rust

I just bought a 1997 Sea Ray 175 3.0 merc Alpha One. I was just feeling how soft the water hoses were by squeezing them and the elbow at the pump crunched. I took it off and found this: Should I pull the manifold and other cooling parts clean or replace? Is this the manifold flaking...

Hi all, I have an issue with my engine pad seat. The piano hinges have been rusting and streaking down the fibreglass. I originally cleaned the marks with Star brite rust cleaner which works however doesn't address the root of the problem. The piano hinge on one side now has rotted and the...

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and also relatively new to owning a boat. My Sea Ray 190 SPX 2018 has some rust marks. The boat is in Hong Kong and is used in open sea. It's stored in a dry dock. The two questions I have are : 1. Any suggestions on how to clean the rust from fibreglass and...

I have rust at the manifold gasket, motors mounts and other part on and in the engine cabin. Any thoughts on the pics? 79 hours on the engine. Mercruiser 4.3MPI 250hp.

Brand new to boat ownership, and am hoping for some advice! 1. Boat will be on a lift outside my home with access to water/power. What type of trickle battery charger would be best? How many amps would I need? Do you also have an external battery charger for emergencies? What size would I need...

When I flush my engine with the muffs, I notice a slight rusty color in the water after 5 to 10 minutes. I assume the rust comes out after the thermostat opens up and starts circulating water from the block:huh:. You can't tell by looking at the exhaust water but from the stain left on the...

I've noticed the rust stains coming from the engines on the transom (see pic). Is this a sign of a problem (i.e. galvanic corrosion), or does it just show that I worry too much and I need to clean the transom more often. I have Twin 5.0 with Bravo III's on a 2004 280 Sundancer. The boat is...