I have a common issue with old whalers, a very old (late 60s/early 70s) 17' boston whaler center console with the large wood center console (w/ reverse angled wooden windshield). Its in horrible shape. I just got this boat last fall have not had time to do much with it til now. I want to use...
Last fall I had a major service done by my local authorized Merc mechanic - he did whatever is involved including tune-up, filters, plugs, lube, and did the water pump and thermostat. This spring I noticed although the engine starts/runs fine, when I get up to say just before planing speed...
