Northwest Fishing Reports

I am new to the boat owner category and would like to get some information on the following things

I am looking for a reputable Marine repair in the northeast Tacoma area. Preventive maintence on replacing the Impeller.

When would any WaLakes Members recommend Fogging their outboard? Looking for advice, I have a 150HP Evinrude Tiller Jet,(not an e-tec) Motor has about 100 hours on a rebuild. I wont be using it much if at all between now and mid March. Should I fog it?

Call Russ or Chris at Limit Out Performance Marine in Pacific.

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Amx wrote:Call Russ or Chris at Limit Out Performance Marine in Pacific.

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i have to go with AMX on this one Call Russ and Chris!!!!

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When would any WaLakes Members recommend Fogging their outboard? Looking for advice, I have a 150HP Evinrude Tiller Jet,(not an e-tec) Motor has about 100 hours on a rebuild. I wont be using it much if at all between now and mid March. Should I fog it?[/quote]

Is the boat stored over the winter, outdoors, Or in a garage or enclosed building?
That is the 1st question I would consider. And will you absolutely not be using the boat over the winter?

My motor is stored in the garage, connected to the warm house. I fogged it the 1st 2 winters, but then it didn't make much sense in that environment. As well as I use it every 2-3 weeks over the winter.

If it is going to sit, fog it, it doesn't hurt the engine and helps prevent corrosion from forming. You can use WD40, no need to buy fogging oil.

WD40 not the best for fogging. It is water soluble. In fact it will actually pull water in. Lots of better oils out there, if one is going to the trouble to fog then one should spend the time to fog with a proper oil. I've used LPS for many years as it displaces water and does not dry..... well for a long time. It's good for old ignition systems too. Don't leave the dock with out it. WD40, save it for your flashers.....

Bodo, I think you may have sniffed a few too many fumes while you were fogging your engines. WD40 was purpose designed to displace water and protect items from corroding and it does a fantastic job. In fact most of the ingredients are refined petroleum products like stoddard solvent and mineral oil. The fact that it cleans up easily with soap and water does not mean that is is water soluble or absorbs water.

G-Man wrote:Bodo, I think you may have sniffed a few too many fumes while you were fogging your engines. WD40 was purpose designed to displace water and protect items from corroding and it does a fantastic job. In fact most of the ingredients are refined petroleum products like stoddard solvent and mineral oil. The fact that it cleans up easily with soap and water does not mean that is is water soluble or absorbs water.

First I don't sniff solvents of any type and just because Urban legend has the name meaning "Water Displacement", means absolutely nothing as to the products suitability. I could name myself King of the Universe but the fact remains, I'm not. I've tried in vain to resurrect many wet ignitions with WD on boats and 4X4's. This tells me one thing; A. it either doesn't displace water or B. it conducts electricity, either of which is not good for ignitions and as it turns out bad for a product being used for long term lubrication and rust prevention. I'm sure it's great for some things but for this intended purpose I think there are much better products. I would also have to caution anyone spraying it under the cowl of a modern OB as it's well know to attack plastics and rubber based products, say, hoses and wire insulation.
Spray it on everything, I hear it's good on toast and pancakes too. Me I prefer to just say no to WD although, I must admit I do have a can on the shelf but it only comes down to get the squeak off of the door hinges.
I'll stick with a product I know works by personal experience.

Wd40 is terrible on plastic I know this from first hand experience, I was using on my rack and pinion steering on my old panther marine remote steering, it was trashed after only using it once. I now use silicone based lubricant even on door hinges. Oh and good or bad I don't know I also use it on my rod eyes when fishing in the winter stop ice forming.

Thank you to everyone for the input. As I am new to the boat ownership I will spend the $$ and get a proper fogging oil, simply because I don't want to risk it.

I have heard about Limit out marine and well be taking the boat there.

Currently the boat is outside under cover(carport), My biggest concern is right now I don't think I will use it much but I just cant resist steelhead fishing on the Cowlitz or Skykomish.

Best thing is just get it out on the river and run it! It's good for all winter long!!!!!

Bodofish wrote:Best thing is just get it out on the river and run it! It's good for all winter long!!!!!