Question on Tilting motor up in Freezing Temps

[Fluffylamb]

Hello,

I live in Ontario, Canada. I have a 2019 Yammy 70.

One reason I have an outboard is that I use the boat and motor when temperatures are freezing. As the motor drains every time I turn it off, there is no fear of the block freezing.

OK. But can I tilt the motor up and out of the water in the freezing temps, after stopping the motor and tying up?

How long does it take for the block to fully drain?

If I tilt the motor up might I be trapping water somewhere, where it might freeze?

Is it ok if water freezes in the open prop cavity?

By mistake I did this, and all seemed well with the motor, but Id like any definitive comments you might have.

My desire to tilt the motor up is to keep it algae free, but its not essential.

Thank You!

 

[Richard 79]

I am new to this page And I am also new to boating. But I noticed when I store my out drive In the up position they will collect rainwater I would assume your lower and is somewhat similar in design to mine and being tilted up would hold water sounds bad may be better to leave it down and in the water as long as water is not turning to ice. On another note do you know of any good resources to find the exact year of manufacture for a mercruiser 4.3 LG All I have is a transom number 0B708163. 2 sgi