[upthesaukee]

I must be the exception. In the years I owned Upthesaukee Too, I always opened the engine hatch, and stuck my head down inside to do a "sniff test". I also looked at the various reservoirs to visually check the levels. Engine oil, did I check it every time? Nope. Check it often? Yes, probably at least weekly. Check battery switch. Check bilge water level.

I could do all this while my wife got her stuff in order. Turn on the blower, and wait until she truly had stuff put away, and then got ready to handle stern lines.

Crank 'er up, and cast off. Enjoy the ride.

Dave