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Old 05-12-2010, 01:38 AM   #1

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Hello, I have a 2007 FS18 I would like to give my boat a good tune-up. I have already replaced the water/fuel seperator. Could someone please provide a list of items needed to do a complete tune-up on my boat and a good place to buy these items Thank you
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    Here is what I have done on mine so far this year.

    Charged battery
    Changed oil and filter
    Changed gear lube
    Re-packed trailer bearings
    Power washed and waxed hull

    Not too sure what else needs to be done...

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    That's a pretty good list of things to do every season. Depending on how dirty the water you boat in is, changing the impeller every 2-3 years is a good idea too (some people do it every year).
    If you're really wanting to do a "tune-up" then you'd basically want to do the same things you would to a car; change the plugs, wires, cap and rotor, check the belts, clean or replace the spark arrestor, inspect/clean the battery terminals/cables. There's no solid definition for a tune-up, you could go farther by doing things like checking the timing and adjusting the valves but on a 3 year old boat the aforementioned items probably comprise a pretty decent tune-up.
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