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    1972 65hp Merc

    I recently put my boat in for the first time this year. I got it to start up and idle for about 20 seconds, than it would die out? If I waited for another 10 mintues or so it would do the same thing, and so on, and so on. What do you guys think it might be? Some people stated it might be...
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    72' Merc 65 hp, flooding issues

    The old 72' 65 hp Merc with Merc controls has been starting fine all summer until recently. Usually when I get in the boat I pump the primer ball about 3 or 4 times until it becomes real hard, hit the choke twice, hold the choke button while turning the key and the motor starts right up. Now...
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    Installing a push pull switch

    I am trying to install a push pull switch for my boat light. There are two wires coming out of the light, and when I conect those wires, one to the positive terminal and one to the negative terminal of my boats battery the light works. It is when I hook up the push pull switch that I am having...
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    Push pull switch installation??

    I am trying to install a push pull switch for my boat light. There are two wires coming out of the light, and when I conect those wires, one to the positive terminal and one to the negative terminal of my boats battery the light works. It is when I hook up the push pull switch that I am having...
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    Push Pull Switch installation

    I am trying to install a push pull switch for my boat light. There are two wires coming out of the light, and when I conect those wires, one to the positive terminal and one to the negative terminal of my boats battery the light works. It is when I hook up the push pull switch that I am having...
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    Repowering a Vintage 65' Starcraft

    I have almost finished restoring my 16' 1965 fiberglass Starcraft. I have done some work to the 1972' 65hp motor, but it doesn't look like there is much life left in it. I would like to purchase a new motor for the boat, however could I hook a newer motor up to my boat if it has the old pully...
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    1972 Merc Controls

    I have a 1972 65hp outboard motor with 72' Merc Controls. Thankfully people have helped me on this site to do some adjustments to the controls and how to properly use them. My question this time around is if I have been driving my boat for a couple of hours and I stop for a bit, when I...
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    Merc 3.0 with a water filter?

    I am looking to purchase a 98' Regal that has a 3.0 inboard Merc motor. I have never owned an inboard before, so your help would be greatly appreciated. The current owner stated that a couple of years back the boat wasn't running great so they took it to a Marina and the marina instaled a...
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    98' Regal 1700 LSR

    I am interested in purchasing a 98' 1700 LSR Regal. Can anyone tell me if this was a good year for Regal boats and if this boat is a quality boat? I have only owned two Starcrafts prior to this boat, and quite honestly I don't know much about the regal company. The owner states that it has a...
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    1965 15' Fiberglass Starcraft

    I have recently purchased a 1965 15' fiberglass boat. The engine is pretty much gone and the boat is in good shape. I am struggling with updating controls, steering, and motor on this old boat, probably around $4,500 when I am done. To all of you out there would you put the money into a boat...
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    Compression test help

    I have recenlty purchased a 72' 65hp merc. I am about to do a compression test on the motor, however I just want to make sure I am doing some of the basic steps right: 1) take out all the plugs 2) screw the compression tester onto one of the empty plug holes 3) To test the compression do I...
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    72' 65 hp merc

    Does anyone know if my 72' 65 hp merc takes a High Pressure Water Pump or a High Volume Water pump?
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    What type of battery should I use??

    I have recently purchased a 72' 65 hp merc. It has the Thunderbolt ignition, and I am not sure what type of marine battery I should buy? Is there a specific brand or voltgage I should be looking for? I see that batteries can vary from $65 dollars at Sears to $150 from some of the specaility...
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    NJ old merc club??

    Does anyone know of any old merc clubs in the NJ area? Or any mechanics that tinker with old mercs on the side? Just looking for a quick tune up or someone to look a the motor and let me know if it is running ok or not. Thanks
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    Fiberglass boat in saltwater????

    I am going to be putting my 15' fiberglass boat in saltwater for the season this year. I have been advised to use bottom paint on my boat. Can anyone point me in the right direction for: 1) a good brand? 2) should I use a brush or roller? 3) How many coats do I need if this is the first...
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