jdlivewell Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Heading down to Picton on the weekend and staying overnight. Planning to leave the boat in the water but temp is suppose to go below zero. : Will it be OK over night or should I take it out, and let the water drain out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 According to recent reports, water temp in Picton area is 50 degrees f. Boat won't freeze, but if it snows, you'll definately accumulate in the boat. If your using any of the Picton docks, be very sure not to leave ANYTHING out in the open, it will get taken. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 If your using any of the Picton docks, be very sure not to leave ANYTHING out in the open, it will get taken. Pretty sad what we have to put up with, isn't it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranks bait Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 I just got back from 4 days of hunting up in Bancroft. The temps there were around minus 8 overnight. My boat was left in the water. No problem, it was frosty, but worked great. Even got double duty as an ice breaker on the lake in the mornings. You should be all right for Picton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 my boat was at picton docks some one stole over 4000 bucks out of my boat do not leave any thing in your boat covered or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Be very aware of wind overnight. If you've ever been down at picton with a strong East wind you'll know that even at the town docks they can get 2-3 footers and when they get squeezed in the end of the bay they come in very fast. I camped out that way for 15 years and have seen a number of boats damaged with overnight winds. Calm or low winds are ok, but remember to dock the boat nose into the waves If any sign of a windy night, I'd pull the boat and leave the motor trimmed all the way down so water drains out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 If it is freezing leave the lower unit in the water. Left mine out once and it was coated with about 1" of ice the next morning even though the lake wasn't frozen. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 She will freeze over night this weekend in any sheltered areas. The water will freeze in your outlet tube but after a few minutes it will run free. If you take it out of the water make sure you lower your unit to get the water out. As proof it will freeze, here is a picture frome last weekend. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Boy o boy you guys are a hardy lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 My boat stays in the water until I have to break ice to get it out. Every year!! Keep the engine in the down position and your fine. Just make sure the wells are empty, and the bilge is drained. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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