part of the unit and freeze, get it down
soon if its going to freeze where u are. GL

"Fred" wrote in message
...
I was told to store my outdrive in the down position. When I got the boat
to the covered storage, the battery was dead and I couldn't lower the
drive.
Will this cause me any problems?

outdrive position for storage
 

you can remove the outdrive if that is easier for you



"Fred" wrote in message
...
I was told to store my outdrive in the down position. When I got the boat
to the covered storage, the battery was dead and I couldn't lower the
drive.
Will this cause me any problems?

outdrive position for storage
 

Hi Fred, what will happen is:
The rams will corrode, collect dirt and dust, possibly freeze in
position. (Drive up and, be a real pain in the butt come spring.) Ram
and cylinder assemblies cost about $300.00 each + installation and zincs.

You will not have these issues if you store the drive in the full
lowered position with the rams retracted. Were I you, I would take a
charged battery to the boat and drop the drive.

Capt Frank

Fred wrote:

I was told to store my outdrive in the down position. When I got the boat
to the covered storage, the battery was dead and I couldn't lower the drive.
Will this cause me any problems?

outdrive position for storage
 

Perhaps long jumper cables from your car.?!?

Fred wrote:

I was told to store my outdrive in the down position. When I got the boat
to the covered storage, the battery was dead and I couldn't lower the drive.
Will this cause me any problems?

outdrive position for storage
 

Fred-you will want to charge that battery-leaving it sit dead 'til spring means
you'll be buying a new one.
Good luck
Mike

Fred wrote:

I was told to store my outdrive in the down position. When I got the boat
to the covered storage, the battery was dead and ....