First Run !!!!!!
 

Well I finally splashed the "New" boat. I went to the marina this morning and launched about 10:30. After $200.00 in 93 octaine fuel @ $1.81 / Gal the engines started right up. I was pertty nervous but all went well. Getting up on plane is significantly different than on my 23'. I start rolling a little off idle push it up to 3000 and let her finally roll over into a plane. It takes a little time maybe 10 seconds or longer. I expected it to be quicker. I played with her a little bit drove from Algonac up to Port Huron and out into Lake Huron. About a 1 Hour trip. After that I headed back to Lake St Clair. The river and lakes were like glass. I did finally push her up to speed. So far I only hit 77 Mph. I only did this a couple of times I dont think I had her trimmed out enough. I was a just a little past level with the drives. Every time I would hit 70 My wife would start giving me the evil eye. I am still very green with this size of a boat so I need more time on it. I will tell you this the midrange is awesome It goes from 40 to 70 real quick. I cruse at about 45 Mph and real comfortable.

Only a few problems.

The starboard engine belched something in the bilge with a little oil. Not real sure what it is but I will find out more tomorrow. It looks like some sort of sealant. The dipstick was out about 1" . I am not sure if it was left this way or it got pushed out.

The water temp guage on the port engine is bad or the sender and or wire is bad - no reading.

Here are some pictures

GPS Speedo doesn't read speed. I thought it was working but no, I will have to check the digital output of the garmin unit.

Getting wet!
 

Sassy Marina lift truck

Next

Butterflies

Blue water bridge connecting Sarnia and Port Huron

Oil Crap

Ray, nice mug shot ;)....

Glad the boat ran good, now just work out the bugs, put some hours on those motors and drives and you are ready to have some fun. :)

Are your new motors required to run on premium?



Jeff

HP - If you liked that mug shot I will take more pictures tomorrow:p

Yes I have to run it on 92+ for the whipples.

Ray, glad you finally made it out. Hopefully I will see you this summer at Sassy. We are going down tomorrow to look at a 38 PQ with 500 EFI's. Should have the boat by this time next week if everything is ok. Would like to go cruising around with you and your wife. Maybe we can get 38Dave to join us. Shouldn't be a problem since he lives on the water.

Have fun this weekend...going to be beautiful weather.

Mike

I bet you would gain a few mph if you didnt have that windshield.:p Just kidding hope all else goes well!