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Thread: break in period

  1. #1
    ahhell
    Got a question, i just bought my first boat, a 1999 Commander 454 jet. It only has 68 hours on it, is this a sufficient break in period or is there a longer recommended time. I do plan on having it serviced prior to my maiden voyage. Any info would help

  2. #2
    MRS FLYIN VEE
    I don't know too much about break-in periods but I would think 68 hrs would be sufficient. BTW very nice looking boat in your signature.

  3. #3
    Salty Cracker
    Depends on who you ask...break-in is usually 20hrs, but you hear people say that a motor isn't truly broken in till 100hrs.
    Dealers usually say 20hrs though

  4. #4
    ahhell
    I just wish the colors would show better...oh well

  5. #5
    MRS FLYIN VEE
    they look awesome to me. but i'm sure the pic doesn't do it justice. they usually don't. awesome ride. key is alot of wax.

  6. #6
    HCS
    Break in is 20 hrs. the motor really doesn't loosen up until 100hrs.
    Nice boat. Go out and run it WOT. It's good for it.

  7. #7
    ahhell
    i CANT WAIT!!! nothing like sitting in the boat listening to the tunes and drinking some beers...just not the same in the back yard...:cry:

  8. #8
    Kachina26
    I sure hope that's not a first service at 68 hours.

  9. #9
    ahhell
    me too... i have to talk to the guy i bought it from to sign the pink, i better start an "things to ask "list

  10. #10
    HCS
    I change my oil every 50hrs. Or once a summer. 68hrs is low,
    The boat should be fine. Change the fluids and go party.

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