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I am thinking about checking out a boat with a Merc 488 4 cyl motor in it, but a little voice in my head tells me I read some bad thing about that motor. Any advice good, bad or otherwise on this motor?
Hello. I have been "casually" looking for a new boat. Currently have a '97 Aquatron open-bow with a 3.0 L. This add on the local Craigslist keeps getting my attention. As I am relatively new to boating, I was looking for any helpful input.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/2020240002.html
I am new to boating and not all that mechanically inclined. Found a local shop offer the services below. Does this seem reasonable, and is there anything else I need done? I have a 3.0 Mercruiser. Thanks for any input.
Run-up and check hoses and belts, stabilize fuel, check shift, throttle...
Hello. I bought a 1997 Aquatron 180 with merc 3.0 last fall. After using it this summer a few times I found the floor to be softening. Will not hold the screws to my seat very well. I'm debating tackling the job myself (have several mechanic friends) or finding a place near here to do the...
