Why Mercruiser Sterndrive Maintenance is Important | My Boat

During our visit to Mercury Marine Canada, Jerry Sims walks us through some of the maintenance requirements for a typical sterndrive and reminds us why this basic maintenance is so important.

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[hugomoratillo]

He is funny "dealer is not trying to take your money" 🤣🤣

[elconquistador]

Dealer is going to help in more ways than one. Not only will they let you know what should be replaced, because it may fail in the next 10 years... But they will make your boat sit higher in the water due to your wallet being lighter.

[codenamecody]

"The dealer isn't trying to take your money" LMFAO

[Traxxas]

A lot of people like to service their own drives, would be nice to get a more detailed service tutorial from a expert like this.

[KMT]

Hilarious that they say this isn’t a diy service item. Maybe not for everyone, but this is very easy for a lot of DIYers

[stackwalker]

Stealership is not trying to take your money and do you a favor. BS

[franksmythe]

There is absolutely no reason whatsoever that a boat owner should not be able to preform these services on their own. A little bit of knowledge and elbow grease will save you thousands in Labor charges over the years.

[Handlehandlebars]

Why to much for the Diy? Some people not only can't afford a dealers costs but have u tryed getting your boat serviced during season? Lol. Good luck

[maldread]

"The dealers not trying to take your money, hes trying to do you a favor" What world you live in???

[pmt]

Just to put a new water pump in the parts 90 bucks the labor is 500 and it's a simple job

[OldWorkingMan]

If you want a boat with one of these drives you have 2 choices = 1. You will spend a lot of time & work on it (which I enjoy) OR 2. You will spend a lot of $$ on it. 3. would be some combination of the first 2.

[jmo]

Ok every year I should have my drive taken off - it’s been 12 year’s for me and I have no issues

[dshow]

I thought he was gonna say change lube every time out ! LOL!!!

[tooagle]

Getting an appointment to get a dealer to do this, let alone the cost, makes 'yearly' very difficult. Is it necessary to do yearly rather than go by a certain number of hours?

[morsalean]

Hello, I have a problem with MerCruiser gear lube Reservoir Dribble Valve leaking oil. When I remove the driveshaft unit, oil stops leaking. The valve appear to functioning normally. S.O.S

[davidmexicotte]

It is not too much for a DIY. This is just a commercial.

[imtheonevanhalen]

"I'd like the favor service please..."

[squidreuel]

Our boat repair shops are backlogged 4 month out and won't answer there phones..

[anthonymurphy]

Very interesting, contemplating buying a boat with a inboard motor, good information.

[wikid]

Replace all that stuff yearly? I would suggest not getting a stern drive.