New Owner and New to Boating
Hello, first time poster here, looking to introduce myself and possibly learn a bit more from some of the experienced folks that have advice to give.
My family is getting in to boating for the first time this year. We picked up a 2005 Mobius LSV and are going to be cleaning it off and possibly taking it for our maiden voyage this weekend. I’ve spent a lot of time over the last couple weeks going through the forum and just reading ways to improve the boating experience. I’d say our primary goal is to use the boat for surfing/tubing/wakeboarding in that order of priority.
The plan for Saturday was just to clean it out and ensure that it runs well. I found a post that had a summarization checklist that I had a question on:
1. Install boat drain plug
2. Check platform bracket screws for tightness
3. Reattach all disconnected hoses from winter if not done. Raw water
strainer, v drive ,impeller housing, J tube, exhaust mani coupling.
4. Reinstall motor drain plugs and knock sensors, v drive drain bolts, tranny
cooler bolt, impeller and cover, and muffler drain bolt, if not done.
5. Clean battery terminals and connectors and install.
6. Check alignment of prop shaft coupler to v drive or tranny coupler. “Best to do in
water”
7. Check fluid levels of motor oil, tranny oil ,v drive oil and top up if
necessary.
8. Check grease in trailer bearings , brake fluid in reservoir, tire air pressure , and electrical.
9. Remove bag from flame arrestor if placed.
10. Turn key to power fuel pump.
11. Start motor and let any fogging oil burn off. Check for water leaks, and
oil leaks around oil filter from winterizing oil change.
12. Change and gap new spark plugs.
13. Replace fuel filter.
14. Reinstall speedo pick ups on mdc unit under dash if equipped.
With regards to #6, “Check alignment of prop shaft coupler to v drive or tranny coupler. Best to do in water.”, what exactly are we looking for this one? Why is it better to do it in the water?
Aside from those 14 steps listed is there anything else specific to v drives or Mobius or 2005 Moomba’s that’s worth talking about? In general, any advice you want to give to a novice, I’m all ears to hearing it.
I do plan to look seriously at some of the modding projects that others have posted, (hydro-turf instead of carpet, upgraded ballast pump system, increase seat height, etc), but just trying to make it through my first weekend to start off.
Appreciate your time.
Thanks,
Hayden
