Boat Repair/capsized boat

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turned my bass boat over today, it has a 90 horse inline 3 cyc mercury how do i know i have the motor flushed well.  any suggestions?

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Hi randy

  As long as the motor is able to sit upright over a period of time it should settle and work as usual but it is hard to tell how much damage is caused & what water penetration has occurred, try spraying WD40 (or similar) over, leave for a while & clean the spark plugs

Hope this helps

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Martyn

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Martyn Fryer

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Will help with any construction or outfitting questions including GRP laminating

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8 years boat construction,Joinery & outfitting on discovery yachts & similar vessels from 12-55ft, 6 years Senior chief carpenter for P&0 cruises repairing GRP,joinery,upholstery,tiling,carpets & painter/polisher

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NVQ lvl 3 Higher national certificate in boat construction

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