Just taken delivery of first ever rib. The engine is a 90hp mariner 2000 model. Should the bolt the holds the prop on have a cover over it of some sort or is it common for it to be exposed but very well greased. just wasn't sure. Also - on an engine like this I presume you use normal unleaded - do you still have to mix the oil with it or is that done automatically on big engines.
Please excuse the ignorance - always sailed a catamaran or used dad's drascombe lugger until now.
With regards the oil mix speak to the previous owner or consult the manual.
I presume by the bolt protruding on the prop then you mean the bolt that goes straight out through the prop. This will be secured with some sort of nut and a cotter pin. Then you can put grease on it. Check it has a cotter pin or it might come off at high speed and hurt someone.
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Bolt - normal
Fuel - mormal unleaded
oil - should be autolube on an engine that size and year, does it have an oil tank under the hood? if so its autolube, if not its premix.
hope this helps
Jiz
