Posted by Binkie on 10/30/09 - 4:29 AM
#6
I had a pair of Mercruiser 165`s in my `25 Bertram. They are inline 6 cylinder Chevys, OHV with a carb. I replaced them with rebuilt ones from an automobile re builder. I replaced the freeze plugs and the water pump with marine stainless as I ran them in salt water. They are simple engines, with simple maintenance. The problems lie in the stern drive units if you keep the boat in salt water.