Originally Posted by
MJHKnox
Indmar lists what their recommendation is. Should also be in the manual. After reading and talking to people about this, I think the most important items are:
1) variable rpms for 10-20 hours
2) getting the first break-in service at 20 hours - change fluids and make any adjustments
With most new motors, if some thing is going to go wrong internally, it probably happens right away. They take your boat for water tests and run them up/down the lake here in Knoxville at different speeds.
Will you hear people about dealers loading up the boat for demo rides while surfing - Yes
Will you hear about people not following what is advised in the manuals - Yes
To me, I spend $175k on a boat, I will follow that break-in procedure and have the warranty to back me up.
Have fun with that 550!