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I need to order some parts for my Mercruiser 170 I/O, 1985 - gaskets for top end of motor, hoses , bellows and other parts to service the outdrive, etc. Any advice on good internet suppliers? Or strong recommendation to buy locally (in Oregon)? My mechanic buddy likes the Stem to Stern website...

My rod boxes are cracked/broken ('85 V20, cuddy). Anyone know where there's something on this site about that (I searched some), or ideas about fixing/replacing them? It would be nice if they held a few more rods too. Thanks

I signed up kind of quick - didn't know this was going to be such a great board. Would like to change my user name - can I do this? Thanks - Scott

Finally got the boat ('85 V-20 cuddy) in the water and it started right up, but: 1) The outdrive wouldn't go down. The pump howled, but no movement - even with a guy standing on the drive for encouragement. 2) The tach pegs as soon as the motor is started and stays there at any RPM. My...

It's killing me to read about all of the fish getting hooked on the east coast - are there any guys around Oregon with V-20's. Any catching any fish?

I just acquired a 1985 V-20 (built August '84). The previous owner fished the boat in California, brought it to Oregon, had some work done on it and after the engine quit (in the Columbia River), he decided to buy a new boat. He was offered a low trade-in, and decided to send it to a good home...