Merc Cruiser leaks rusty water when in dry storage

[RICK PER]

My boat is powered by a 2005 5.0 Merc cruiser engine and it is used in salt water. It is stored in dry rack storage and the marina has informed me that I am responsible for any damage to the boat below as a result of leaking rusty water. Any good fixes to this problem

 

[Bt Doctur]

sounds like it was not winterized and the block or manifolds have cracked.

 

[bruceb58]

If the rusty water is dripping out of the drive, that is totally normal.

 

[alldodge]

My boat is powered by a 2005 5.0 Merc cruiser engine and it is used in salt water. It is stored in dry rack storage and the marina has informed me that I am responsible for any damage to the boat below as a result of leaking rusty water. Any good fixes to this problem

:welcome: to iboats

If it's leaking out of the block and out through the transom drain plug, then sure am sorry about a cracked block. Install the drain plug and fix the engine later.

If it's leaking out the prop, get a canvas or plastic bag, put some rags in it and tie it on the prop and outdrive. May even be able to tie a bucket under the drive if you can see where the drip is coming from

 

[Grub54891]

Where are you located?

 

[redneck joe]

welcome to the forum.

 

[Scott Danforth]

CLR or kaboom will help remove rust marks from the boat below