Did I Make A Mistake With This Motor??? (Motor Break In)

One of the most crucial first steps to ANY new boat is the Break In of the motor. In this video I show you how to break in the Mercury 50 hp Command Thrust...keep tuned till the end to see just how she does on this size of a boat!!
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#BassFishing #Mercury #MercuryCommandThrust #MotorBreakIn #CrestlinerXF189 #CrestlinerBoats #LewisBoats #2020

[@ericthao96]

Nice boat!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you! 👊

[@troyc3]

Nice vid thanks , what are those two pillar looking things on the stern?

[@TackleJunky81]

They are called Talons which are 10' shallow water anchors.

[@jimmielittle877]

That 45 mph sign at the bridge is for the whole lake or just under the bridge?

[@TackleJunky81]

Whole lake, no wake under the bridge.

[@jimmielittle877]

Okay are there many lakes to have a speed limit?

[@TackleJunky81]

@@jimmielittle877 I don't believe so, mainly HP restrictions.

[@jimmielittle877]

Thx I'd heard of a speed limit on some lake down south years ago.

[@DALEGPEKEL]

I really appreciate the GREAT reviews you gave on your Boat, Outboard and Talons - I recently purchased a 2022 Alumacraft 16 foot Prowler with a Honda 50hp outboard - Similar to your Crestliner, but a shorter and narrower boat. I'm having 10 foot Talons installed with the sandwich and tilt brackets and was concerned how much the added weight would affect the boat's performance - However after seeing your setup and how well your Merc 50 moved your boat, I'm more optimistic. A couple questions; My Honda 50 has a similar feature to the Mercs "command thrust" - How quick can you get on plane with a full fuel tank and did you go with the prop you have to help with improved hole shots?

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment bud! To be honest with me fishing smaller lakes I never fill the tank up...usually keep it about a half tank or so. Gets up on plane quick with no problems at all. The dealership picked that prop for me and just said it was the best option...I have zero complaints.

[@DALEGPEKEL]

@@TackleJunky81 Thanks for the reply TJ - Sweet looking boat and setup!!

[@TackleJunky81]

@@DALEGPEKEL No problem buddy! Thank you and enjoy your new boat! 👊

[@nawinchester]

Congrats TJ81. Glad you like your boat. It's sharp.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Nick!

[@jjohnston6645]

What is the price range for the rig?

[@TackleJunky81]

30k out the door how I have it rigged.

[@BassGeek]

Awesome man I'm happy you're happy with the motor and the boat.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you brother! 👊💪

[@lsnead72]

Did the dealer say what speed a 90hp would do on the XF189?

[@TackleJunky81]

I know the 179 was tested with a 90 and hit 41. I believe most dealers stock the 115 because not a huge price increase between the two. The 189 is about 100 to 150 lbs heavier than the 179.

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Great video and tip

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you brother!

[@MrPHATSPEED]

I will be doing another test and tune one my boat this weekend. And break in on the new Suzuki DF20A I bought for my aluminum fishing boat.

[@anthonyreeder8283]

Nice looking boat man congrats.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Anthony!

[@janosczovek8524]

Lovely really hope you enjoy the boat 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching Janos!

[@lukedawg357SIG]

Great boat enjoy and good fishing.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks for watching Luke!

[@geraldjohnsonfishing2211]

I bought the XF 179 with the max 90hp and I only run 43 gps. Good numbers with that 50hp.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes sir, not bad at all.

[@robhill8197]

I'm with you brother. Bought my first real boat this year, tracker Deep V hull. 16.5' x 7.25' and opted for the smaller 75HP Mercury motor on mine (As opposed to the 90). First day out doing break in I had her up at 5800rpm and 38mph into a 5mph wind, trimmed up about same as you. I wanted the wider boat vs longer because of wife and a 7 year old. Either way I'm very happy with my choice in boat and motor size.

[@TackleJunky81]

Glad to hear it brother! 👊💪

[@jasonmausteller2488]

I’m impressed my VT17 with a 75 only did 40 with a stainless prop

[@TackleJunky81]

Now that I know the 4 stroke sips fuel once the tank gets low I'll probably keep it around 5 or 10 gallons max. That and getting some tackle in the nose I bet it'll run even better. Appreciate you watching bud.

[@gregphelps1989]

Glad it all worked out for ya... awsome man!!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Greg!

[@wilsonportalatin1980]

¡Saludos from Puerto Rico! ¡Beautiful boat and very good video!

[@withheshan2716]

big help for others

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching!

[@randalluthe4792]

Watching how far outboards have come, it's interesting to see what they can do in power, weight and efficiency. I would have never thought of putting a 50hp on an 18ft boat; even a CT model. Still, it's nice to know how much you can do with one.

