Steve195
Member
- Jan 15, 2016
- 314
- Boat Info
- 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tri-toon
- Engines
- Yamaha 150 Outboard
My friend and slip neighbor both own similar sized SeaRay Bowriders (~20'). Mine's an 2008 Merc with a 5.0L V8 (carb) and his is a 2015 Merc 4.3L V6 (fuel-injected). When I get ready to go, I start my engine and let it warm up for a couple of minutes before backing out of the slip, then stay at no wake speed until I see the temp climb past about 130 and on the way to normal operating temperature.
My friend starts his up, immediately backs it out of the slip, and since our no wake zone is only a few hundred yards, has it up on plane within a couple of minutes of first starting the engine.
I'm just curious how others treat their engines. Obviously I'm babying mine much more than he is and wonder if either behavior really makes any difference in the long term health of our engines.
My friend starts his up, immediately backs it out of the slip, and since our no wake zone is only a few hundred yards, has it up on plane within a couple of minutes of first starting the engine.
I'm just curious how others treat their engines. Obviously I'm babying mine much more than he is and wonder if either behavior really makes any difference in the long term health of our engines.