Recent content by jjuriga

Does anyone have any laying around that they don't need or want to sell? Or any ideas on aftermarket replacements? Sadly, in the course of restoring my v20, I lost mine. tia

Here's my issue: Water intrusion from the bolts on the pulpit over time rotted the teak, yes the teak. It also** rotted the wood in between the fiberglass layers on the bow itself... So I have a major problem on my hands. What if... WHAT IF --- I cut the bow top piece right off and make an...

SO I have an '87 cuddy with a 60 gallon tank. Needs replacing and I ran across this one: https://www.oceanlinkinc.com/product/50-gallon-belly-shaped-tank-44-x-30-75-x-10-25-folt5007/ I'm pretty sure it will be ok for a fit, anything I'm missing? BTW: I checked with the original company in...

looking for something decent... I'm in Central FL on fresh water, looking to spend max 5-600 ish.

I have just replaced my dashboard and all gauges. Everything is working great except the fuel. It was broken before the project also... I have a full tank of gas, the gauge has power and is grounded properly; all connections are new. Pink wire is attached and runs to the sender. I have a...

Well, I made a post back in July regarding an awful grinding noise when attempting to start it. It was resolved by tightening up the starter bolts. Well, the issue is back and it sounds awful. I'm not trying anymore to start it in fear of hurting it. It started earlier and sounded great...

1987 Mercruiser 200/v8 io with Thunderbolt 4 Just started a few weeks ago... go to start, just a click. again, again, again... starts right up on 4th or 5th turn. Now its like the 10th turn. But when it starts, it starts and runs beautiful. Any ideas on where to begin?

Hello all, curious if my engine is performing the best it can. I had it out today on Lake Dora in Central FL. Flat, minimal wind. Had it wide open and it hit 45.6mph at around 4500 rpm (or close to it). Engine seems to be running nicely... stays right around 140 degrees, fires up on the...

I have a 1987 200/v8 merc. I put it in the water on Sunday, started great and ran beautiful (just had the lower unit serviced and seals replaced due to leaking gear lube). Parked it at my dock, washed it etc and when I went to start it last night, it made an awful grinding noise. I stopped...

Started up the boat yesterday outside on the trailer... to get ready for today and noticed a little knocking sound while giving some throttle. It does not sound like it's coming from the engine... oil pressure good, checked the oil level myself. All good. (200/v8 merc) I did notice that if I...

I am replacing the louvered vents on both sides on my v20. It had black plastic, replacing them with stainless steel. My question is, does the direction of the vents affect anything other than looks? I ask this because it would seem to me that visually, they should point to the aft...

So I am literally at the end of a two year v20 rehab!! The floor was the last (almost) thing to do... and it turned out awesome! I was hesitant to do it on my own, what material to use, what color... the list goes on and on. I actually tried dome garage floor paint... no good at all. I did...

Hangin out around downtown Fort Lauderdale this fine Memorial Weekend. God Bless America!

Hello all... I have two things left, before my rehab is complete: paint the floor and put the folding seat back in. I removed the seat a year ago and have not looked at it since. Now that I'm looking at it, the bottom is a little banged up, scuffed and marked up etc. Was thinking about...

Installing a new stereo in dash and wondering what I can hook the ground to? Do i have to run it to the neg battery terminal? Or maybe the steering column? Any help is appreciated!