Outdrive Removal

[TMK988]

How important is it to remove the outdrives ('06 290DA) for the winter. I had them removed last year after the boat broke from the mooring and spent a night on the beach. All was well then and this season I hadn't hit anything. I'd love to not spend the money to do this but if you all feel that it is an important thing to do then I'll make that happen.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Not that important. Just make sure you angle them down so water drains.

Do you have any concerns about theft?

 

[TMK988]

Thanks Lazy. Theft will not be an issue. One of the yards I have been considering using "needs" to take them off and charge me both to remove them and to put them back on!

 

[Lazy Daze]

One thing I "try" to remember to do a few times a year (and certainly before winter storage) is to very generously spray the bellows (all three) with 303 protectant. I don't know whether or not it really helps in making them last longer, but it makes me feel good.

 

[TMK988]

That makes a bunch of sense Dennis, that will help replenish the oils and stuff in the rubber. I will do that also, great tip!

 

[300SR]

You want to leave them down also for the bellows