Just bought a Bass boat (Fisher) and the prior owner states that the outboard is original to the boat. I have no reason to doubt this because thru some research that was a common combination in 98 and the transom bolts look untouched. Question...in order to make for a pretty picture at time of sale the prior owner went spray paint happy and the M/N and S/N are painted solid.....any other place on the engine I can look for this info?
Second question....I have no 12V power to it right now and need to lift the outboard into the locked position by hand.....hyd bypass? I am assuming that it is the plastic 9/16th screw/bolt on the side??? Confused after 14 outboards this is the first Mariner/Merc for me....any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Second question....I have no 12V power to it right now and need to lift the outboard into the locked position by hand.....hyd bypass? I am assuming that it is the plastic 9/16th screw/bolt on the side??? Confused after 14 outboards this is the first Mariner/Merc for me....any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!