Winterizng info
Use proper 2-stroke fogging oil to fog the engine.
Do NOT use petroleum based spray (like WD-40) on the outside of the motor, or inside the hull. Petroleum sprays can harden plastics and wire insulation, causing cracks and other problems after a few years. Use something like Boeshield T-9 or Fluid Film.
Tip the nose up 10-20 degrees, if you can, then run the motor and burp the throttle a couple of times to push most of the water out. If you can store it with the nose high, and the drain plugs out, that will reduce the amount of water in the hull. Prop the seat open a bit, to allow fresh air to circulate, but not open so much that critters can get inside.
You need to have run the motor enough to be sure the fuel stabilizer has worked through the fuel system, but don't run the motor for extended periods out of the water, even on the flushing hose, as the jet pump bearings are not being cooled.
If you can store the battery indoors, somewhere dry and cool, and recharge it every couple of months, do so.
Hope this helps.
DO NOT use WD-40.sirmalcs said:
Use proper 2-stroke fogging oil to fog the engine.
Do NOT use petroleum based spray (like WD-40) on the outside of the motor, or inside the hull. Petroleum sprays can harden plastics and wire insulation, causing cracks and other problems after a few years. Use something like Boeshield T-9 or Fluid Film.
Tip the nose up 10-20 degrees, if you can, then run the motor and burp the throttle a couple of times to push most of the water out. If you can store it with the nose high, and the drain plugs out, that will reduce the amount of water in the hull. Prop the seat open a bit, to allow fresh air to circulate, but not open so much that critters can get inside.
You need to have run the motor enough to be sure the fuel stabilizer has worked through the fuel system, but don't run the motor for extended periods out of the water, even on the flushing hose, as the jet pump bearings are not being cooled.
If you can store the battery indoors, somewhere dry and cool, and recharge it every couple of months, do so.
Hope this helps.