Put the boat in the water ran
Put the boat in the water ran at low speed (less than a 1000rpm)for about 10 min. heard loud squeal and thought it was a belt. Took a look and realized I did not open sea cock. Shut it down and needless to say I think I screwed the pooch. Engine turns over but...
"NEW TO THE SITE BUT THERE'
"NEW TO THE SITE BUT THERE'S A TON OF INFO HERE AND IT IS A REAL HELP. ANY WAY I PURCHASED A 79 PENN TAN 24XE A COUPLE OF WKS. AGO AS A PROJECT BOAT THAT OVER ALL JUST NEED (TLC,TIME LOT'SA CASH)BUT THEY ALL DO FOR THAT MATTER. So I'm in the replacement stage...