On Tue, 3 Jul 2012 04:54:02 -0700 (PDT), North Star
wrote:

I need 4 more hours of operating time to complete the new outboards
break-in
period.

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What boat/motor combination did you end up getting, and how is it
working out for you?

On Jul 3, 10:00*am, Wayne B wrote:
On Tue, 3 Jul 2012 04:54:02 -0700 (PDT), North Star

wrote:
I need 4 more hours of operating time to complete the new outboards
break-in
period.

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What boat/motor combination did you end up getting, and how is it
working out for you?

Darn Blackberry Play Book...a number of my replies and posts disappear
after I hit 'send'.
After the dealer set up my two choices one in front of the other, I
climbed in and out of both numerous times, taking measurements and
just getting a feel for how they 'fit'.
The smaller boat had me feeling like I was sitting on kids furniture,
my right leg was pressed against the remote controls and the wheel
seemed too low.
The 16 Xcalibur was like jumping into a higher end car vs the
undersized economy box that the 15 AllSport reminded me of.
So.. We bought the 16 Xcalibur with a 60 hp Mercury Big Foot.
had it out cruising the Bedford Basin and most of the harbour until my
fuel started reading 1/8th of a tank.
This morning I put 30 liters in and off we went on the North West Arm
and across the harbour until the wife got nervous in a fog bank and
then back over to the downtown area before heading back.
It does still pound a bit when the waves or swells get high enough,
but I guess that's to be expected.
I wish there was a trim guage on the dash that would indicate just how
far in or out I am. Still getting used to the touchy feely power trim.

On 7/4/2012 2:55 PM, North Star wrote:
On Jul 3, 10:00 am, Wayne B wrote:
On Tue, 3 Jul 2012 04:54:02 -0700 (PDT), North Star

wrote:
I need 4 more hours of operating time to complete the new outboards
break-in
period.

======

What boat/motor combination did you end up getting, and how is it
working out for you?

Darn Blackberry Play Book...a number of my replies and posts disappear
after I hit 'send'.
After the dealer set up my two choices one in front of the other, I
climbed in and out of both numerous times, taking measurements and
just getting a feel for how they 'fit'.
The smaller boat had me feeling like I was sitting on kids furniture,
my right leg was pressed against the remote controls and the wheel
seemed too low.
The 16 Xcalibur was like jumping into a higher end car vs the
undersized economy box that the 15 AllSport reminded me of.
So.. We bought the 16 Xcalibur with a 60 hp Mercury Big Foot.
had it out cruising the Bedford Basin and most of the harbour until my
fuel started reading 1/8th of a tank.
This morning I put 30 liters in and off we went on the North West Arm
and across the harbour until the wife got nervous in a fog bank and
then back over to the downtown area before heading back.
It does still pound a bit when the waves or swells get high enough,
but I guess that's to be expected.
I wish there was a trim guage on the dash that would indicate just how
far in or out I am. Still getting used to the touchy feely power trim.


Here's something you should learn WRT fuel supply 1/3 out - 1/3in - 1/3
reserve. It might save you some embarrassment, or worse, someday.
Happy 4th Don, and thanks for the boating post. ;-)

On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:07:32 -0400, Oscar wrote:

Here's something you should learn WRT fuel supply 1/3 out - 1/3in - 1/3
reserve. It might save you some embarrassment, or worse, someday.
Happy 4th Don, and thanks for the boating post. ;-)

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One of the nice things about small to mid-sized outboards is that it's
relatively easy to carry a spare tank for an emergency reserve.

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972

On Jul 4, 4:43*pm, Wayne B wrote:
On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:07:32 -0400, Oscar wrote:
Here's something you should learn WRT fuel supply 1/3 out - 1/3in - 1/3
reserve. It might save you some embarrassment, or worse, someday.
Happy 4th Don, and thanks for the boating post. ;-)

===

One of the nice things about small to mid-sized outboards is that it's
relatively easy to carry a spare tank for an emergency reserve.

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. * I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972

The dealer was encouraging me to put a water type filter He said it
was to guard against fuel from questionable gas stations.
It was only about $150.00 for the 40 hp on the smaller boat, but much
more on the 60..

North Star wrote:
On Jul 4, 4:43 pm, Wayne B wrote:
On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:07:32 -0400, Oscar wrote:
Here's something you should learn WRT fuel supply 1/3 out - 1/3in - 1/3
reserve. It might save you some embarrassment, or worse, someday.
Happy 4th Don, and thanks for the boating post. ;-)
===

One of the nice things about small to mid-sized outboards is that it's
relatively easy to carry a spare tank for an emergency reserve.

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972
The dealer was encouraging me to put a water type filter He said it
was to guard against fuel from questionable gas stations.
It was only about $150.00 for the 40 hp on the smaller boat, but much
more on the 60..

Mine was $80 plus maybe $20 for the brass fittings. It is capable of
handling two motors up to 60 gallons per hour but one intake and one
outlet are factory plugged.

Wayne B wrote:
On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:07:32 -0400, Oscar wrote:

Here's something you should learn WRT fuel supply 1/3 out - 1/3in - 1/3
reserve. It might save you some embarrassment, or worse, someday.
Happy 4th Don, and thanks for the boating post. ;-)
===

One of the nice things about small to mid-sized outboards is that it's
relatively easy to carry a spare tank for an emergency reserve.

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972

Good advice! I have the blue cup on mine but it's the same
configuration. You can drain the water into a soda can and there's no
guessing like the sealed filters.

On 7/4/2012 12:43 PM, Wayne B wrote:

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972

That's only for diesel, I don't think the gas versions have the
see-through/drain bowl.

On 7/6/2012 12:14 PM, thumper wrote:
On 7/4/2012 12:43 PM, Wayne B wrote:

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972


That's only for diesel, I don't think the gas versions have the
see-through/drain bowl.


They can, so long as you keep them above decks.

In article , lid says...

On 7/4/2012 12:43 PM, Wayne B wrote:

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972

That's only for diesel, I don't think the gas versions have the
see-through/drain bowl.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=
133792