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2014 Outboard Motor Basics Class

2014 Outboard Motor Basics Class
This year we will be offering 2 sessions at our facility on March 23rd and March 30th from 9am to 5pm.  Lunch will be provided at both classes. Topics covered in this class will include:
  • Theory of operation
  • 2 stroke carbureted
  • 2 stroke fuel injected
  • 4 stroke carbureted
  • 4 stroke fuel injected
  • Benefits and drawbacks of each
  • Basic Maintenance for the do it yourselfer
  • Proper winterization techniques
  • Tune-ups
  • Water pumps and impellers
  • Propeller selection and why it is so important
  • On the water troubleshooting
  • Tools to bring on your boat
  • Spare parts to have on you boat
  • How to check compression
  • How to change lower unit oil

 

The cost is $95 per person.  If interested, please call Devan at our main number 860-437-0060 to reserve your spot, as space is limited.  We hope to see you there and are confident that you will find this class very informative.  In addition, please let Devan know what kind of boat/motor you have and we will tailor a portion of the class to address your particular motor.

Classes are located at our shop, 364 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, CT 06385
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