First, examine the engine belts for signs of excessive wear. Set of new sacrificial anodes (Need depends on condition of existing anodes.).Hand tools, including ratchet and spark plug socket, large slotted screwdriver.Lube oil pump for the outdrive (one-time investment).Fresh gaskets for the gear lube drain/fill and vent holes.Water pump impeller kit (Annually or every other year).Steps to Wake Up Your Inboard/Outboard Motor.This article is general in nature and should not replace the recommendations found in your inboard/outboard engine’s manual.įor other Spring Prep task, check out our extensive guide on how to dewinterize your boat. ![]() We hope (knock on wood!) that your manifolds and risers are sound (see “About Manifolds and Risers” at the end of this article) and that outdrive components such as the bellows and the gimbal bearing do not need to be replaced. ![]() And if your gear lube happens to contaminated with water (a common problem), the drive can possibly suffer damage by the time you get around to changing the gear oil in the spring. Why? Because dirty engine oil can form acids that can damage internal engine parts. While this article does discuss changing your inboard/outboard's engine oil and gear lube oil, these tasks ideally should be part of winterization. In this article we assume that your engine and outdrive were winterized with antifreeze and that the engine was treated with fogging oil prior to winter layup. The snow has melted, new green grass is reaching for the sun and guess what? It’s time to get your inboard/outboard ready for the season ahead!
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