CVX18

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 I went to pick up my 18 today and found a piece of crumpled up paper in the seating area. Picture included.  I hadn't realized this boat has been in storage this long. It will be good to get it out finally.  Now, on to the paper, ifI get lazy during the winterization process I won't put drive oil back in the outdrive. I then leave myself a note attached to the trailer tongue as a reminder to replace the lube.

I did get my list done on this boat so it will be at the meet in a few days.  Steering cable/done, clean the carb/done, fuel filter/done, fresh gas/done.  Now it just needs a bath.

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      It has been awhile since I saw it last, maybe Rathbun 2011?   Very nice looking boat.  Great idea on the note, but curious why you would pull the lube.  I would think leaving the lube in would prevent any moisture from contacting or causing corrosion on any drive components?   I suppose it is sealed I assume you put the plugs back in?   

[still_fishin]

I ALWAYS at a minimum check the drive oil for contamination (water/excessive metal). Then I usually pull the drive and put it in my basement.  This one I didn't as I knew it would be in storage for an extended period of time.   When I get lazy I don't put new oil back in, which is most years. If I see even a little water in the oil it gets pulled and put in the basement for teardown to address the leak. I generally store them with the plugs in but this one was the exception.  I went to pull the plug to put oil in and the plug was not in its home.  Found it in the cup holder so I know I did it on purpose.

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Thanks for the explanation, getting the water out and understanding if leaks may be present is a good idea.