keep a trickle charge on those batteries and disconnect the fuel line, or install a shut off, run it out when loading it on the trailer and you will be GTG. Only water close to me are reservoirs, trolling motor only, so, thats what I got. 15 hp Evinrude hardly ever gets put on it. But, with the camper and a boat, seems like I am always buying batteries, and I keep them charged and check water in them. Got a friend that has a place at Shellman Bluff. Check it out. Quaint marina and another ramp close by