Following the birth of our son, my wife once commented that she was in the market for a new lower unit as a result of the ordeal. The statement reminded me that a properly functioning lower unit can be as important to maintaining a relationship as it is to a boater who counts on his engine to perform on cue.
Photo by: Boating Magazine Editor
Lower Unit Wrap
If you store your outboard in the vertical position as shown, there’s no reason to wrap the lower unit in plastic during the off-season.