Started my engine today

[CDE2FLY]

Glad the first start went well! Couple thoughts on the items you noted:

Are you running the external Rotax alternator? If so, be sure you have a 12 volt power source connected to the back of the alternator or it won't put out any juice.

If the coolant leak is coming from the water pump housing and you removed the pump at any time, be sure you have the "seal washer" on the correct housing bolt (bottom most as I recall) or it will leak. You have to look closely to distinguish it from the other "standard" washers associated with the bolts holding the pump housing on (yes...I speak from experiance on both of these issues).

[Dorsal]

Fixed the alternator problem ..... I .. um .. forgot to ground the case, which doesn't happen naturally if you use that adel clamps to attach it
As for the smooth shut down I still need some practice, all I have managed to do so far is get a nice little back fire after the engine stops.
Still smiling

Also still have a coolant leak from the low left fitting to the coolant pump. Given it's proximity to the engine mount it is going to be a real pita to fix