I have a 2005 VP 5.0 GXI with SX drive. The unit was put into service May of 2005. I have a Stainless Steel Laser II prop on it.<br /><br />I originally noticed the paint on the drive coming off on the sharp edges and all the way around the prop hub last season. When I looked at the boat the...
Anyone have any experience with the light weight 4 strokes by Merc,Tohatsu and Nissan?<br /><br />Thinking about a new motor in the 9.9 hp range. I know the three engines are identical.The Mercury has the multi control tiller handle that I like but costs more.<br /><br />I would like to have a...
How do you change an SX drive from left to right hand prop rotation? The Volvo literature says easily converted from right to left hand rotation.<br /><br />I am guessing it is done at the linkage under the upper outdrive cover......am I close?<br /><br />Also where in the drive line is the...
Has anyone ever ordered parts from Aftermarket Discount Marine parts?<br /><br />I am in the middle of a fiasco with them on an order placed 16 days ago that I have not recieved yet. Just wondering if anybody else has done business with them.<br />Hopefully this will get resolved today.<br...
I am doing a complete transom plate job on my 1985 mercruiser Alpha 1. Replacing all bellows ,water tube,gimbal bearing etc.<br /><br />What is the correct length for the water feed hose from transom plate to bell housing??<br /><br />The hose I removed was 14 inches exactly.<br />I read on...
I need to put new bellows on my 1985 Mercruiser.<br />I plan to buy all 3 bellows and clamps,bellows adhesive,outdrive gasket and orings,gimbal bearing.<br /><br />I plan on an alignment tool also. I have read I can get the gimbal hinge pins out with a 1/2 inch allen wrench,is this right? I...
I have a fiberglass fuel tank circa 1985 in my boat. I seem to have constant fuel problems. It gets the fuel pickup screen plugged up with tiny glass fibers. :mad: <br /><br />Anyone ever had this problem??<br />Do I just keep cleaning the screen or is there another way?<br />Or should I...
My dad is 65 years old and is considering a late model or new outboard for trolling and kicker motor for his 17 foor tri hull. He currently uses a 1965 9 1/2 horsepower johnson on an adjustable bracket. Last year I let him use my 2003 8 horsepower short shaft to see if he liked it. He loved...
Anyone have an opinion on Stingray boats??<br />I have been thinking about a late model boat (possibly new). I have looked at many makers,Bayliner,Maxum,Glastron,and many others.<br />I am looking in the 20-22 foot range mainly for inland lakes and reservoirs. I want a good quality boat for...
Hello to all I am new to the forum.<br />I am considering a boat power options include Mercruiser and Volvo Sterndrives. Any opinions on the quality of the two?<br /><br />I know the mercruiser has a better dealer network (more US dealers)<br />Volvo has a 2 year vs 1 year warranty on the...
