The best way to treat a Merc!

[samo_ott]

Saw this on my river a few days ago after some rain...

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: The best way to treat a Merc!

Oh now that sucks !!!!
How much rain did you get ?????

 

[samo_ott]

Re: The best way to treat a Merc!

Apparently more than most folks thought. I did however bail out my boats between storms. Luckily.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: The best way to treat a Merc!

looks like the head is out of the water, barely, so if they can get it up CAREFULLY it may be OK. it's tricky when they are swamped. BTDT

 

[Texasmark]

Re: The best way to treat a Merc!

Agree with cookin. Nothing hurt that I can see. The only problem in fresh water is ingestion into the carburetor or water backing up into the exhaust manifold. The way it's sitting I see nether as a problem. I know the boat is small, probably doesn't even have a battery, but that is why they make self baling switches for/to supplement balers.

Mark

 

[Jlawsen]

Re: The best way to treat a Merc!

They also make cover poles that go inside to hold the cover up and let the rain run off the sides. A cutoff broom stick will do the trick. If the cover is lose it's not 100% effective but, it can buy you some time.