On Mon, 9 Feb 2004 07:16:00 -0800, "John M. Wright"
wrote:

Sorry for posting a non-boatbuilding question. I have been ordered to clear
out some unused, but working stuff cluttering up the garage, for a larger
project. So, I'm about to post a Mercury 50hp ( Merc 500 ) and a 65hp ( Merc
650 ) outboards on eBay and was at a bit of a loss as to how one would ship
items this large and heavy ?. Any sugestions as to packing and how to ship
would be most welcome. Again, sorry for the off-topic post. Thanks for your
patients.

John

I have received a Mercruiser out drive which had 1/2 inch blue foam
taped to all surfaces, then covered with corrugated card and strapped.

Brian W