Re: [omc-boats] Winterizing

I would agree with Dave on this procedure, but add one footnote. Be sure the outdrive is in the fully down position so it drains. Some guys also like to fire the engine up for 5 - 10 seconds (dry) to help pump the remaining drops of water around and out the open petcocks, but I question whether that isn't a bit risky to the impeller.

Lee

The underfloor re-foaming pics will be great.

As far as commonality with the three hulls, 14, 16 and 19 (not sure about the 17's).

For the most part 99 percent of the 14's were sterndrives, so the very few 14 outboards could indeed by different.

The 16-ft hull was initially designed as outboard only in 1964 and 1965. 1966, 67 and 68's were all sterndrive so I imagine they made structural improvements to the underfloor and transom areas. The outboard transoms are re-inforced, where my 66 Sportsman sterndrive has a very thin transom, but has the long stringers running parallel to the keel. 1969 and 1970 models with the four-inch deeper deadrise also had underfloor gas tank and possibly a ballast cavity, these were all sterndrives as well. So the vast majority of outboards use the 64-65 Evinrude Sweet-16, Sport-16 hull and floor.

The 19's were all sterndrive from the get-go. No outboards.
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  From: David
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 2:20 PM
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  Curt,
  If the temp light is on the first thing to check is the stern drive while it is running - on the starboard side of the drive you should see a steady stream of water shooting out - if not shut her down - that would mean the impeller is not pumping at all. Next, if water is coming out open the engine cover and feel the exhaust manifolds - they should be cool enough to hold your hand on - if not and they feel really hot when the light is on, then shut her down - it would likely be the engine water pump, or the thermostat that needs attention. As to wintering, and I know people will flip at this, but I have seven OMC's and have had them for years and have always just opened the petcocks on each side of the block - never bothered taking off the water pump hoses etc. - just make sure the boat is realatively level and the block will drain down and you will not have any freezing problems. I keep an OMC V6 Sportsman on the davits on the back of my houseboat - and I have used it at 10 below zero - when I lift it back out of the water all I do is open those two petcocks - the only real problem I have is remembering to close them when I go for a ride - of course eventually warm water will creep up to my feet - a sure, but gentle reminder! Dave

  Curt Broek wrote:

Group,
I am a relatively new owner. I have a Sportsman 155 acquired in a cabin
purchase. Its in terrific condition. I'll post pics on the other site
sometime soon.. I have a relatively basic question. The temp light goes on
after a few minutes in the water. Do I need to replace the water pump and
if so, do I need to know anything special to accomplish that. Where do I
get parts? Also, I need to winterize it soon. Could anyone give me some
pointers there too?
Much appreciated,
Curt

On 9/13/06 2:35 PM, "Curt Broek" <cabroek@...> wrote:

  David,
Here are my vitals:

Curt Broek
3941 Greenview Dr.
Urbandale, IA
cabroek@...
'68 Sportsman 155
(in Hackensack, MN)

I have had trouble getting emails to be sent when I reply. Let me know if
you get this.
Curt

On 9/13/06 9:10 AM, "David" <odin@...> wrote:

    Ok, as all the members on the membership listing know, I have sent out
an updated listing - but only to the listed members - if anyone out
there has not gotten a listing, and should have, let me know - Also, if
anyone out there has not sent me all the info to get on the list, I am
ready to add anyone at anytime - just let me know the following:

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