Winterizing without breaking in new engine?

[The_Doctor]

Hey guys,

I need some insight on my 98 speedster (twin 800's). I just replaced one of the engines in it with a new one. Almost done everything but I've got a lot of stuff going on with moving, so I dont think I will have time this year to properly break it in on the water. It's already starting to get pretty cool in Ontario. I am just wondering should I be concerned about not breaking it in this year? Or am I overthinking this? I will obviously put stabilizer in the gas, run antifreeze through it and fog the cylinders.
Thanks for the input!

 

[racerxxx]

Did you run water in it? If so just follow the normal winterization procedure.

 

[The_Doctor]

Did you run water in it? If so just follow the normal winterization procedure.

No water has run through the new engine.
I was just wondering if storing the boat all year long without breaking it in would do anything "bad" to the engine.
Just dont want any problems next season when I go to start it up for the first time.

 

[racerxxx]

If you haven't ran water thru it, I would just pull the spark plugs, spray it with fogging oil and call it a day. I wouldn't think twice about it.

 

[The_Doctor]

If you haven't ran water thru it, I would just pull the spark plugs, spray it with fogging oil and call it a day. I wouldn't think twice about it.

Okay thanks. I figured I was overthinking it but just wanted to check.
Thanks again!

 

[mikidymac]

Yes, if it never had water in it there’s nothing to prevent from freezing so don’t add anything. Fogging oil is good to prevent the fresh cylinders from rusting.