1974 20' SeaCraft CC w/ I/O in Saltwater Slip

[pelican]

my boat's kept in saltwater from april to december-it's a stern drive set up.
unfortunatley,there's alot of bad information-"bad information" being incorrect...i've read all kinds of untruths-one gentleman stated,"bellows have to be repalced every year"...merc calls for bellows every 5 years-same time as manifolds and risers...no big deal...
i'v ehad no problems,nor have any of my customers...old saying,believe half of what you see and none of what you hear...
and for the record,i own and operate a marine repair biz...

[timbidwell]

my boat's kept in saltwater from april to december-it's a stern drive set up.
unfortunatley,there's alot of bad information-"bad information" being incorrect...i've read all kinds of untruths-one gentleman stated,"bellows have to be repalced every year"...merc calls for bellows every 5 years-same time as manifolds and risers...no big deal...
i'v ehad no problems,nor have any of my customers...old saying,believe half of what you see and none of what you hear...
and for the record,i own and operate a marine repair biz...

Thanks pelican
I always feel its best to ask people to share their personal experiences when trying to form an opinion about an issue or decision where I have no direct experience.

Thanks again for your input.

I hope to hear from others as well about their saltwater I/O experiences.