Bayliner 192 engine drip tray?

Question

I have recently purchased a Bayliner 192 with the Mercruiser 3.0L motor fitted. It suffered from a leaking rocker cover gasket and a weeping manifold gasket (externally), hence the bilge has lots of emulsified oil swilling around. No problem - new gaskets and bilge cleaner will sort that.

However now I don't want to test the theory of oil and water being miscible again, should it spring another oil leak and so am looking for an under sump drip tray.

Where might I purchase such an animal in the UK, or is it just a case of attacking the wife's washing up bowl with a stanley knife and padding it out with oil absorbant pads?

Answer 1

Cut a 5gallon drum in half.Lay it on its side and cut it horizontally.

Answer 2

You are going to have to come up with your own tray, but there is another answer. You can get oil pads at any marine supply store and place them under the engine. There are a couple of types. One that absorbs only oil and one that absorbs oil and water. I use the oil only. They are great and if you do develope a leak any time you can tell where its coming from just by the location of the oil spot on the pad. Go to www.newpig.com, you can order them or at least see what I am talking about.