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@sonofafisherman743]

Enjoyed it 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you brother! 👊💪

[@c.shoefish]

Needless to say...make sure you do that oil change soon, and then another one soon after, don't be worried if you see some glitter in there. Glad everything worked out for yah. I just finished rebuilding my Yamaha 25 two stroke, can't wait to get it on the water and rip around in my little 16' boat. She sounds mean on the stand

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the heads up buddy! Good luck with your rig as well.

[@madmattfishing]

Great boat bud! Cant wait to see it get dirty from all them bass catches!!👊🏼👊🏼

[@TackleJunky81]

Me too brother! 👊💪

[@karlbradley4611]

Great engine

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@JimmyMack814]

Pretty cool video TJ and that boat really hustles around the lake. Looking forward to the fishing videos from it buddy.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Jim!

[@bassslayer3656]

I have a 2020 tracker pro team 175 tournament edition with a 75 mercury and with just me in the boat and a full tank of fuel I can hit 42mph. That’s really good for that boat considering it’s also a foot longer.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes sir, I'm really happy with it.

[@keithdickson8364]

Bass slayer 365 That’s the same boat I’m looking at. Do you feel cramped in the 175? I was thinking of it or the 190.

[@bassslayer3656]

Keith Dickson depends on how many people u plan on fishing. 2 people is more than enough room. Plenty of room for both of you to fish in the front as well. I didn’t feel that the 190 was worth the extra money for the little bit more room it had.

[@bmd1825]

Just took my Yamaha 50hp out this afternoon for a break in period. Ran it 1/4 to 1/2 for most part. Did do WOT to get on pad but never an extended period.

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@Ranger374_]

Great video Jim, boat looks like it's running great. Time for some square bill action soon! Lol keep up the great work buddy! 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Tim! Some square bill action is next on my list! 👊💪

[@geraldjohnsonfishing2211]

I’m going to a 3 blade stainless with less pitch to get my rpm’s up. Maybe then I will get into the high 40’s.

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@jamesjordan4051]

I have a 2019 VT17 with a 60hp Mercury and I have had it up to 37 mph, but I do not have the Talons and it is a full shorter than your boat, but I think it is plenty for my needs, like you I don't fish big bodies of water and I have never been an off shore fisherman. Another great video. I would really like to see you review the Talons as well. I have been thinking of getting a set, would love to hear your opinion.

[@TackleJunky81]

Sounds like you have a nice rig as well. I'll definitely review the Talons down the road...loving them so far.

[@nathanosowski1448]

Did you look at the Ranger RT 188 or 178? If so, what didn't you like about it? Nice boat you have! 👍👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes, 188 was very similar, but I liked the looks of the XF 189 more. I didn't care for the layout on the 178.

[@slaunchs]

Break it in how ur going to run it my buddy has a 40 merc on his 16ft tin can and that sucker hauls haha hammered down

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@user-em1oq5bi5j]

That Governor Bond Lake? Sweet new boat.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes, thanks buddy!

[@user-em1oq5bi5j]

Used to catch some studs there! My wife’s uncle had a house there.

[@TackleJunky81]

@@user-em1oq5bi5j My biggest is 6lbs...fun lake to fish.

[@1990cig]

Just curious did you consider the tracker 190TX TE? If so what made you decide on the Crestliner? Love the white by the way!

[@johngoodwill9310]

By all accounts it looks like it works good for the rig, can always change later if need be!

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! Thanks for watching John!

[@23rubmrtnz]

What happens if you don't break it in

[@TackleJunky81]

I'm not 100% sure...I just did what I was told and what the Mercury manual said to do.

[@baseballgod8065]

Mercury will void your warranty. They can tell if you didn't break it in properly when they scan your motor at the dealership.

[@ddm62571]

@@baseballgod8065 Sounds more like a scam on their park.

[@mikebarbieri8362]

I noticed on this boat you have talons. on your last boat you had power poles. why the change?

[@TackleJunky81]

No room for pumps, but to be honest now that I've had talons I like them better.

[@BassAmateur99]

NICE ~~~

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@shawnbeltran5846]

Nice rig! How do you like that wedge transom saver?

[@TackleJunky81]

Lovin it so far man!

[@shawnbeltran5846]

TackleJunky81 cool deal....ima have to get one, I hate taking that transom saver on and off..

[@gregstaton128]

Never under power the hull. You will never know the capabilities of the boat.

[@SnipingXshots]

Low key the beat to the video is hard and that rig as well I hated the break in period!!! You have link to it so I can rap to it when Im drunk?

[@KJCFishing]

Just wondering, what camera gear do you use and what editor do you use for all your videos. I am very interested??

[@TackleJunky81]

Gopro 5's and Adobe Premier Pro

[@danlewis1885]

How's the wife's Impala? We turned ours in. lease was up; now in a Blazer.

[@TackleJunky81]

We traded it a couple months ago...she's in a Grand Cherokee Limited X now.

