Re: I was a bad boy today
It's been a busy weekend trying to get the Holiday sea worthy. I'll set up a new thread as soon as I can figure out the ins and out of posting photos.
I found a key to replace the broken one. A one hour drive for a seven dollar key. My F250 gets nine mpg. Expensive key. I was excited to see if the motor would run. I wanted to hear it before I decided to go nuts with general maintenance. I cleaned the plugs, put on the muffs, hooked up the battery and dropped in a tank of 50/1. I held my breath, turned the key and tipped up the choke toggle. It took off. I was so surprised I forgot to breath. At that point I couldn't wait to get her in the water. I changed the gear oil and tied up a few wires then took a look under the hull. I found a few pin holes and quickly put a temporary patch on them. I called my friend to see if he could assist in the water test. He was more then happy to get on the water.
The launch went well. I was able to contain my excitement enough to remember to put in the plug. This motor is sweat. Idles perfect. Took it out in the channel, slight chop, brought it up to WOT the gps recorded 25 mph at 5300 rpm. That was against the wind and tide. We spun it around and with the wind and tide was able reach 28 mph at 5300 rpm. All said and done I was very happy with this boat. It took on about five gallons of water and used about three gallons of fuel within 6-8 miles, idling and testing. Ran out of fuel as we were pulling up to the dock.
Pugetsound, I'll get some splash well pictures posted soon.
