That's the way to do it. Get it running in tip top shape before he sets foot on it again. And make sure you get it in the will.My dad just called, he wont make it until tomorrow, so I went ahead and started her on muffs at my campsite, success, idled well, infact maybe a little to high. I forgot to bring my tach, so I will play it by ear. I am going to go ahead and launch her, I will be the only boat on the lake on a weekday morning. He didnt have an oar onboard, so I took mine out of the sea ray. The light wind will be blowing me back toward the the boat ramp should I have trouble. And the good news is on our little lake, 50' from shore in any direction the water is anywhere from 3' to 5' deep. so touching is no problem.
I know everyone is sitting on the edge of their seats with anticipation, so stand by!!