Recent content by rlg

Unbelievable 3 weeks , two gaskets, countless hours of idling to test engine and finally the solution that should have happened day one. My mechanic blew up at tech's and they finally agreed to send a new engine. I was supposed to get the boat last week but every time they tested the engine...

Thanks very much for the responses. It does reassure us to hear the same story from a neutral source and the logic seems sound. still a little disappointed that it took 2 weeks to resolve but that is the way it is and we should pick up the boat Tuesday and will let you all know how it goes.

FYI just thought I would update you on my situation. After lengthy discussions with Mercury reps. The problem that caused the water in the oil was a filing caught between the gasket that seals the powerhead to the lower unit. The solution for them is to replace the gasket and be done. Their...

Thanks for the input. we feel the same way and are beginning to get frustrated by Mercury response or lack there-of. In Montana our season is very short and precious weeks are going by.

I just bought a new 22sslx in April with a Mercury 4 stroke 115 hp engine. We love our boat and for the first 20 hours no problem. on the advise of our local mechanic we changed the oil at 20 hours and am glad we did. when we pulled the drain plug for the engine oil about 2 cups of water gushed...