Wayne B wrote:
On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:07:32 -0400, Oscar wrote:

Here's something you should learn WRT fuel supply 1/3 out - 1/3in - 1/3
reserve. It might save you some embarrassment, or worse, someday.
Happy 4th Don, and thanks for the boating post. ;-)
===

One of the nice things about small to mid-sized outboards is that it's
relatively easy to carry a spare tank for an emergency reserve.

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972

Good advice! I have the blue cup on mine but it's the same
configuration. You can drain the water into a soda can and there's no
guessing like the sealed filters.

On 7/5/12 8:03 PM, Earl wrote:
North Star wrote:
On Jul 3, 10:00 am, Wayne B wrote:
On Tue, 3 Jul 2012 04:54:02 -0700 (PDT), North Star

wrote:
I need 4 more hours of operating time to complete the new outboards
break-in
period.
======

What boat/motor combination did you end up getting, and how is it
working out for you?
Darn Blackberry Play Book...a number of my replies and posts disappear
after I hit 'send'.
After the dealer set up my two choices one in front of the other, I
climbed in and out of both numerous times, taking measurements and
just getting a feel for how they 'fit'.
The smaller boat had me feeling like I was sitting on kids furniture,
my right leg was pressed against the remote controls and the wheel
seemed too low.
The 16 Xcalibur was like jumping into a higher end car vs the
undersized economy box that the 15 AllSport reminded me of.
So.. We bought the 16 Xcalibur with a 60 hp Mercury Big Foot.
had it out cruising the Bedford Basin and most of the harbour until my
fuel started reading 1/8th of a tank.
This morning I put 30 liters in and off we went on the North West Arm
and across the harbour until the wife got nervous in a fog bank and
then back over to the downtown area before heading back.
It does still pound a bit when the waves or swells get high enough,
but I guess that's to be expected.
I wish there was a trim guage on the dash that would indicate just how
far in or out I am. Still getting used to the touchy feely power trim.

Amazing observation regarding the pounding you are encountering in a
small boat in - waves! It's a good thing you didn't buy a large boat
with some real power or it would scare the hell out of you. I have a
trim gauge and have never looked at it while underway. The tachometer
is the most important gauge you have unless you don't fill your fuel
tank enough and have to worry about its level all day.


Earl wins the haughty asshole of the week award, thus breaking Wayne's
long-time streak.

North Star wrote:
On Jul 4, 4:43 pm, Wayne B wrote:
On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:07:32 -0400, Oscar wrote:
Here's something you should learn WRT fuel supply 1/3 out - 1/3in - 1/3
reserve. It might save you some embarrassment, or worse, someday.
Happy 4th Don, and thanks for the boating post. ;-)
===

One of the nice things about small to mid-sized outboards is that it's
relatively easy to carry a spare tank for an emergency reserve.

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972
The dealer was encouraging me to put a water type filter He said it
was to guard against fuel from questionable gas stations.
It was only about $150.00 for the 40 hp on the smaller boat, but much
more on the 60..

Mine was $80 plus maybe $20 for the brass fittings. It is capable of
handling two motors up to 60 gallons per hour but one intake and one
outlet are factory plugged.

On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:06:45 -0400, X ` Man
wrote:

Earl wins the haughty asshole of the week award

===

Neither Earl, I, or anyone else could hold a candle to you in that
department.

On 7/4/2012 12:43 PM, Wayne B wrote:

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972

That's only for diesel, I don't think the gas versions have the
see-through/drain bowl.

On 7/6/2012 12:14 PM, thumper wrote:
On 7/4/2012 12:43 PM, Wayne B wrote:

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972


That's only for diesel, I don't think the gas versions have the
see-through/drain bowl.


They can, so long as you keep them above decks.

In article , lid says...

On 7/4/2012 12:43 PM, Wayne B wrote:

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972

That's only for diesel, I don't think the gas versions have the
see-through/drain bowl.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=
133792

X ` Man wrote:
On 7/5/12 8:03 PM, Earl wrote:
North Star wrote:
On Jul 3, 10:00 am, Wayne B wrote:
On Tue, 3 Jul 2012 04:54:02 -0700 (PDT), North Star

wrote:
I need 4 more hours of operating time to complete the new outboards
break-in
period.
======

What boat/motor combination did you end up getting, and how is it
working out for you?
Darn Blackberry Play Book...a number of my replies and posts disappear
after I hit 'send'.
After the dealer set up my two choices one in front of the other, I
climbed in and out of both numerous times, taking measurements and
just getting a feel for how they 'fit'.
The smaller boat had me feeling like I was sitting on kids furniture,
my right leg was pressed against the remote controls and the wheel
seemed too low.
The 16 Xcalibur was like jumping into a higher end car vs the
undersized economy box that the 15 AllSport reminded me of.
So.. We bought the 16 Xcalibur with a 60 hp Mercury Big Foot.
had it out cruising the Bedford Basin and most of the harbour until my
fuel started reading 1/8th of a tank.
This morning I put 30 liters in and off we went on the North West Arm
and across the harbour until the wife got nervous in a fog bank and
then back over to the downtown area before heading back.
It does still pound a bit when the waves or swells get high enough,
but I guess that's to be expected.
I wish there was a trim guage on the dash that would indicate just how
far in or out I am. Still getting used to the touchy feely power trim.

Amazing observation regarding the pounding you are encountering in a
small boat in - waves! It's a good thing you didn't buy a large boat
with some real power or it would scare the hell out of you. I have a
trim gauge and have never looked at it while underway. The tachometer
is the most important gauge you have unless you don't fill your fuel
tank enough and have to worry about its level all day.


Earl wins the haughty asshole of the week award, thus breaking Wayne's
long-time streak.

You have the Lifetime Achievement Award in that department, Harry.

thumper wrote:
On 7/4/2012 12:43 PM, Wayne B wrote:

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972


That's only for diesel, I don't think the gas versions have the
see-through/drain bowl.


Sure they do.

On 7/6/2012 8:02 PM, Earl wrote:
thumper wrote:
On 7/4/2012 12:43 PM, Wayne B wrote:

Don, one of the things that I'd encourage you to do with your new boat
(if it doesn't already have one) is to install a good fuel filter
between the tank and engine. I like this one because it is easy to
see if you're geting any water in the fuel, and to drain it out:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=133972


That's only for diesel, I don't think the gas versions have the
see-through/drain bowl.


Sure they do.


Ah, you're right. Here's one that would work for Don.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|107095|699530&id=569700

I had trouble finding one years ago and assumed...