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Take a plastic handle screw driver and tap on the transom with the handle all around it. If it sounds hollow,you may have issues. Check.all around the engine mounting holes. You tap.around it enough,you'll figure out the change in sounds

You can buy a uv dye to add to any fluid from you're local.auto parts store,I've used food coloring before trying g to find leaks from multiple tank set ups(different color for each tank). The uv stuff leaves a pretty decent trail,even without using the uv light, once you put the light on it...

I can get it to Raleigh or Sneads Ferry if needed

Ive got a good friend of mine that build T tops and hard tops down in Charleston. He's very experienced and has been doing it for a while. He used to build Tops for Freeman Boats before they brought it inhouse. the very first thing he will tell you, is watch your weight. You don't want anymore...

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yes, clam shell cowl, horizontal reed 2.4, $1000 with the stand and what ever i have to go with it (spare set of carbs, etc..) Engine is in Charleston right now

Just an older 200 mercury 2 stroke

selling my personal boat, the "Searona". 1996 17 Sea Hunt, 1999 150 Johnson Ocean runner( 60 degree motor). Hydraulic steering. Flip flop sea. bimini top, plenty of rod holders. Single axle trailer. I'll see if I can upload some pictures. Found a bigger boat that i want. $7500 OBO. Located in...

I'm a marine mechanic with 38 years experience, I used to specialize in stern drives. If you can do the labor, sterndrives can be more affordable than outboards, but there is much more than can go wrong in a stern drive than an outboard. 30 years ago I would have rather had a stern drive...

I've got an 86 2.4 200 mercury

As far as filling your tank, it's true,that a metal tank will condense water from the atmosphere,but it's a very small amount( I've done test). Your tank being plastic completely negates this as well. OEM manufactures consider any fuel.over 90 days old bad gas. I'd rather have a small amount of...

Did you look at the fittings on the tank? Fill,vent and supply? I see a lot of corroded antisiphon valves

you probably have a stopped up vent and the gas leaked out under the pressure of a full tank. check the area around the fuel sender, its the most common place to find a leak. BTW, keep your tank as close to empty during storage and fill with fresh fuel in the spring