recommisioning an outboard

[beamie]

All that said, "decomissioning, commission, recommission" are traditional terms used on ships. Shipyards/boatyards have adopted them on all boats. It is not a big deal for an ouotboard.[/QUOTE]

Sandman, Those sound like "Navy" Terms to me. In the Merchant Marine we use terms like. Activate, Break out, Lay-up, On the blocks, Off the blocks, Flood the dock...........and my favorite Pay Off.

That said. Sometimes technogoly is not always a good thing. To own something the basic knowledgeable boater can't touch is frustrating and demoralizing. To make a phone call to have to local Marina "pro" come down to your boat at $80/hour to tell you it was just the oxygen sensor and my minimum time is 2hrs plus travel time.

[KJLane]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all of your comments. I'm leaning towards the option of doing it myself, just becuase I've never had issues with recommisioning in past years.


It's 55 out today. Only a matter of time...

[MTC]

Install the batteries and replace any questonable connectors. Run the engine for an hour or two and put in some new plugs for the season. Good time also to change the Racor fuel filter. If you don't have one you should! because gas went up some....