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Old 13 November 2005, 02:17   #1
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winter running of outboards
A question for all those of who do not winterise your outboards. How often do you run them through out the winter season? one a week, once every two weeks, monthly?
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Old 13 November 2005, 08:00   #2
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Out for a spin at least once a week . Normal checks & service.
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Old 13 November 2005, 11:53   #3
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Try to run mine up to operating temperature in a large bin every fortnight. Unless I can get her out that is!
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Old 13 November 2005, 14:57   #4
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Thanks, we usually winterise but this year we will keep her running all year
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Old 13 November 2005, 19:40   #5
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Should've added we plan to keep Merlin in the water () so can easily run the engine on a reg. basis.

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Old 13 November 2005, 20:03   #6
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Take her out every 4-6 weeks. No problems. She is on hardstanding.
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