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First off, i would like to say, thanks to those who helped me on my other issues. We took her out yesterday and today for the first time in over 3 years. Now im having an issue. The first time the boat starts up it seems to start up OK, i still have to start it a few times for it to keep idling...
So i tried to get my oil in the lower end changed today because god only knows when that was last done (new owner). The drain screw is frozen and ive rounded it off. I heated it and used an impact gun but it just rounded the screw out. Any alternative to replacing the oil without having to drill...
I was given an 84 bayliner capri with a 85 HP force L-drive by my brother. The last time he took it out was 4 years ago and it shut off on him. After sitting in my yard, and the floor system rotting (thank god it was only the floor and not the stringers). Ive completely gutted the rotten wood...
