There is little doubt that poor maintenance does more damage to outboard motors than high usage, and failure to properly winterise an outboard motor can result in serious, possibly terminal damage.
The lower unit (or “foot”) of your outboard motor is the bottom part that houses the prop and gear case. Taking care of your lower unit is vital to make sure your outboard runs smoothly and has a long life. The main keys to lower unit maintenance are keeping fishing line and other debris from gettin