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    Trim/tilt problems

    My boat has a 1975 mercury 50hp with an aftermarket trim/tilt. I have owned the boat for less than a year. The first time out this summer I was experiencing problems with my trim unit. <br /><br />First: The trim button is not working, the buttons for trailering and lowering the motor were...
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    Trim/tilt problems

    My boat has a 1975 mercury 50hp with an aftermarket trim/tilt. I have owned the boat for less than a year. The first time out this summer I was experiencing problems with my trim unit. <br /><br />First: The trim button is not working, the buttons for trailering and lowering the motor were...
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    1975 Mercury 50 hp lower unit

    Last time I was out fishing, I managed to hit a rock. I broke about 2 inches off the skag, destroyed the prop, and worst of all bent the prop shaft. Local mechanic gave me an estimate of $580 to replace the shaft. Seems high to me, I am a new boat owner, so I am really not qualified to make...
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