Hmmm..you could run the motor in a water barrel for a few hours before installing on your boat.
I run my Seagulls that way every spring tuneup. After 3-4 hours of barrel running time, put it on your transom and motor around at varying speeds for a few more hours, and you should be OK. Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
