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Ben
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Initially Posted - 04/06/2005 :  10:03:48  Show Profile
Celebrated Splash Day yesterday!! I love Splash Day, but I'm always so exhausted by the end. Things went well. Temps were in the mid-70s. The winds were actually quite strong, approach 20 mph I think, which made me nervous. However, using the A-frame, with my wife cranking on the winch and me steadying the mast against the wind, the mast went up easily. I love that a-frame.

The only real questionable moment came, of course, when I had to start the engine (86 or 87 Johnson Sailmaster). I had it winterized, so hoped it wouldn't cause me a problem this year like it did on last year's Splash Day. First, I thought I had the electric start hooked up properly to the battery, but evidently did not, because I got nothing when I pressed the button. So I start pulling on the pullcord, and after a few pulled, with the choke out, it sputtered to life. Ran for a few moments, and then quit. It did this for what seemed like 10 minutes, on, then off, on then off. Ugh!! Finally it started and stayed started. Is this engine behavior normal?

Anyway, motored through some pretty stiff winds to the docks, slipped right in, and just grooved for a little while being back in the water. I'm heading there today after work just to make sure she's still floating.

All told, it only took about an hour and a half from the time we pulled into the marina to the time we were backing down the ramp. Maybe not even that long.
Ben
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/06/2005 :  11:03:37  Show Profile
Awesome!

For some people, the springtime rebirth is signaled by the first robin sighting, or a blooming crocus, or simply rolling your windows down while you're driving for the first time, but for me it's the uncovering of the boat and the race until splash day!

As to your rough running outboard after awakening from a winter slumber, it's rather normal. Most motors, outboards, weedwackers, lawnmowers,..etc most times sputter a little until the cobwebs are blown out. I always start my outboard at home in the spring before taking it to the boat just to make sure a problem didn't settle in over the winter hibernation.

Enjoy the season Ben!
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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 04/06/2005 :  15:14:35  Show Profile
Current outboard and last previous one, the instant the engine started I immediately had to push the choke in, otherwise engine would stall and be difficult to start. Hope this helps, ron srsk Orion SW FL
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bear
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Response Posted - 04/06/2005 :  16:26:33  Show Profile
A six gallon pail filled with water with the lower unit submerged with the sound of my Honda 8 running in my backyard is a prelude to splash day. Takes a lot of worry out of splash day activities. It also allows for easy oil changes, plug changes and fuel filter changeout etc. Hopefully 7 May if we can get the ice out.
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Ben
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Response Posted - 04/07/2005 :  10:35:13  Show Profile
Thanks all. I'll have to do the 6 gallon pale trick. Should have done it this year, there certainly wasn't any good excuse not to.

Checked on my boat after work yesterday. Still floating! Good luck to all ya'll still to put your boats in.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 04/07/2005 :  11:22:38  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
My OB winters in my garage on a standing two wheel dolly, (you need a 2X4 up at the top). I wheel it out and use water muffs in the driveway. Mine took 20 pulls; chugged, 5 pulls; played with choke, 1 pull; ran like a dream up and down the throttle for 10 minutes. I like the muffs.
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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 04/07/2005 :  13:38:01  Show Profile
Engine Starting when cold

I have a 1990 Evinrude 2 stroke. This board gave me very good advice about cold starts, and recommended that I replace the power pack. If you haven't yet on your vintage engine, you might want to consider that suggestion.
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tinob
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Response Posted - 04/07/2005 :  15:30:16  Show Profile
Sounds great Ben. I'm about one week behind you. Next Thursday early she goes in.

Had a problem with the fuel line though...couldn't find it. Then when all was connected she wouldn't start until I realized that the kill switch "C" washer was missingThen one hit with the button and RRRUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMM All this on the hard with a hose connected. GREAT!!

Next the sails go on gotta get the cobwebs out for that chore...not outta the sails, outta my head. I usually look dumbfounded at them until it starts to click and then like forgetting where I put the fuel line and that I had pulled the "C" washer to dumbfound potential theives it all comes together and another season is under way.

Have a great season all

Val on the hard DAGNABIT
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Ben
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Response Posted - 04/07/2005 :  21:25:54  Show Profile
Thanks ya'll.

Happy sailing!
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