I have a 87 aluminum traveler boat with a 50 horse motor. The rig has not been in the water in 2 years. It has been covered and has new carpet and decking so the rig looks great. Before loading it down with gear and heading to the lake I am going to take it to the shop for some general maintinance. I have been told that I need to have the water pump replaced as it is probably dry rotted. Is this true and is there anything else that I need to specificaly mention to the mechanic to look at before I hit the water?
Also I have seen many different products to put on aluminum boats to clean them up. Specificaly the waterline mark on the boat. I have heard there are products that you just spray on and wash off and the boat will look new. I dont believe the adds for most of this stuff and want to use something that one of you guys has used and know works.