I posted earlier for advice on recovering my old pontoon boat deck, It is all aluminum and in good shape. Boat sits out uncovered May - October and is mainly used for fishing. Group recommended vinyl, rhino, Durabak etc.
I appeciate the help and info.
Well, dang that stuff is high dollar.
By my...
Searched forums and seems like 50/50 whether my question belongs here or in pontoon boats. So I'll start here. Boat is a beater mostly for fishing. No ski, swim but we do take morning runs 2 or 3 hours at times. Boat is a 28 foot 1983 Funtoon with all aluminum deck and a completely worn out ugly...
Mercury 60HP 4 Stroke EFI Year 2004-2005 with (I think) 4 1/4 inch diameter gearcase. I know it is not the Bigfoot.
Book says capacity is 24 oz.
Every time I change this lube it holds only 10 - 12 oz.
I carefuly follow the directions about leveling motor, allowing to drain completely, refilling...
Boat Pontoon/Engine Mercury 4Stroke EFI 60HP.
Question; what does the group recommend on timing of year end oil and gear lube changes ?
I have heard from some (skilled marine tech and a master mechanic) that my habit of changing oil and lube prior to winter storage is not the best solution...
Have a 30 year old Funtoon 28 foot pontoon boat with original aluminum deck and a very ratty original carpet. Carpet is so bad now it is a trip hazard.
Boat is used for fishing and slow cruising. A real "Plain Jane" but in good shape.
Just mounted a new 60HP motor on her last year so now its...
2005 Mercury 60 HP 4 Stroke EFI Outboard.
I looked in iboats and google and can't find a manual for my motor.
I am a boating newbie and must be missing something here.
I see manuals that are close to what I think I need but they cut off at 2004 and my motor is a 2005 production.
I want the book...
Merc 60 HP 4 stroke EFI Outboard 2005(not Bigfoot)
Problem getting the danged sparkplugs out to squirt in a little oil !
Just finished searching this forum archives and found all info needed except for one helpful bit.
I used the owner manual and this forum info to put my motor to bed for the...
Newbie question.
Put a new 60HP 4 Stroke EFI Mercury on my old (1973 28 foot Funtoon) pontoon this summer. It replaced a 60HP 2 Stroke Evinrude.
Had a marine tech mount the motor and controls for me.
Motor runs great, boat is all aluminum deck and in good condition.
I am satisfied but have one...
Hi all,
I know this question might go the way of "how long is a piece of string" but,,
under ideal circumstances wind, temp, current etc. running at about 1/2 to 3/4 WOT pushing a 1800 pound 28 foot pontoon boat with 4 people on board and the trim set just right.....
how many miles per gallon...
Hi All from a boating newbie. Sure would appreciate a little info here.
I have just this week bought a 2005 (New in original box from a authorized Mercury dealer) 60 HP 4 stroke EFI Outboard.(Not the bigfoot)I also have the original full 3 year warranty.
I hired an on site marine tech(who...
