Fresh start after long term storage

[Overspendin']

We're very close to completion on out refit project (www.catalinathirty.com) and are getting ready to splash the boat after being high and dry for a year and a half.
Just wondering what the A4 gurus would suggest for restarting the old girl?
Aside from a few squirts of oil in the cylinders any other suggestions?
I've installed an inline priming bulb to help avoid over cranking, I'll need to refill the cooling system after rebuilding the pumps and a new thermostat.
Any special procedures or precautions there?
Thanks in advance! - Boyd

[rigspelt]

FAQ 21. Precautions when starting up an engine that has been sitting idle
http://www.moyermarine.com/faq/11.6.html

[sastanley]

Woo hoo!! Go for it Boyd. Your website and your work has been an inspiration to me.

Good luck getting the old girl to run!

[Overspendin']

Thanks Shawn!
Check back early next week, I hope to have the interior pretty much complete by that time.

[High Hopes]

Boyd,

Awesome work. It looks great. I like your nic.

Might you try to start her on the hard? Just to make sure she will start?

Good luck.

[Overspendin']

(I like your nic. )
Thanks Steve, Foose himself had a good laugh about it at the SEMA show in Vegas last year.