Recent content by Boston Habba

2006 DF 140 Tilt up doesn't work. Both the switch on the binnacle and the cowling. Try to trim up from either gives nothing. Press down and trim motor runs. I have assumed that both switches haven't gone bad at the same time. It has a single combined up/down relay. Clicks when down is...

I need to join two pieces of 1" SS rail tubing. I rather not go to the time and expense of welding. Does anyone know where I can get a 1' straight coupling. I have done a thorough internet search and can't find one. Any good ideas? Thanks

I have the three carbs, intake manifold reed block from 87 175 merc. Also SS prop. Yours for the taking. In Boston. You pickup. Carbs are in good condition. They were rebuilt just before the engine threw a rod a couple of years ago.

My son bought an old small house boat that he has to store in the water in Boston Harbor all winter. It has a merc I/O. I know outboards but not I/Os. How do you winterize an I/O that will stay in water all winter? Engine does not run. He is planning on getting it running and restored to live on...

I am doing some significant remodeling of my bow rail. Need new fasteners. How thick is the fore deck on an 83 cuddy? I am guessing about 3/4. Thanks

My son just bought a 1973 Farenwald Seacamper house boat. Actually more of a camper on a hull. It is an I/O. I and he know nothing about I/Os. OBs fine, I/O - nothing. Engine is a Ford 302. Out drive is an 888 Mercruiser. Boat seems to run fine. But, PO says that the shift cable is "sticky"...

Just bought a washdown pump. I am interested in hearing where you put yours. '83 cuddy

Yesterday went to J&W Marine in Salem MA to pick up the V20 after its engine service. Well, out of the corner of my eye I see a familiar hull shape so I go over to take a look. A V20! Closer look- tackel center in port bulkhead, bracket, starboard hatch covers. Wait a minute! Its Macos old boat...