Rox

Hi, I also got a Sporster 4Tec a few months ago and just got it back from the 10 hour service. I had a similar experience with the dealer but the shop is run by different people and the owner spent about 45 minutes with me when I picked up the boat going over all my questions and told me to call anytime with more questions. I have also read the owner's manual cover to cover as I want to make sure and do everything right. A couple of things I wanted to share and get others opinions on that he told me:

- Flush the exhaust EVERY time if in salt water

- Spray down and wash the exhaust area every time and spray lube.

- Spray down the engine (after cooled down) every tiem and spary lube being careful not to spray water on the fuse box or electronics and don't lube the silver exhaust pipe, the fuse box or the electronics...lub everything else.

- Get a pincher in case you ever have to be towed...VERY IMPORTANT...if you should have to be towed and don't have one...pinch the line yourself with your hand (like a garden hose). If you don't know which hose it is...it is the one coming from chrome exhaust.

- Always use the Bombardier 4 stroke oil (you probably will never have to add oil if you get the 10 hr and then 50 hr service every year).

- Don't waste your money on the BRP premixed coolant...buy coolant at your local auto parts or Wal-Mart...wherever.

- Don't worry about changing the sacrificial anodes...that will be done at 50 hour service.

- Grease the wheel bearings on your trailer every time you use the boat.

You may already know all this but wanted to share as I have the same concerns you have and want to make sure I do everything right.

What lake are you on? Must be a big one...I live south TX and have just been on Clear Lake so far...it is small and we know every nook and cranny now and went out at night this past Friday...that was cool!! Of course down here in August you almost have to go out at night to avoid the heat.

Have fun!!