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There should be no water in an outboard motor other than a small residual amount left in the cooling system which is normal and doesn't need draining or replacing unless your motor will be stored in freezing temperatures.
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Hopefully the motor has no water IN it.
It is OK for the motor to be ON a boat IN the water.
It is OK for the motor to be IN a boat ON the water.
It is OK for the motor to be ON a boat ON the water.
And finally
It is OK for the motor to be IN a boat IN the water.
The point is:
---No Boat NO FLOAT --
It is also OK for the motor to have water ON it; however, this can cause wetness and the water must be changed every 30 hours or so of run-time. This may be accomplished with a common garden hose attached to a water source. Or. If at all possible, by submersing entire assembly [boat + motor] in the nearest body of water.........
It is OK for the motor to be ON a boat IN the water.
It is OK for the motor to be IN a boat ON the water.
It is OK for the motor to be ON a boat ON the water.
And finally
It is OK for the motor to be IN a boat IN the water.
The point is:
---No Boat NO FLOAT --
It is also OK for the motor to have water ON it; however, this can cause wetness and the water must be changed every 30 hours or so of run-time. This may be accomplished with a common garden hose attached to a water source. Or. If at all possible, by submersing entire assembly [boat + motor] in the nearest body of water.........
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