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Did search to see what the majority think. I've heard that storing it Up causes D/S boot to take a "set" & can crack when down & in use. I've been storeing my old boat down & have done it W/new one. One of the reason's I'm gonna put the transom mounted trim switch on. What do the more seasoned boaters think about this subject? Any ,All comments welcomed!

I should've been more specific. I was inquiring as how people store when on the trailer sitting in between runs and or long term storage. I know the dealers always have them up, but I think that's because it's easier for them & they don't have to pay for the damage that MIGHT be caused by storing up? Thanks for all the replies.

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2008 H190 4.3L Blue W/Red Graphic
2002 Honda CBR954RR BLK/SLVR slightly modded
2003 Yamaha Warrior 350 6spd < SOLD!

Up.

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H210SS 6.2
F150 Platinum

Always down when stored, or in the slip. Only time it should be up is when at anchor in shallow water, or trailering.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Down for winter storage on the trailer. Up in season when on the lift, to keep the outdrive high and dry.

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2007 Horizon 200
4.3L GXi/ SX 225 HP

Down unless trailering for me.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Up except in winter storage. Leaving it up while parked on the trailer is one less opportunity to forget to raise it and drag my skeg.

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Former owner of:
1996 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L VP
2006 Four Winns Horizon 260 8.1L VP
2007 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer

Current boat
2004 Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport Twin 350 Mags

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H210SS 6.2
F150 Platinum

Down, it's the only way to get it in my garage. Besides, when I raise the drive up, I put the plug in.

If I forget to raise the drive, well then I'm really screwed

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-Rob.


Current boat: 2011 Yamaha AR210
Previous boat: 1998 Horizon RX 4.3GL SX

Well, glad we all got agreement on that! Hahaha.

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2000 Four Winns H190 5.0L with Samson Tower / Nissan Titan CC / Lexus SC430 / Honda CBR954RR

So what have we learned??

Apparently somewhere in between is out of the question??

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2008 Four Winns 224 Funship 5.0 GXI/DP Black w/ Tower
2007 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed / Bose Ed.
2007 Fourwinns H180 (SOLD)

"There are no stupid questions, only stupid people"

Actually, I run mine all the way up, then "bump" it down so the hydraulics aren't under extreme pressure. The temp extremes we see here justify that. Stored my old boat that way for 6 years without leaks/damaged O-rings; will store the new one the same. I don't have enough clearence to run the outdirve down, and still keep the bow up, so any water accumulation may drain out of the bilge.

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

i do the same as Cincy Aquaholic, I have mine up on the trailer. In the winter when it's in my garage i will put it down.
I guess I would like to know which is correct also??
matt

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2005 Horizon 200 LE - Volvo Penta 5.0GXi 270

I'm with Walt on this one. To me, it's more important to store my boat either covered or with the bow up and drain plug out "just in case". I pull my outdrive up and then drop it down a hair.

I really don't see a reason to go one way or the other for long term reliability. The way these are designed these days - you'll most likely have something else fail before you toss a seal in the hydraulics.

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

up

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2006 FW 203 FS
2005 Dodge Laramie 1500
2003 CRF 247F SuperMoto racer
2001 CBR1100XX

I'm waiting for someone with twins to say "One up; One down"

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.