Will my 50hp evinrude outboard run in -10c water?

Question

I have a 1996 evinrude 50hp for my 18ft aluminum boat.its all rigged up with electronics and equiptment and im ready to go fishing.Im just worried that i might damage it in the process.

Answer 1

It might, but why take the chance.  That temperature is amazingly cold, and the engine is water cooled so you would take the chance to have any water left in the engine to freeze causing a blockage the next time you tried to run it.  Unless you have a heated garage, and you have an established procedure you go through every time you bring your boat back inside as far as maintenance goes, I would not try it.

Answer 2

Where in the world do you fish and for what?

Answer 3

Dave, Dave, Dave,............Do you really think water isn't frozen when it's minus 10 degrees C........maybe I'm reading your question wrong?????? BOL

Answer 4

Yeah, it should run in that water. However, if the air temp is below freezing caution should be taken. Once she is started and running I would continue to run her, hate to have something freeze up while you are on the water. And of course once she is back on her trailer, keep her warm and let all that cold water drain out. Might be able to do most of it at the ramp just by getting the engine straight up and down before you take off.

Best of luck.

Answer 5

Have a good battery use 89 octance gas>Dress warm> Let warm up before leaving the dock> when done make sure there is no water in the outboard or freezing will happen>