1999 Force by Mercury Marine 120 HP ELPT…Can you use the engine in saltwater?

Looking for a new Pontoon Boat Enclosure? - You need to be a part of our "Preferred Customer List" - Where you will get the best prices and discounts on new pontoon boat canvas - Complete the form to the right of this page now. See you on inside. Thanks, Rick Ostler


jtexas is correct on this one, no elaboration necessary. Regards


powered by Yahoo Answers

2 Responses to “1999 Force by Mercury Marine 120 HP ELPT…Can you use the engine in saltwater?”

  • Richard C:

    jtexas is correct on this one, no elaboration necessary. Regards
    References :

  • jtexas:

    yes, but take precautions.

    1. you must wash the motor down and flush it out with fresh water after every use.
    2. change the water pump impeller (full kit if the housing shows signs of corrosion) every year.
    3. change the thermostats every year, and inspect the poppet valves.
    References :

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

1

Pontoon Boat Repo
Pontoon Boat Enclosures
Pontoon Boat Archives