Motor break-in on the Classic boats ???

[blakjack23]

I got to thinking yesterday while watching day 3 of the Classic that I had on DVR.....Triton supplies all brand new boats and motors for the anglers and ESPN crew and I know after the Classic that these boats make their way to different dealers to sell. Do you think its bad that the engines were not broken in properly???? I mean, they get these brand new boats and just haul A$$ on them immediately. I guess some guys don't think you need any break-in time, but if I was going to spend 30 or 40K on a boat I think I would want one that was broken-in properly. Maybe I am wrong and these Pro XS motors don't need any break-in time?????

[Valv]

They still have warranty, something happens you are still covered.

[castindad]

valv where might i find the logo for a 1972 johnson sea horse snaps on the side of cowl?

[RobertELee]

I was watching a show on espn about this very subject and they do break them in. They have people that go through all the break-in procedures before the pros even see them. A couple tanks of gas in each boat if I remember right. And many hours on the lake running back and forth. i will try and find it to get the exact specifications.

[Valv]

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valv where might i find the logo for a 1972 johnson sea horse snaps on the side of cowl?

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What does it look like ? Can you email me a picture ?

[delmuts]

i think they had an article in the Bass and Walleye Boats mag. on this, about all the time that is spent getting the boats set up and broke in before the classic.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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I was watching a show on espn about this very subject and they do break them in. They have people that go through all the break-in procedures before the pros even see them. A couple tanks of gas in each boat if I remember right. And many hours on the lake running back and forth. i will try and find it to get the exact specifications.

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Wow, I wonder how you get that job? That'd be awesome!

[blakjack23]

Thanks guys, I'll have to do some research and see if I can find an article on it.

Ralph, if you find out how to get that job let me know!

[SXViper]

Blakjack,

I had to do this jod, but with boats for the RCL. We would take them out and break the motors in, both main and kicker. We would also make sure all the electronics were set up right, the trolling motors worked, and everything else in the boat. It was a pretty fun job, could get kind of boring running in the lower RPM's.

Brian

[let it snow]

I don't deal with the other brands, but the new Evinrude motors don't give any break-in instructions to their customers. The motors are prerun at the factory and the EMM takes care of the break-in once the customer takes delivery. It automatically leans the motor out as it seats rings and bearings. All the new motors out there are processor controlled now, so I would think they also control at least part of the break-in for the customer. This should help give you some warm fuzzies about the motor. The processor will also tell the dealer if the motor was abused in any way. Pretty nice thing to be able to show a customer.

[castindad]

sent pic to [email protected] thanks castindad [email protected]

[Valv]

I didn't get any email from you.....can you try again ?