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I have a 1970 19ft tri-hull, I/O. The front seats are square, in a u shape. I have seen some of the newer boats have storage under the front seats. In my boat, this area is only accessible from under the dash, and kind of a wasted area. What I would like to do is build ice chests in under the 2...
I live in California where, some of you know, we got no rain this year. We are having a hell of a drought this year. Fortunately we do still have some lakes to play on this summer. But... my city has issued a notice of a $500 fine for running water down the sidewalk/gutter. So what I would like...
I have a Merc 165. Carb tag number is 7040080. Throttle pump hasn't worked right in years. Kitted it last year. Still doesn't work right. It won't hold fuel. If I hit the throttle once, no fuel shoots from the pump, but If I pump the throttle a few times it will shoot fuel from the pump. I'm...
I have a 19' fiberglass tri-hull. I need to replace the bunk covers that are under the boat. There is nowhere around here to rent a slip to get the boat off the trailer. Can I jack up the boat off the trailer safely? I'm thinking use something like a 2 foot square plywood and just raise one rear...
1969 Mercruiser 165 Inline 6. I have a small trickle of water from under the manifold between cylinders 1 and 2. I'm hoping that it's only the freeze plugs, but I know it could be the block or head. I know I need to pull the manifold off to check it out. My family has owned this boat since 1979...
1969 Mercruiser 165 Inline 6. I have a small trickle of water from under the manifold between cylinders 1 and 2. I'm hoping that it's only the freeze plugs, but I know it could be the block or head. I know I need to pull the manifold off to check it out. My family has owned this boat since 1979...
According to a copy of microfiche I came across, the Mercruiser 165 started with serial number 2763442. I have serial number 2763647. Which means I have the 205th Mercruiser 165 built. My dad bought it in 1980. I now have it. We still run it several times a year, fishing, skiing, tubing, wake...
