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John A. Birdsall · 03-06-2010, 11:35 AM

It seems to me that my brother has a boat with a merc-cruiser in it and the second year he had it the bellows proved to be no good. It was sinking on the trailer as he put it in. He had another problem with it either the next year or year after. I recall it and said I am glad I have a OMC.

That being said, I would not feel safe If I did not check it every year and perhaps put some oil on it (coating it) prior to putting in storage, cleaning it off in the spring.

03-06-2010, 11:35 AM	#7
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	bellows It seems to me that my brother has a boat with a merc-cruiser in it and the second year he had it the bellows proved to be no good. It was sinking on the trailer as he put it in. He had another problem with it either the next year or year after. I recall it and said I am glad I have a OMC. That being said, I would not feel safe If I did not check it every year and perhaps put some oil on it (coating it) prior to putting in storage, cleaning it off in the spring.