oil change

Hello all, 1991 SD 310 I have recently changed the oil on both 7.4 engines with v drive both were running just fine. After oil change port side engine will not crank. No click, nothing. I assumed it was the ignition switch and changed that but no change. Now I'm zeroing in on the starter...

4.5 quarts is what the crankcase of my 2003 5.0 L-MPI holds. The specs that came with the boat say 5.5 quarts. The corrected specification is documented at: https://www.mercruiserparts.com/mercruiser-gas-engine-oil-capacity with the following line: MCM [Sterndrive] 5.0L & MPI GM 305/5.0L V-8...

Hey there - Attached is a picture of my 1987 SeaRay engine. I have a few questions that I was hoping you could all help answer: 1) I'm looking at getting a new alternator, voltage regulator, and starter. Any idea how much these parts should cost each? I'm located in Canada. 2) I am looking to...

Our boating days are number for us. I am looking to purchase an oil extractor. There are so many on the market. Jabsco makes one with a small motor mounted on top of a 5 gallon white bucket - they make another that has a clear container that can lay flat both are around $140. Does anyone...

Does it seem worthwhile to change all the fluids midseason on my twin 8.1's? No reason, other than preventative maintenance. I've had the boat for two years and am thrilled to say I have not had one single issue and desperately want to keep it that way! There's about 225 hours on the engines...