[Rhodes22-list] new boat owner outboard question

[cowie]

Lee:

thanks for the input.  I am at HH North, the wedding you are attending is
probably at HH South.  My boat slip is on the L dock space 12.



Leland wrote:
> 
> Chris,
> 
> Congratulations!  I've a wedding to attend at Herrington Bay Resort in
> June and I'll try to stop by and look for your new baby, if you aren't out
> sailing.  Herrington Harbor North or South?
> 
> Stan sold me a five-year old 9.9 Mercury outboard, which is now nine years
> old.  To be safe I'd go with Mary Lou's advice.  However, a mechanic told
> me I should flush my motor twice a year.  I use super gas just because
> it's not that expensive when you only use 5 gallons/year.  I have never
> run the engine dry.  I have a mechanic service the motor once every two
> years.
> 
> I do add a fuel stabilizer to my gas everytime I fill up.
> 
> Don't forget to open your vent on your gas tank when in use.  Most people
> close in when not in use to help prevent moisture from getting into your
> fuel.
> 
> Only problem I've had with my motor was a broken thermostat.  If
> temperatures are less than 40 degrees, I've found that my deep cell marine
> battery doesn't have the juice to start the motor, and I need to manually
> start it.  When it comes time to replace the battery, I think I'll take
> Rummy's advice and get a starting battery.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
> Kent Island, MD
> 
> 
> 
> cowie wrote:
>> 
>> Well, my day finally came with Elton delivering my new Rhodes 22 to
>> Herrington Harbor in Deale Maryland.  I had been waiting a long year for
>> this day to come.  It was a long day and Elton was great providing advice 
>> on docking line, bumpers, we walked through all the aisles of West Marine
>> and then spent a few hours going through the mast raising sequence and
>> finally launching and motoring to her slip.  I took her out on a shack
>> down sail yesterday, bright sunshine and warm weather with gusty wind. 
>> Everything worked great including  the need to furl as blustery
>> conditions came and went.  My boat includes a 8 hp Yamaha with tiller
>> control and electric hoist system.  I have not found an owners manual on
>> board for the engine, Elton and I didn't talk much about the motor and
>> have a few questions.  I am pretty sure this is a 4 stroke outboard.  
>> 
>> 1. Do I need to mix oil with the gasoline?
>> 2. Is regular gas better than super?  Low level or medium level octane
>> preferred?
>> 3. I think this outboard comes with a fresh water flush system and I
>> think it is a good idea to flush the system after each use with a hose
>> dock side?
>> 4. Is it a good idea to run the engine dry, take off the gas hose and let
>> it run out?
>> 
>> These are some basic questions as a new boat owner, thanks in advance for
>> any input.
>> 
> 
> 

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