Using the boat in subfreezing temps

I fish a lot in cold weather with the boat too first thing is of course check all functions before leaving home to make sure something isnt frozen! after starting motor of course look for water if no water shut off within a minute or so let it thaw a bit not always a problem but sometimes it is! when comin out pull plugs away from the ramp! so it doesnt cause problems for everyone else! lower motor start run for 30 seconds make sure all water is out I usualy put it in gear let er spin a few times. get a bank charger so ya can just plug it in when ya get home and it keeps your batteries fresh all the time so ya dont have to worry bout cold weather killin them.  when ya get home drop your motor to the lowest position it will go until next trip!

  Check all your hubs and tire pressures and stuff pack em nice and full get some bearing buddies or something similair a couple pumps a month equals no problems on the road! stuff breaks a lot easier when it is cold so be easy on the equipment!  who needs a livewell when its 10 degrees? i forgot to unplug mine one time and i had ice in there for two months finally took it to nelson and pumped some warm water in there so i could drain it was worried it would crack!  wont b making that mistake again.

  Biggest thing about fishing in cold weather is take care of your motor! take care of your batteries and get outa your truck and walk down and check the dock unless ya wanna be swimmin with the eyes!