I recieved a 1986 mercury 8hp in very good condition from a friend but there is a slight problem. The problem being that the propeller shaft somehow backed out of the gear housing while in shallow water. In turn the three teeth on the rear of the bearing carrier were sheared off. All parts were...
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My dad bought a used trailer for a boat we just bought. The trailer is a fully adjustable karavan roller trialer. We adjusted it just about perfect except for one thing, the rear most roller is just barely touching the transom. For example if the bow stop was moved forward an inch the rear...
I have a '72 sears gamefisher 12' semi-v fiberglass boat. I am powering it with a 1985 mercury 9.8hp with a fresh rebuild that runs mint. The boat weighs about 200lbs or so by itself and the motor is 65lbs. The motor has the standard 9x9 two blade prop on it and I also have a 9x8 three blade...
