1972 Mercury 115

[ChickenoftheSea]

I found a nice old, well maintained, tri-hull for sale powered by a 1972 Merc 115. No problems, etc. HOWEVER, the motor does not have a power tilt. I live on the water (salt) and the boat would stay in the water all season. However, my concern is how to keep the lower end out of the water when not in use. I am not familar with Merc outboards of this vintage, but assume I can not manually tilt it back and lock it in place because of its size.

My current boat a '67 Dixie tri-hull with original '67 Johnson 33hp ...no need for a "power tilt" there!

Any ideas would be appreciate.

thank you,
Ted

 

[Plainsman]

Re: 1972 Mercury 115

There should be 2 small "rockers" on either side to hold it up for travel.

 

[ChickenoftheSea]

Re: 1972 Mercury 115

Thanks for info, I'm not sure what "rockers" might look like. I am guessing a piston like gadget to help you pull the motor out of the water.

Here's the craigslist ad with pic....if you see the rocker, please let me know.

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/1253309216.html

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1972 Mercury 115

The rockers look like dog eared shaped pieces of metal. Put motor in forward, pull it up and turn the tilt lock down to hold it. The bottom right picture shows the tilt lock being used.

 

[ChickenoftheSea]

Re: 1972 Mercury 115

The rockers look like dog eared shaped pieces of metal. Put motor in forward, pull it up and turn the tilt lock down to hold it. The bottom right picture shows the tilt lock being used.

I will be able to pull this motor up with help? Hate to sound so stupid.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1972 Mercury 115

You will be able to do it yourself. Pull firmly on the rear cowling handle. The motor is made to resist upward pressure, so expect it to be slow to move.

 

[ChickenoftheSea]

Re: 1972 Mercury 115

excellent! Thank you!