OT, boat engine

Last year was my first year of boat ownership.
I followed directions for winterizing my outboard
engine by changing the oils in the transmission
(lower unit) and the engine itself. Then, I ran some stabil through it. Finally, I fogged
the cylinders and put it to bed in the barn.
What I was wondering is if I should once again
change out the engine oil before beginning
to use it this spring? Does enough water vapor
form from condensation in cold storage to cause
problems? Or, am I good to go for the season without any additional service?

Thanks for your input.

Tim, Ohio

Even a quarter turn of the engine will do in a dry water pump impeller, so don't check that battery by just hitting the starter a little bit before you launch.

Another bit of experience: for some reason I popped the cover on a 35 Honda before dropping it into the water one spring. Something looked fishy, so I took off the air cleaner housing. Inside were 45 acorns. I don't know how well it would have run had I started it.

Several of us have shared that outboard for ten years now, and it was used when we bought it. One impeller, a yearly oil change and a few spark plugs are about all it has asked of us. I've never seen a better outboard motor.

Tim, Ohio.

At any rate after fogging the cylinders, which is not always advised in four strokes, you probably have pretty much fouled the plugs (spark plugs) I would suggest after you get it started and run off (smoke away) all that fogging oil, you put in a new set of spark plugs.

Beyond that, you should be good to go. I hope you stored it with the motor in the down position as water can drain from motor into lower unit cavities and freeze if you don't