That will be another fine classic saved.
A thought I had about your windshield was about what I have experienced recently on other projects. If that windshield is really still available, once you are fully committed to this boat project, you may want to go ahead and get the windshield you need...
Yes, I would be concerned about backing down the ramp with the motor down as well. If you know the ramp well, you may be ok. With our '72 Merc 65 without power trim, we would back down with the motor tilted up on the factory latch. Once in the water, we could tilt the motor forward just enough...
If you want to go the original power trim route, they are out there. As mentioned, you just need to scrounge the sale ads and Market Place and be patient. I have gathered parts to do 3 systems for my ’69 to ’76 Merc 50s. The best deal cost wise is to find a nonworking motor that has everything...
As a teenager I remember putting both feet in the motor well, grabbing the motor cover near the back and leaning back into the boat to lift our '72 Mercury 65 hp. I probably couldn't do that today without hurting myself. There are handles to provide better leverage, Google "Adjustable Outboard...
Kind of depends what you are doing. If you have a classic 60's runabout and want the authentic look, that is your motor. Otherwise, at least in my area (Ohio), I can get into a Merc from the 70's and 80's for not too much more. As mentioned, you will have to work on it yourself as not many...
I shopped around for Marine wire on the internet to get all the colors I needed. I got the colors shown on the wiring diagrams to keep things close to original. WiringProducts and Bestboatwire. I also bought a supply of the appropriate flanged spade and ring terminals and used a good crimper and...
Just like the Johnny Cash "One Piece At A Time" song.
Well, it's a '82, '83, '84, '85, '86, '87, '88
'89, '90' Mercury.
It's a '91, '92, '93 '94, '95, '96, '97, '98
'99, Mercury.
I believe CDI Electronics makes replacement wiring harnesses for both engine and boat side for Mercs. If your engine wiring is brittle and corroded, a new harness is the way to go. Otherwise, the splices may not seem as bad if cost is an issue. You would want to solder and heat shrink the...
If it were me, I would see if the motor runs before you pull it out since its still in the "engine stand". Then, as mentioned by Scott, pull the motor and drive before continuing. The cradle is to keep the hull rigid as you redo the stringers and transom. Your are saving some work as the gut job...
Nice boat. I can relate to the model name. I am working on a Checkmate Playmate. This also brings back lots of interesting fodder and opportunities on my internet searches and classifieds.
