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    Trim pump exchange

    Well let me say that Iboats forums have helped me out tremendously. Usually all my questions have been answered using the search function. But I haven't found this question answered yet I am currently restoring a couple of boats in the mid 70's era and both have pre-alpha Mercruiser drives on...
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    Converting to Gen II controls

    I have a bunch of remote controls laying around the barn and I have a question. Can the Mercury Gen II controls be used on older Mercruisers if all cables are changed out also? Thanks for the info in advance
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    Replacing transom from outside

    I have a 1979 17'Mark Twain O/B that the transom is bad around the motor mount area and extends out about 8 inches away from there in all directions. I found this out during my last outing with this boat when tuning up the engine and under a hard acceleration it cracked the exterior gelcoat...
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