Ok I need a list here from you guys of stuff that you usually do to start the season. Some areas I know I've neglected so please try to touch on everything that you normally check. Stuff like what to grease, what fluids to change, etc. Again I'm a rookie...so post it like your talking to an idiot thats never done it before

Change Spark plugs after starting up and warming up the motor for the first time, they will be fouled from fogging.
Oil if it wasn't changed at the end of last season.
Gearlube
grease fittings
check propshaft seal
check to make sure your block isn't cracked from improper winterization
check carb if you have one
new fuel water seperator
check belts
check bellows

bump

I usually get my outdrive pulled so that the engine alignment can be checked.

hmm.. to start the season

First I build the motor

Slam the drive on

The ream the **** outta it all summer


I don't winterize, I just rebuild

now that sounds like a plan

changed the plugs, boy did they need it. were black as heck. Boat used to run rich at first startup....fires right up now.....there was some signs of oil on them also

97 BossHammer,

You going to the Rez this weekend? I will be out all weekend. Went out Sunday and it was rough as hell!
Hope I can catch up with ya.

Thanks
Garland

Dang you went out Sunday....it was windy as heck. I'm not taking it out this weekend, going to that home show thing at the Trademart

You happen to see any other boats out there.....I live right by the rez and I heard something out there running up and down the channel, heck might have been you