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Keep it dry. Water can form in the fuel system during extended storage periods, due to natural
condensation. In addition, ethanol fuels can draw water directly from the atmosphere through
the tank's vent. Make doubly sure to run the proper storage amount of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer
& Conditioner PLUS in your fuel, and thoroughly course it through the entire fuel system prior
to shut down. Always store with the tank
condensation. Also, never plug or cap the fuel tank vent, as the vent allows for natural expansion
and contraction within the fuel system. Plugging the vent may potentially cause damage to fuel
tanks and fittings.
Tip: If your outboard's stored outside during the cold winter months, make sure to trim it to a full-in, negative trim
angle or place a tightly sealed plastic bag over the lower unit once it's thoroughly dry inside. This will help keep
moisture from collecting in the lower unit, which could potentially freeze and crack it.
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Clean it up. Give your boat, and your outboard, a thorough cleaning before extended storage.
Always make sure that any item or area in your boat is bone-dry before closing it up or sealing
it off. Where applicable, a coat of sealant or wax will serve as a well-worth-it protectant.
Tip: This may be the best time to pull the boat out of the water and clean the hull as necessary. Remove any marine
growth or barnacles with a thorough washing or sanding. If appropriate for your boating locale, now would be an
excellent time for a new coat of bottom paint, too. Make certain to adhere to local legal and environmental
requirements and appropriate safety precautions during these procedures.
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Get it ready. Just prior to extended lay-up is an excellent time to perform routine annual
maintenance, and to take care of any outstanding service issues. Check the anchor, chains, dock
lines and fenders too. Replace any worn or damaged items now so you'll be ready to hit the water
when it's time. Also, check the boat for any loose items that need repair. If needed, one of our
exclusive Yamalube Yamabond
Trailers, lifts, and lights. This is a great time to check your trailer or your boat house. Any loose,
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sagging or rotted bunks, lift straps or rollers should be replaced. Check trailer wheel bearings for
signs of water intrusion and repair as necessary. Grease trailer bearings and lift roller assemblies
using Yamalube Marine Grease. Its corrosion-resistant formula resists wash-off. Yamalube
Yamashield
is an excellent choice for lubricating winch cables, and Yamalube Brake & Contact
™
Cleaner will help clean and restore proper taillight and dock light connections, while helping keep
your trailer's brakes clean and in good working order, too (if applicable).
Wrap it up. Many Yamaha Marine dealers offer shrink-wrapping services. This encapsulates your
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boat and helps protect it from the elements until you're ready to resume the good times. It also
keeps your boat looking as good as it did when you wrapped it. Be sure to ask your local Yamaha
Marine dealer about it.
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Make it fun. Make it easy. Seem
overwhelming? It's really not. It's just
learning a few procedures and taking time
to do them right. Try dividing the chores up
among members of your crew. It'll be less
work for each of those involved, and the
whole process will go faster. Got kids?
Give them each a few appropriate tasks to
perform and help them understand the
importance of their contribution. This will
help create a sense of pride and belonging
when they're out on the boat next season. Still too much? No worries. Just contact your local
Yamaha Marine dealer. They'll be glad to take care of all this for you.
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formulas will hold things tight.
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