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R Lowery replied to the thread Recommended parts.

unfortunately it was during their transition, hull is welded, but the stringers are riveted. i haven't found any loose rivets, but when...

Sunday at 10:16 AM
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R Lowery reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Recommended parts with Like.

Yes quicksilver is mercurys brand that they sell outside their dealer network. Same parts part numbers except for a few digits are the...

Sunday at 10:10 AM
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R Lowery replied to the thread Winterization difficulty.

i will be keeping this boat, the 4.3l rebuild is a short term bandaid, i will end up swapping a v8 in, probably an LS 5.7

Sunday at 9:12 AM
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R Lowery reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Recommended parts with Like.

I agree test drilling the transom and stringers with the motor out 5/16" drill, mark off a drill depth of 1/2" to 3/4" Drill 2" above...

Sunday at 9:07 AM
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R Lowery replied to the thread Recommended parts.

reguardless of what i find rot wise ill be keeping the boat and repairing it, it has a nice aluminum hull and is about the perfect size.

Sunday at 9:01 AM
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R Lowery replied to the thread Recommended parts.

Thanks, ill check those, and is quicksilver same as oem? when i tear into it i will be replacing stringers and modifying the floor. i...

Sunday at 8:59 AM
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R Lowery replied to the thread Winterization difficulty.

Yep, i will end up running Delo ELC for coolant. i like it in all the equipment at work i maintain.

Nov 22, 2025
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R Lowery posted the thread Recommended parts in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

So will be installing a 4.3 i rebuilt in the next couple months. previous owner seemed pretty meticulous on maintenance, from what i can...

Nov 22, 2025
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R Lowery reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Winterization difficulty with Like.

agree with above trying to swap a motor with the drive in is 5x as difficult than doing it with the drive off since you have to have...

Nov 22, 2025
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R Lowery reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Winterization difficulty with Like.

the outdrive it self in the down position is self draining as long as the drain holes are clear. I spalsh some af in the prop hub to...

Nov 22, 2025
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R Lowery reacted to nola mike's post in the thread Winterization difficulty with Like.

You removed the engine but kept the drive on?

Nov 22, 2025
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R Lowery reacted to Bondo's post in the thread Winterization difficulty with Like.

Ayuh,....... Welcome Aboard,..... You need to have the drive, Off, to put the motor back in, so do it now, then there's no...

Nov 22, 2025
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R Lowery replied to the thread Winterization difficulty.

yep, never said i was smart, or experienced in boats.

Nov 22, 2025
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R Lowery replied to the thread Winterization difficulty.

thanks. it shouldn't be plugged, I took it on the water when i first got it so i could verify the drive worked before teardown. got...

Nov 22, 2025
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R Lowery posted the thread Winterization difficulty in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

Okay, bare with me I am new here and this is my first post. trying to partially winterize my boat. I purchased this 19.5' spectrum...

Nov 22, 2025

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