I had a seat rip out of the floor on by boat this weekend when I hit some wake. I knew the floor was on its way but I didn't expect it to be as bad as I found. I posted pictures on a new shareaproject site. Please visit the link in my sig and feel free to comment.
I found this metal piece up against the shift shaft in my bell housing of my merc alpha 1. This part of the housing is exposed to the exhaust bellow/tube. Any ideas what it is or where it came from? The other piece is not around.
I just replaced the lower shift cable on my 88 merc to solve a stalling problem. It took me two days of afterwork in 100 + degree heat no less. I had to upgrade the shift shaft bushings as well. This post is an open invitation for anyone who is thinking of doing the same. Maybe I can share a tip...
I am looking for a simple dash mount (probably round guage type) depth finder. I am on a large fresh water lake and would like to see the depth, especialy during anchor, launch, and retrieves. My boat is a 21' I/O.
Anyone have recommendations on a brand and mounting type?
I am in the process of replacing my shift cable. The instructions I have mention replacing the shift shaft bushing with an upgraded one. My current set has a brass bushing on top and a black rubber seal underneath with a spring to help seal aginst the shift shaft. Is this the "new" version? Does...
I have a MCM 200 (305cu'' 8cyl) mercruiser with an alpha I drive. I need to replace the trim position sensor (port side) and I noticed the wiring goes through the transcom in a tight area. I have the manuals for my motor and drive on cd (mercruiser editions) but can't seem to figure out if I...
I am planning on removing the carpet that is around my motor (which is now power trim fluid soaked) and putting something else down. I have a stern drive baot and the motor is under a sun deck (not sure if that is the right term) so nobody will see the area unless working in the motor area...
This is interesting... The damage to the lower unit I didn't do. I picked up the boat this way. On my first run out I launched and recovered in shallow water. I think thats how I damaged the prop (it was new!). Can I use the boat this way?
UPDATE 7/18 - 06:50 ET: I was able to post the pics...
OK, so I just bought a used stern drive boat (21' Citation). I got to use the slip at the Marine the day I bought it, then they helped me pull it up onto the trailer at the end of the day. The next day I launched at a public ramp and everything went well until I tried to come back in. I brought...
I am looking at a 1990 Bayliner 2050 w/ a 4.3 OMC. I've been searching for a list of things to check out. I am very mechanically inclined and have good electrical knowledge as well. The area I am struggling with most the outdrive. Any ideas?
I am looking for opinions.. I don't have a lot of cash but I am very comfortable with engine/mechanical work as well as electrical. I am looking at both a 21' Citation 1988 w/ a 5.0 Mercruiser v8. v.s. a 20' Baylner 1990 w/ a 4.3l OMC. The later has a Cobra drive.. The Bayliner would be 2K...
