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Show 18 CLIPPER Friday, October 15, 1993 Outdoors-Now is the time to winterize your boats Marine in Centerville to get some tips on winterizing my boat. Earlier this summer, while I was rebuilding the boat, Roger provided parts and information to help me complete the project. Now that it is time to put the boat away, I wanted to get some tips from an expert, so it will be ready next you like it or not. Nature is strongly it is time to put away the boat for the season. With snow at higher elevations and colder weather, it wont be long before the lakes are inaccessible and boat rides Whether spring. Roger works on both inboard and outboard motors and all sizes of boats. Regardless of the size of boat or motor, there are some common things he recommends that should be done to all water craft Start by checking the air in the tires and inflating them to proper levels before storage. Lube the bearing buddies or repack the bearings on your trailer wheels. If you leave water in the grease you will have rusty bearings next spring. When putting away your boat for the winter, your biggest enemy is water. The element that you have enjoyed all summer can cause tremendous damage if you dont remove it are just a pleasant memory. I know there are still a few weeks of fall fishing left for the hardy. I took my sons fishing at Strawberry last weekend. We drove through snow and rain going over Parleys Summit, but when we reached Heber the weather broke, and at Strawberry we had cloudy, but pleasant fishing weather. It was a cold, but rewarding fishing trip. Recognizing that winter is creeping on us, I stopped in at Rogers up before winter. Water on the outside of a boat is great, but water in the fluids and mechanical components can cause rust or may freeze and crack casings and metal parts. t Before you cover your boat , remove the boat plug. You dont want to pull off the cover next spring to find a boat full of water. If water gets in the boat and freezes it can damage the hull or open cracks as it expands. Cover the boat with a tight fitting cover that will keep out the rain, snow, and curious animals. I know of two cases where animals got into boats and spent the winter. In one case it was a family of stray cats. The other was a family of raccoons. In both situations, the boats needed new interiors before they could be used in the spring. The next step is to take care of your engine. On inboards, you should drain any water and flush the engine with biodegradable RV type antifreeze that will protect down to 100 degrees. Roger recommends that you change -- the oil and filter as well as the fuel fil- ter. Check the levels of all other fluids and oils in the engine and drive. Lube all steering and swivel joints, fog your engine, and cover the carburetor and exhaust housing if the boat is to be stored outdoors. It is also a good idea to add fuel stabilizer to your gas tank before you put the boat away. If you run an outboard motor, you should change the oil in the foot and check for water. Pull your prop and check for fishing line on the prop -shaft. If you have fishing line on the shaft or water in the oil, you have probably damaged the seal around the shaft. This seal should be replaced so that water cant get in and rust the gears. Grease the shaft with a d grease and replace the prop. Fog'the engine, cover the carburetor if the motor is to be stored outside, and store in an upright position so that water wont get into the exhaust housing and freeze or cause rust. moly-base- If your boat has an inboard motor such as a Mercruiser, Volvo, or OMC, you may want to pull the drive and service the and gimble bearing. There is no way to tell if there is water in the bellows area without pulling the drive. If you store your boat with water in these parts, you will not discover the problem until next spring after rust has formed or there is damage from freezing. After servicing, cover the engine and drive to protect against water from the winter storms. For the home mechanic, all of the necessary fluids and parts for winterizing your boat are available at Rogers Marine. If you are too busy or dont want to tackle the task yourself, you can take your boat to Roger and have him service it for you. Either way, by putting away your boat properly this fall, you can rest easy all winter knowing that it will be ready when you want to take it out for a cruise next spring. few suggestions for hunting on private land A By TERRY MESSMER USU Wildlife Specialist What would you (to if someone, perhaps a stranger,.asks to hunt on your land? Your answer, whether favorable or not, will likely depend on past experiences with hunters. Before you make your decision, thou are some things " you should consider. is this stranger? Second, what are some of the pros and cons of First, who granting permission to hunt? And last, if you decide to grant permission to hunt, what can you do to enhance the experience for those hunting while minimizing the potential for conflict? Generally, most hunters who ask permission to hunt on land are not strangers. Most are local people. Some may be from other parts of the state who may not have the wetlands to support waterfowl or the rangeland to support upland game. It is entirely possible that many of them have connections in one way or another to the land and most of these may still be farmers, ranchers and landowners at heart. Since many Utah farmers and ranchers regularly allow the public free use of their land for hunting, special legislation has bear passed protecting them from liability. This protection encourages private landowners to open up their property for free hunting. If, however, a landowner receives economic benefit by charging a fee to come on his land, he has a duty to make the premises safe or to post signs pointing out potential hazards. Whether you decide to charge a fee or not, there are some additional steps you can take to protect yourself and your property. First, interview ever applicant yourself. Have a set of carefully thought-orules, go over them with the hunter and enforce them. Withdraw privileges from violators. Landowners who grant permission need their own set of rules which are applicable to their situations. The following are some suggestions. Make it understood that all state and federal game regulations will be , ut ' okayed. Incorporate the 10 commandments of gun safety. Prohibit alcohol. , dearly state how you wish gate and fences handled For instance, gates left open should remain open or shut if found shut Fences should not be climbed or used for target practice. Plainly mark and show the safety zones around houses and buildings. Indicate on a map areas open for hunting and roads that can be used. List the species which may be shot and those which you want left alone. Make it clear that unspoitsman-lik- e behavior, whatever form it may . take, will not be tolerated One way to insure all these conditions are me! is to consider a written courtesy huntingpermit which spelisout the conditions. CCR POWERLIGHT 3 H.P. 16 WIDTH ccR2ooo 4.5 H.P. 20 WIDTH ,,v r. - A Serving Bountiful and Davis County Since 1973 Now Also Premium Quality Tires ble New" Prices Fast Service Low State-of-the-A- rt Integrity Computers Conte nted ' t t ' ' t ' 25 So. 500 W. 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