Splashed boat with new engine yesterday.....
 

I have to say I am very happy with the performance of my new Volvo 8.1 gxi (496 HO). I just need some break in advice from you guys. The guys at the marina told me not to beat on her for a while...what do you guys think? I took the boat out for a little run but only ran up to about 4500 RPM. I was running about 69 mph and I know the boat has more. They recomend wot around 4800 to 5000 rpm so we shall see. The hole shot is amazing...she is on plane in what feels like a second thanx to volvo's duo-prop drive. These numbers also suprise me becase the boat does still have bottom paint. Now into the shop for some touchup paint work. Good luck to all for a safe and happy boating season.

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Congrats...looks awesome:)

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I've always said break it in like your going to run it. If it's going to break, let it go on the first trip out!! :D

All kidding aside, I wouldn't run it too hard for a long period of time...but I'd crack WOT it for a little while! :cool: :cool:

...by the way, your boat looks great!!

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I have a new engine too. Merc says not to exceed 75% throttle for the first 10 hours. Then short bursts of WOT for the next 10. Alot of people say that is BS. Since it is MY HARD EARNED $$ that paid for this engine I am taking the advice of the Mercury engineers and their 30-40 yrs. of testing and R&D.

Dave M.

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I'm with Dave M.

Although I do try to break a cam in per manufacturer when I have done a cam job. But I do that on the hose.

In your position I would change up my "load" a lot....
Don't stay at the same rpm for a long time for a while.

Easy on those hole shots.... :D

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DITTO :D

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John you know were the only 2 Larson Senza Spectre owners on the board. :D

Told ya that bigger motor would make a difference :)
who said Larson didn't make a performance boat :eek:
I ve seen 71 Gps so I'm happy especially since its a Stepped hull
gotta be careful not to spin her out.

good luck

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John, that awsome... incredible pick up in speed!
Congrats... hope to see you out there soon.

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Thanks for the compliments and the advice on breaking her in guys....

Brian....70 in this hull does get a little questionable....I will just have to take it easy on the turns....

Rob....how long before you splash....

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John, engine is in and boat is at a shop, hoping they will be able to finish it up soon. Its a good thing its still cold out, or I'd be goin crazy. :blaster:

We'll get out after work soon!