I inherited a 17’10” BassTracker with a Mercury 115 hp outboard. It has not been on the water in several years.
Any tips or honest suggestions would be appreciated. the boat was well taken care of but has sat for close to 4 years.
I am looking to take a boating safety course online as well.
TIA
I take it it is a 2 stroke, if oil injected have a mechanic insure the injection system is working properly. Do not attempt to run without a set of ears for your water intake. Running a waterpump dry can ruin it in just a minute or so.
Not much need to be concerned about the boat itself, but hopefully the engine was stored properly and maintenance performed at least once a year...
IAC, don’t simply try to start it up before taking it to a certified Merc mechanic for inspection...