It's not been a problem in my part of Minnesota for the 30 years I haven't been doing that. What kind of critters you got up there on Lake Minnetonka anyway?
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| Author: | LakeMinnetonka [ Thu May 10, 2012 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
Our boat guy said to leave the trim all the way down (docked in a deep spot all summer) due to animals ripping through the exposed tubes and getting into the engine area to make a home. Apparently they do this around our lake. Is this a problem? Thanks |
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| Author: | Baldo [ Thu May 10, 2012 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
It's not been a problem in my part of Minnesota for the 30 years I haven't been doing that. What kind of critters you got up there on Lake Minnetonka anyway?
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Thu May 10, 2012 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
You have to remember, with your drives in the down position, the rubber bells are basically neutral. Having the drive stored n the up position for long periods can put extra stress on them and cause premature failure of the bellows. |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Thu May 10, 2012 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
As to the animals, I don't now. Up here we don't have that problem. BUT, I would and do leave it down. The boot is at rest went it is, so it should last longer. |
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| Author: | chrisvs [ Fri May 11, 2012 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
If you have the depth at the dock to keep them down, That is how I would keep them. Down and centered to keep a neutral load on the bellows. And yeah, what kind of critters do you have there??? 
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| Author: | Wet Doggg [ Fri May 11, 2012 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
aguyindallas wrote: You have to remember, with your drives in the down position, the rubber bells are basically neutral. Having the drive stored n the up position for long periods can put extra stress on them and cause premature failure of the bellows. This... |
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| Author: | LouC [ Fri May 11, 2012 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
I do leave it all the way down if the water will be deep enough given the changes in depth with the tides (7 feet difference). The other reason why, besides relaxing the bellows, is that some drives have anodes on the aft end of them that would be out of the water when you trim up. If they are out of the water they can't protect the drive from corrosion. However most years I don't have that much water so I have to keep it about 1/2 up. Don't want to come out and find the skeg in the mud holding the boat up! |
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| Author: | TX H210SS [ Sat May 12, 2012 5:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
Rats will chew on rubber, but they can't do this while wearing scuba gear.....I have heard of several drowning while trying, but alcohol was reportedly involved. |
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| Author: | Scott_nb [ Sun May 13, 2012 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
Question on the same topic. What about when the boat is sitting on a trailer should it be up or down while parked? |
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| Author: | Bobaloo [ Mon May 14, 2012 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
Scott_nb wrote: Question on the same topic. What about when the boat is sitting on a trailer should it be up or down while parked? DOWN DOWN DOWN |
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| Author: | Scott_nb [ Mon May 14, 2012 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
On this forum I learn something new everyday! |
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| Author: | LakeMinnetonka [ Thu May 17, 2012 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
LOL I think they are worse on lake Waconia, but heard it was Muskrats! Baldo wrote: It's not been a problem in my part of Minnesota for the 30 years I haven't been doing that. What kind of critters you got up there on Lake Minnetonka anyway?
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| Author: | EvilZ [ Thu May 17, 2012 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
Bobaloo wrote: Scott_nb wrote: Question on the same topic. What about when the boat is sitting on a trailer should it be up or down while parked? DOWN DOWN DOWN But don't forget to raise it back up before towing it down to the lake!! |
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| Author: | Kvou812 [ Thu May 17, 2012 10:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
I trailer my boat and the drive is always down. The only exception is when its rolling down the highway! |
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| Author: | PDACPA [ Fri May 18, 2012 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you leave the trim all the way down when docked? |
Mine is down when on the trailer and only up when trailering. My question is when in salt water for a week in the Florida keys, should I let it stay in the salt water? Last year I flushed it with fresh water at the dock at the house and tilted the engine all the way up to keep as much out of the water thinking I did not want it in the salt water. Bad idea? |
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