Re: New to me...
Launching, well, thats an entire thread itself.
Actually, each part of the boat it. A lot of information you'll need to know.
1st, that trailer looks like a modified jetski trailer.
A larger, better fitted trailer will make a big difference.
A new battery is worth its weight in gold.
Nothing like a good new battery.
NEVER start the engine while not connected to a water source.
NEVER run the engine without the battery connected.
This is a 2-stroke engine. Make sure you mix the oil and gas.
If the over-heat buzzer sounds, shut the engine off.
Check for a healthy pea-stream (water pump indicator)
boating is expensive, you can save a lot of money by doing the work yourself. But, unlike a car, you cant just pull off the road and start walking.
Boats float away, the longer your broken down, the worse things get.
Wind and weather conditions you'll soon realize are important.
That engine DRINKS gas. you'll need a healthy fuel budget.
1st thing I would do is a compression check. I do this to every new engine I get. If things are in the good enough category, you can get started on the boat & engine.
Muffs should be sold at walmart. But you can buy them here on iboats.
Dont rev the engine while attached to a hose, it needs more water than the hose can supply, nothing more than a short idle here.
You'll need to understand the operations of the controls too.
when I first started boating, I didn't know what the top lever did, and I didn't know how to activate the choke.
The top lever is the warm-up lever. It'll increase the throttle (Give it gas) without having to put it in gear.
To use the choke, push the key in.
It doesnt look like you have power trim and tilt (PTT) ?
Also, that front winch will not keep the boat from bouncing off the trailer.
You need to strap the back down.
the 1" straps will work, but really, you want a 1 1/2" strap (home depot)
Make sure its a ratcheting type. The simple 'Pull it' type wont do it.
