Steps for off season storage

[BrianNeil]

I have an 1800xr with a Mercury 125 ob. I am planning to store the boat in my unheated garage in NH. What steps do I need to consider for the offseason ?

If it's going to be stored in my garage, I assume the Sunbrella boat cover I have will suffice ?

What do I need to do for the engine ? Do you run the gas out of it ? Keep gas in it with fuel stabilizer ?

What other things do I need to do for other parts of the boat ?

Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

[mmwjr]

Put stabilizer in the gas tank and run the engine for 10 minutes to get the stabilizer into the carb. Then disconnect the fuel line and run it dry. I would also change the gear lube.

[mrt214]

Don't forget to spray fogging oil the cylinders thru the carbs.