Thread: I'll be seeing ya'll on the water!

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Job Well Done. Just remember to break in the new parts in the lower unit. The 10 hour break in period on a new engine is also for breaking in the lower unit!!!! Take her easy for the first 2-3 hours. Treat it like a new one!!

BTW, your boat looks great, you need a job? LOL


BRM

Thanks for the advice. I actually wasn't thinking of that. I'll take'er easy for the first few hours for sure. The last thing I want to do is have to tear into this thing again. And I'll have to pass of the job offer, lol. It really wasn't that bad working on it. Just nervous about getting it back together. I have to say though, after firing it off the first time I was definitely excited that I actually got it working again and even more excited when it actually went in and out of gear smoothly.

UPDATE: I finally got my boat on the water today. Over the past week I've installed two new depth finders, an onboard battery charger, two new batteries, and a more powerful trolling motor. I evened washed it and vaccumed all the leaves out of it. Today was the first time I've had it out since I rebuilt the lower unit. At first I was having a hard time keeping the motor running. After a few tweaks on the carb, she's running great. I took it easy for the first little bit but then opened her up for a minute. The wind was a little tough so I couldn't keep it full throttle for long but it took off when I did. I can't tell ya'll how happy I am to finally have this boat done and just in time too. This weekend I'll be camping with the family at Sunlight Bay on lake Nimrod. Now that things are in order, it's time to break her in right and get some crappie smell in the carpet.