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New Dates Added!! 2014 Outboard Motor Basics Class!

2014 Outboard Motor Basics Class
This year we will be offering one session at our facility on May 4th 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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