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Old 05-05-2020, 01:47 PM   #22
syjos
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City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Sandpiper
Vessel Model: Bluewater 40 Pilothouse Trawler
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I tighten the lines, conduct a standard engine check, fire up the Lehman 120 and check for water out the exhaust. After a minute or two, I put it into forward and let it run in forward for a few minutes. As the temperature come up, I increase RPM gradually as if cruising until the temperature reaches 150 degrees at which point the engine is running 1700 RPM. I run it at 1700 for about 5 minutes, in forward, at a temperature of 185 degrees.

I start reducing RPM gradually so that the stretched lines will gently return the boat to it's docked position. I place the transmission into reverse for a minute or two and neutral.

I let the engine idle for a few minutes while I retie the lines and shut the engine off.
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