We have fire in the hole......

[LAPORTE]

I just returned from Cabelas. The Motor i just finished re-building fired up and purred like a kitten.... Just a small water issue to deal with.... man do I feel better    Just thought I would drop in to let someone know..... I'm thinking about staying around Belleville for the weekend to make sure things go smooth on the water. I want to be ready for the  DK open...


Don L

[SethV]

Congrats on getting the motor done!

Make sure you break it in right!  The first 10 hours will influence how well it holds up over the next 1000 hours.

[Bender]

That's great news Don! Unfortunately the break-in period is really boring after the first hour. It does help you get a good idea about how the boat handles though.
If you don't have the manual you can download it here: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/service/viewmanuals/viewmanuals.aspx?ls=outboard

If Saint Clair isn't too rough it might not be a bad place to get through the 2-10 hour time. 

[djkimmel]

Congratulations!

[fiker]

Good for you!! I love to see a guy get his boat up and runnin'

[dashaver63]

Way to go Don!

[MadWags]

No stopping him now!

[LAPORTE]

Wags - How did you know I started weight watchers...lol    I see the beginnings of team Skeeter ..... Wags, McCarter,LaPorte... Himm Anyone else

Don L

[MadWags]

You have to add Skip Johnson to the Team. We will rock the DK!

[Fishmael]

I read the subject line and was going to come in to recommend a good doctor who could give a shot and clear that right up...but then I saw it was his motor.   

[fishstick]

Don,

Glad to hear you got the motor going! enjoy the boat!

[LAPORTE]

Well it figures The first day i can fish and I get sick.... oh well crappy wind anyway....

[Skulley]

You should have been on St. Clair today after the wind died.  It was AWESOME!!!!!



BD             

[Skip Johnson]

You have to add Skip Johnson to the Team. We will rock the DK!

Im In 

[Lightningboy]

Excellent!  Everybody above is right on the money; make sure to follow the break-in instructions exactly. 

I wish I could say the same for me.  Box full of small parts and gaskets came today.  Of course, no powerhead gasket.  At least I can get the midsection together while I'm waiting.  Got bored and decided to refinish the L/U.  Gonna keep it black primer.  Easy to touch up scratches, and I heard it was faster than gloss.   

Speakin' of such things, after your break in is done bring your "skeeter" team to Belleville.  We'll go for a run or three...