In a couple of weeks I will be the proud owner of a 2014 Skeeter FX20 with a 2014 250 SHO. I have zero experience with the SHO or any 4 Stroke for that matter. The engine has 194 hours on it. The dealership is servicing it before I pick it up. That service will include engine oil change, lower unit oil change, and water pump kit. My initial thought was to change the water/fuel separator and the fuel filter when I get it home.
I’d like to get some opinions on a few things. I’m very mechanically inclined and did most of the work on my previous two strokes.
1) I need to check with the dealer to see if the timing belt has been changed. If it hasn’t is this something I should go ahead and do?
2) They made me aware to run 89 octane fuel. What other additives or cocktails should I run with the fuel. One side is I have a massive fear of todays fuels. In my current boat if it sits for longer than 2 weeks, even though it’s always treated, I will siphon it out of the boat and use it in one of the vehicles. Gas is expensive but not near as expensive as the issues stale separating gas can cause.
3) Any do’s and don’ts you guys/gals have learned over the years you wouldn’t care to pass along?
I’ve been searching and read for the past couple of days since I signed the agreement. It’s going to be a couple of weeks before I can get the boat picked up due to their back up in the service department.
Appreciate any and all feedback.
Thanks
Chris