Recent content by Bone fish

Re: Water in cylinder 1967 950 SS This sure looks like a head gasket to me. Either way, looking at this and the exhaust cover it sure seems best to pull the powerhead. I don't think i willbe able to adequately inspect, clean or reassemble with it in place. How daunting a task is it?

Hi All! My wife's beloved '66 Searay has a recently rebuilt 1967 95 Mercury. The motor was done by a reputable shop and all new recriprocating parts (crank, pistons and con rods). The work was done in 2010 and the motor probably has 20 hrs since. Chesapeake Bay use, so its brackish water but...

Hi, we just got a new swim platform for our boat and I am wondering if there should be zinks on the round SS support tubes. Also should the fasteners holding the platform to the transom be connected to the boat's bonding system? I have zinked and bonded swim platforms in the past, but wonder...

Hi, can anybody recommend a marina in Manhattan? My google search was disapointing. The only viable hit was 79th street boat basin, but unfortunatley they do not take reservations. I believe there is a marina at Chelsea Pier, 23 st, but could only leave a message. Thanks!

Hi, new here but not to boating. I have looked at lots of threads regarding bouncing tachs and could not find an answer to my problem. Motor is a Marine Power 454 with GM high energy ignition, inboard shaft drive. I have had problems with erratic tach readings since the motor was installed...