Hello all, I am brand new to boating, but very interested in learing alot about this new hobby, I have recently purchased a 85 cimmaron with a force 85 motor on it. I came by it CHEAP and it needs some help. Motor has run last year but would not open up throttle. I am taking it to the shop but I am curious if I can test things myself. I do not live reletivly close to a body of water (bout 20 min) and I would like to tinker on it at home. Can you use a 55 gal barrel full of water to run and test? May sound like a stupid question but I dont know....how else do you test and diagnose problems with out goin to the lake? if so will it hurt it with over heating and what tests should I start with? I have read posts till my eyes are crossed but alot of info is too deep I need some basics on storage and I am curious about how difficult a marine motor is to work on at home. I have rebuilt a v8 car motor B4 but marine is new to me. Where do I start.<br /><br />P.S. Thanks for the Great info so far. when I got into boating I knew to go to the internet for a forum and this is the place. <br /><br /> Chris
Good Luck & Welcome to the wonderful world of Boating, Be Safe and Enjoy