The Ultimate Outboard Winterization Checklist

Winterizing your outboard motor is an essential step to ensure that it remains in good condition during the off-season. Here is a checklist of things you should do to winterize your outboard motor:

1. Inspect the ignition system: Check the distributor caps, rotors, points, and condensers for excess wear and deterioration.
2. Inspect the electrical system: Check all electrical connections, wiring, lights, and fuses for proper operation and performance. Replace and repair as necessary.
3. Change fuel water separating filters: Replace all fuel filters and use a fuel treatment designed for today’s ethanol-laden fuel.
4. Fog engine cooling/drive systems: Remove the drive and inspect/replace the impeller. Check alignment/replace outdrive gaskets. Replace gear lube/inspect and replace drain plug gaskets as necessary. Inspect/replace anodes. Lubricate all applicable fittings.
5. Inspect belts and hoses: Inspect all belts and hoses for cracks, swelling, or any other visible signs of fatigue.
6. Flush engine with fresh water and drain: Inspect for leakage within the cooling system.
7. Circulate antifreeze through engine block and manifolds.

You can find all the products you need to winterize your outboard motor at 4boats.co.uk.

Here are the links to the products that you might find useful:

1. Fuel treatment¹
2. Fuel filter¹
3. Impeller kit¹
4. Gear lube¹
5. Anodes¹

You can find all the products you need to winterize your outboard motor at 4boats.co.uk.