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Bob that was not done. It has been kept in a garage but not drained. The boat was last used two years ago in 2016. We will be sure to drain out the old fuel. The mechanic said the same thing.

Yes sir he is a well known outboard mechanic in our area. That's why I told him to go ahead and do the work. It's a new world for me.

Thanks Little Ducky that's a good suggestion ongoing.

It's a 4 cylinder. We did have it running but very rough.

James W. StarrNew Member I took my 1987 17' Sea Ray Seville to the shop this morning for servicing and the technician is recommending a complete carburetor overhauL. This has the 4 cylinder 100 HP outboard engine. He maintains that because the boat has not been run since 2016 that there could be...

Yes sir using Gelcoat. I will have to check out Presta Super Cut.

Yes sir I did apply Gelcoat. I use it on my 2017 fifth wheel and found it to be a great product. I will need to crank up my high speed buffer for a deeper luster. I'm happy for now with the protection plus I ordered a new boat cover. Thanks for your input.

Thanks Bill for your thorough explanation. I do have a high speed buffer but need to get as you say the "right pads". Thanks again. I just ordered a new cover to protect. I have a 2017 35' Keystone fifth wheel under my only port. Happy boating.

Thank you for the info. I have applied Gelcoat. It has definitely helped.

My boat has been garage kept 30 years

What kind of polish do you recommend to remove the haze and bring back a nice finish on my 1987 Sea Ray Seville 17 foot?