Long-term Storage?

[bwn 7]

Sorry, n00b question (I searched but couldn't find anything) - my 2 '99 XP Limited were winterized last November, and I'm considering not putting them in the water until next summer ('12) for a variety of reasons. Is it ok to leave them winterized for that long? Or would it actually be better to run them 3 or 4 times over the summer and re-winterize in the fall?

Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

 

[RFoster130]

if it was done properly, i dont see an issue with just leaving them be.

 

[Dr Honda]

Yep... if done right... it should be fine. I would drain the old fuel, when you finally bring them out. Make sure to put a charge in the battery, or they will be dead-dead next summer. (as in... you will need new ones)

 

[bigJake]

if they are covered might want to make sure they have adequate ventilation under the cover and inside the hull to minimize mildew if they are exposed to any dampness. I think the manual even says not to latch the seat while storing.