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Q:
Can my prop be reconditioned?
A:
Yes, most damage can be fixed, but if a
blade is half missing, then no.
Q:
How many hours in a season do I have to put
on to warrant an oil change, drive service and tune
up?
A:
You should have your oil changed after the
first 20 hours of a new engine. After that it is a
good idea to have a tune up, oil change and drive
service done at least once a year or every 40 hours.
Q:
When is the best time of year to have an
oil change, drive service and tune up done?
A:
We recommend that you have them done once a
year weather in the fall or spring is up to you.
Many of our customer have their oil changed again
after the 4th of July.
Q:
Is spring commission first come first
served?
A:
Yes, to be fair to everyone we send out
forms to be filled out and returned. All
commissioning work must be requested in writing not
by phone. We always start commissioning the last
two weeks of April (weather permitting). There is
NO
guaranteed launch dates!
Q:
Do nose cones work?
A:
Yes, but usually if the boat already
exceeds 70 mph.
Q:
What can I do to get a little more out of
my boat?
A:
Unfortunately there are no secret "tweaks"
for Mercruiser engines. Mercury has done them
already for you. There are no secret governors,
timing specs or jumpers to change. The only way to
get "a little more" out of your motor is to start
changing parts. However, there are some things you
can check to make sure you're not losing the horse
power you started with.
- Check the throttle plate in the carburetor
to make sure they are open at full throttle.
They should be straight up and down, give or
take a little.
- Timing - Set to specs, not over 32 degrees
total advance. You used to be able to run 34
degrees but with today's gas you run high risk
of detonation at 34 degrees +.
- Make sure there's not too much oil in the
motor. You should be between "add" and "full"
on the stick. Too much oil will slow the
crankshaft down.
- Plug Wires - These should be changed every 2
years, use Mercruiser wires. They're good for
up to 5500 RPM. the date code is on the wire.
For example,"3Q88" means the wire was
manufactured in March of 88' the Q stands for
Quicksilver.
Q:
How much does it cost to go 10 mph faster?
A:
The faster you go in water, the harder it
is to push the boat, requiring a geometric increase
instead of additive horsepower increase. From 60 -
70 about $1000/mph, 70 - 80 about $1500/mph and 80 +
is about. $2000 - 3000/mph.
Q:
Why doesn't my boat go as fast as the
salesman promised?
A:
Very often, manufacturers are very liberal
with their predictions and test results. The best
place to ask is someone who already owns your
configuration of boat and engine package. Of
course, actually going for a ride is the best way.
After you've bought it there's little to be done.
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