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    Force to Force by Mercury Controls Swap

    I am wondering if anyone knows if the controls from my 1990 Force 50hp will work with a 1996 Force by Mecury 40hp motor?
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    Battery for 1965 Johnson Seahorse 60hp

    Battery is dead on my boat, not sure if the current battery was correct for the motor. Any suggestions or recommendations on what battery I need for this motor? How many Cold Cranking Amps minimum do I need? Thanks.
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    1965 Johnson Seahorse 60HP Manual Tilt Issue/Question

    Re: 1965 Johnson Seahorse 60HP Manual Tilt Issue/Question After a little more research, I have discovered that this part is "Lever, manual, rev. lock, original part number 307231. Can anyone tell me if this a key part to me being able to raise and lower (tilt) the motor? If so, what are my...
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    1965 Johnson Seahorse 60HP Manual Tilt Issue/Question

    I have a new to me, 1965 Johnson Seahorse 60HP V-4 , 2 Cycle motor that I can't figure out how to tilt. Also, I noticed that some type of locking/release handle is broken off. I have attached pics. My guess is that this handle was key to me being able to lock and unlock before tilting. If I...
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    1969 Chrysler Model 501 2 Cycle Gas/Oil Mixture

    Hello, I recently picked up an old 1965 Alumacraft Bel Mara that has a little Chrysler Model 501tiller kicker motor on it. It is a 2 cycle, curious if anyone has any idea on what the gas to oil mixture might be? Thanks.
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    1965 Johnson Super Seahorse V-4, 2-cycle Oil/Gas Mixture

    Hello, I recently picked up an old 1965 Alumacraft Bel Mara with a 1965 Johnson Seahorse 60hp, V4, 2 Cycle. The model number is VXL-11C. Can anyone tell me the oil to gas mixture that this motor requires? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
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    Is this boat a Alumacraft? YR16

    Re: Is this boat a Alumacraft? YR16
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    Is this boat a Alumacraft? YR16

    Re: Is this boat a Alumacraft? YR16
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    Age of my Chrysler Model 501 Outboard Tiller

    Can anyone help me identify the age of my Chrysler Model 501 Outboard tiller? Let me know thanks.
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    Is this boat a Alumacraft? YR16

    A number is stamped in the right back of boat, YR16-5287. The owner has no idea, and actually registered the boat as a Crestliner. It has the original teal interior, but he reapainted the exterior. Based on a brief search, I think it might actually be an older Alumacraft. Thanks for your help.
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    1994 Force by Mecury Water Leak

    I have a 1994 Force 70hp that is running great, but recently I noticed that I have water leaking from the middle of the motor at the bottom of the motor case. It seems like it only sprays out when I am running the motor at higher speed. It does spray water normally out of the hose and hole...
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    1987 Yamaha 50hp lack of power

    I have a 1987 Yamaha Pro50LH motor that I am having issues with. Specifically, it starts and idles great, and runs at slow speed fine. As soon as I try to accelerate, the motor seems to cut out and only runs at 1/4 speed. I had the compression checked, and the three cylinders check out fine...
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    1987 Yamaha 50hp lack of power

    I have a 1987 Yamaha Pro50LH motor that I am having issues with. Specifically, it starts and idles great, and runs at slow speed fine. As soon as I try to accelerate, the motor seems to cut out and only runs at 1/4 speed. I had the compression checked, and the three cylinders check out fine...
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    Fiberglass repair questions

    Hello, I have a older Bayliner Capri fiberglass boat that has a few issues that I would like to fix before getting on the water. The keel is pretty worn from beaching the boat. The paint/gel coat is rubbed off for about 3 feet by 3 inches along the keel. The fiberglass looks fine, but I would...
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    1988 Bayliner 15 foot Capri Side Cushions

    I am attempting to restore or at least replace the vinyl on the cushions attached to the insider rails of the boat. Any ideas on how to remove the cushions and re-install? It seems like there are some hidden screws inside the seams of the cushions but they are hard to find. Any tips or...
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