Congrats lets get some pics of both them ships.

congrats and good luck with your new machine.

Research the terms " trip / stuff" . I'm being serious too , I wished somebody would of helped me get started the right way in the hi perf boat world. I had to learn too many hard things the " hard way"!

Always check your fluids before use. West Marine sells small electric pumps to suck the oil out. I connect the pump pos/neg to the battery to operate and then remove when finished. Remove the dip stick and connect hose to suck out oil. Every 20-40 hrs for changes is fine only use straight weight oil per OEM recommendations. It takes me 15 mins to do both my engines, so simple. Your drives should not use much in fluid but always check. Enjoy!

I have an 06 35 with 140 hours. I on occasion do stretch her legs but dont live aginst the firewall. I change the oil ever 50 hours. With todays synthetic oils and synthetic oil blends you are draining out good oil any sooner than 50 hours. Now if
you live at full pop 3/4 to WOT and oil temps run up 200+ thats another story. Flush after every use, batteries off when not in use, I also use a greasless silcone spray on the engine room metals to neutralize exterior corrosion and keep the metal shining. Drive lube is also critical, maintain levels and change drive lube every 75 hours. Check oil level cold, then hot if you like. Always be aware of engine raw water pressures. Somtimes when flushing from a garden hose low water pressure can be a problom. Fountain does have oil
drain hoses that exit the bilge plugs, that way you can empty
the oil pan when draining. Drain the oil hot, punch a hole in the top mount oil filter to help drain it prior to un-screwing it, it makes much less of a mess.

Frank
Master Certified Mechanic