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When a boat is being stored for winter should the outdrive be up or down or does it really matter?:huh: I have a 2006 185 Sport with a V6 engine if that matters. Thank you.
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That's a good question..........personally I keep mine in the down position. It only makes sense as per previous posts. Even the Merc manual says to keep it down.
But..........driving by 3 boat dealers in our city, all NEW and stored boats sit on the lot with the drive in the UP position. They sit like that all winter long.:smt021
If you are storing at a storage yard, be sure to retrieve the boat in spring with a battery that has power so you can lift the outdrive before setting out, or spring will start with a bang that you won't want!