[@tylerdaniels1299]

Does that transom saver work like the regular ones do? (Just as good or better?) We just got a tracker 190 we love it with the 115hp still breaking in lol we just want to run wide open

[@TackleJunky81]

That's what I was told and to be honest there's not even a spot on the trailer for the old style transom savers.

[@ryanbarnes5155]

Is this the time to buy a Bass Boat? Are the interest rates lower because of the Cova 19 virus ?

[@TackleJunky81]

I don't believe they are any lower.

[@bigotebassin7120]

Ryan Barnes some of the boat dealers in San Diego are offering to make first few payments and interest rates are low.....

[@joshholt1513]

Pretty impressive from a 50hp. At least with this boat if things change you can upgrade to a bigger outboard and not have to upgrade the whole boat.

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! Appreciate you watching buddy!

[@ryanm7949]

Love the Crestliner videos (not many action ones out there) -- actually picking up an XF 179 from Todd @ Lewis when the next production line comes through -- I'm in the St. Louis area. How do you like the Talons ? -- I'm on the fence between those and the Raptors, but sounds like space limitations may make my decision for me. Would also be curious what lakes you fish in/around the area. Thanks!

[@TackleJunky81]

Good crew at Lewis. I made a video because of a recent issue I had with my Talons, I'll link it below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooC4l2OGoc-hmJI

[@ryanm7949]

@@TackleJunky81 Great comp video. Looks like you mounted using a sandwich mount (I think). I’ve heard some warranty void issues going that route (vs transom mount), but assume Lewis cleared that concern? Did they do the install? Would prefer not to install to the transom, but want to preserve the Merc warranty. Thanks!

[@TackleJunky81]

@@ryanm7949 Lewis did the install and to be honest they didn't mention if the way they mounted them would void the warranty.

[@ryanm7949]

@@TackleJunky81 I’d assume you’re good. I think Merc has some approved mounts and if done by a dealer / Merc authorized shop, warranty is preserved.

[@TackleJunky81]

@@ryanm7949 Yes sir, I'd imagine so.

[@georgeseci8240]

Just out of curiosity what's the max hp for that boat?

[@joshholt1513]

150hp

[@georgeseci8240]

150? Why would you put a 50hp on then? I'm in Australia and I know here we rate it differently but I can't make sense of this, I mean cool it's up to the individual I guess. Buy the way I still the the channel doesn't matter what lol

[@joshholt1513]

@@georgeseci8240 because the main lake he fishes has a 50hp restriction. Cant have a motor more then 50hp.

[@TackleJunky81]

@@davidsedlacek3855 95% of the time I fish alone. Plus I'll never run it with a full tank of gas anymore which will make up for the tackle weight. 👊💪

[@georgeseci8240]

OK makes sense now, feeling a bit stupid now lol

[@brockhinson6685]

I just finished the break in on my 20 hp merc attached to my jon boat. I get up to 26 mph if there's no wind. Hated they break in period, but love the engine

[@TackleJunky81]

Not bad at all brother! 👊💪

[@camo_lb7252]

I’ll fast does this boat even go

[@motoman3290]

Did you do this with the boat loaded with all your gear 🙄 that was realy impressive .

[@TackleJunky81]

No, but I had a full tank of gas and after seeing how the 4 stroke sips fuel I'll only keep 5 to 10 gallons in the tank which will make up for the weight in tackle.

[@alexkoutdoor]

Glad to see your dealer actually used their brains to give it some thought and make a good recommendation to meet the request you brought to them. That's a good size boat for a 50 hp but with their help it gets it to 30 mph which is very respectable.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes sir, the customer service at Lewis is top notch! Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching buddy!

[@matthewbroussard8191]

Should have gotten a evinrude

[@23rubmrtnz]

I did none of that. I purchased my boat brand new 2yrs ago and just ran it to my fishing spot frist time on the water and started fishing 🤷‍♂️

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@c.shoefish]

Did you at least do an oil change soon after? Like within 10 hours? If not...that's not a smart move

[@23rubmrtnz]

@@c.shoefish I did at 100hrs never have had any issues with it and it going on 3yrs. I fishing at least 3 times a week

[@c.shoefish]

@@23rubmrtnz you got lucky then. I rebuild engines for a living. Proper break in is very important. Then again all these new engines are built by machines and tolerances are damn near perfect...glad everything is working out! Tight lines my man

[@MrLapin-LL]

Long break in is OLD school stuff. With today's build quality/tolerance, we really DON'T need to do all this. An engine is an engine. Do you do break in with your car? Nope. You don't need too. Should you do a 10hrs break in on your outboard? If you like it, yes (it's your butt) but NO you dont NEED to. I'm with you FIT BASSN.

[@marshall2294]

Shoot my lake over 35,000 acres lol

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@chadbollen4837]

Why to small. Mistake buy. My step father made same mistake

[@TackleJunky81]

Lol, not a mistake...just a catchy title. We have HP restrictions on our lakes...50hp max.