Creating this thread as a place holder for my spring commissioning project(s).
As I type this, it is snowing here in Annapolis and a Nor`Easter is getting ready to blow up off the coast.
We only expect a couple of inches of snow here, but the northeast coast could get hammered tonight and tomorrow.
My boat is still under her shrink wrap as spring hasn't really happened here yet.
If the weather cooperates, I might be able to remove the shrink this week.
So... my first entry.
Jumped on my mechanics schedule early to have a complete service done on my motor, which was completed March 19th.
Gear case oil changed
Grease prop shaft and fittings
Change out the water pump
Change out thermostats
Change fuel filter and water sep filter
Clean VST filter
Remove O2 sensor, clean, test, and re-assemble
Replace poppet valve, grommet, and gasket
Replace spark plugs
Run on hose and check operation
Mechanic found my SeaStar cyl at the motor was leaking, so the end caps were replaced.
He noted that the shaft appears to have a pit on it, so I may need to polish that with some emery cloth during my spring prep.
$1,219.43 for parts and labor.
But... After a 'major service' like this, I should be in good shape for a couple of years. :wink:
As I type this, it is snowing here in Annapolis and a Nor`Easter is getting ready to blow up off the coast.
We only expect a couple of inches of snow here, but the northeast coast could get hammered tonight and tomorrow.
My boat is still under her shrink wrap as spring hasn't really happened here yet.
If the weather cooperates, I might be able to remove the shrink this week.
So... my first entry.
Jumped on my mechanics schedule early to have a complete service done on my motor, which was completed March 19th.
Gear case oil changed
Grease prop shaft and fittings
Change out the water pump
Change out thermostats
Change fuel filter and water sep filter
Clean VST filter
Remove O2 sensor, clean, test, and re-assemble
Replace poppet valve, grommet, and gasket
Replace spark plugs
Run on hose and check operation
Mechanic found my SeaStar cyl at the motor was leaking, so the end caps were replaced.
He noted that the shaft appears to have a pit on it, so I may need to polish that with some emery cloth during my spring prep.
$1,219.43 for parts and labor.
But... After a 'major service' like this, I should be in good shape for a couple of years. :wink: