Freezing temps

clipperqb · 03-26-2012, 04:36 PM

Last week during warm weather I got my I/O running on the trailer with muffs. With the next few nights dipping in the 20's do I have anything to worry about? I assume not, but am usually paranoid.
Thanks!

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RLW · 03-26-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by clipperqb

Last week during warm weather I got my I/O running on the trailer with muffs. With the next few nights dipping in the 20's do I have anything to worry about? I assume not, but am usually paranoid.
Thanks!

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Single numbers (around 8) they just said on TV here in the lake region. (Alton and wherever)

clipperqb · 03-26-2012, 05:36 PM

Thanks, I'm on the seacoast.

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Resident 2B · 03-26-2012, 05:43 PM

Tonight's low around the lake will be in the upper teens. The wind chill will be in the singe numbers. Wind chill is the overall affect on exposed skin. Therefore, your boat will see the upper teens, not the single numbers.

I suggest you bundle it up as good as you can. If you can safely place a 60W drop light near the engine, that will also help. You can also wrap your lower unit in heat tape, the stuff that is used to keep exposed pipes from freezing.

Good luck!

R2B

Resident 2B · 03-26-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by clipperqb

Thanks, I'm on the seacoast.

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Seacoast around Hampton will be around 23 degrees. I would not worry that much, but this wind can speed up heat transfer loss from the lower unit and it will be 10 degrees below freezing.

R2B

clipperqb · 03-26-2012, 07:04 PM

I put a 75 watt clamp on work light in the engine compartment, mooring cover on and wrapped the lower unit with some 1" duct insulation. Thanks for the input.

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Resident 2B · 03-26-2012, 07:10 PM

Check it after a few hours to make sure it is not getting too hot in the engine compartment. You do not want a fire either.

Good Luck!

R2B

clipperqb · 03-26-2012, 07:33 PM

Will do, thanks I should be okay, plenty of clearances.

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Baja Guy · 03-27-2012, 07:40 PM

Re drain that thing, it doesn't take long and you risk a lot of $ if you don't.
I can drain my V8 Mercruiser in 15 minutes.
If your drive is down there is no water in it to freeze.
Just pull the appropriate hoses & plugs and you won't have to worry. We still get frozen nights into April. It's New Hampshire after all.

03-26-2012, 04:36 PM	#1
clipperqb Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Freezing temps Last week during warm weather I got my I/O running on the trailer with muffs. With the next few nights dipping in the 20's do I have anything to worry about? I assume not, but am usually paranoid. Thanks! Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk

03-27-2012, 07:40 PM	#9
Baja Guy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 45 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re drain that thing, it doesn't take long and you risk a lot of $ if you don't. I can drain my V8 Mercruiser in 15 minutes. If your drive is down there is no water in it to freeze. Just pull the appropriate hoses & plugs and you won't have to worry. We still get frozen nights into April. It's New Hampshire after all. __________________ 1989 Baja Sunsport 196, Mercruiser 5.7, For Sale 1987 Formula 223 LS with 1997 350 Mag

03-26-2012, 05:36 PM	#3
clipperqb Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, I'm on the seacoast. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk

03-26-2012, 05:43 PM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,352 Thanks: 987 Thanked 310 Times in 161 Posts	Tonight's low around the lake will be in the upper teens. The wind chill will be in the singe numbers. Wind chill is the overall affect on exposed skin. Therefore, your boat will see the upper teens, not the single numbers. I suggest you bundle it up as good as you can. If you can safely place a 60W drop light near the engine, that will also help. You can also wrap your lower unit in heat tape, the stuff that is used to keep exposed pipes from freezing. Good luck! R2B

03-26-2012, 07:04 PM	#6
clipperqb Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I put a 75 watt clamp on work light in the engine compartment, mooring cover on and wrapped the lower unit with some 1" duct insulation. Thanks for the input. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk

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Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,352 Thanks: 987 Thanked 310 Times in 161 Posts	Check it after a few hours to make sure it is not getting too hot in the engine compartment. You do not want a fire either. Good Luck! R2B

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03-26-2012, 07:33 PM	#8
clipperqb Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will do, thanks I should be okay, plenty of clearances. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk