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    Mercury 60 hp ELPTEFI BF 2006

    I am looking for a part number for key switch to motor wiring harness. I have called shops here in UT, the boat is currently in water. 2006 Big Foot Motor 60 HP the serial number I have is 1B269115 which I am told is incorrect.....Help need to order part.
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    1971 Johnson Outboard 60 HP

    I bought a used boat fixer upper.......I have fixed the interior and recoated the hull. Last year I had a repair shop work on the motor ( to GREAT expense) however it has never ran very well. They will not back up the work. I am looking for an HONEST, KNOWLEDGEABLE MECHANIC THAT CAN WORK ON MY...
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    1971ES Johnson 60 HP

    I have a 1971ES Johnson/Evenrude 60 HP outboard, been working on it all summer and spent tons of $ with folks saying they can fix it. Problem it stays in forward gear always even starts in forward. I looked at the lower unit and a bolt has been broken off that holds the oil pump in so I can't...
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    Seat Installation

    I have replaced my floor in my 1971 HydroSwift tri hull. I bought new seats however they came with no hardware and install instructions. I have drilled 5/16 holes in the floor and tried to use "t" inserts to screw the seats into, that isn't working.<br /><br />How do I attach the seats to...
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    Props?????

    I am new to my boat, rebuilding a 1971 Johnson 60HP. What does prop size or prop pitch mean and what should I use. My boat is a 15ft tri hull don't know the make of boat no markings so far. :confused:
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    Fish Finders

    I finially got my boat fixed enough to put her on the water, few extras I want. What is a good fish finder for a beginner other words easy to operate yeah but catches BIG fish? :cool:
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    Fish Finders

    I finially got my boat fixed enough to put her on the water, few extras I want. What is a good fish finder for a beginner other words easy to operate yeah but catches BIG fish? :cool:
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    Replacing Floor in boat

    I bought a fixer uper boat no idea what kind it is 16ft tri hull somehwer in the 1970 era. :confused: :confused: The wood on the floor is not in good shape. Should I tear up all the old and frame a new one in. Is there certain types of wood to use? :confused:
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    Seats

    I am fixing up a real project....anyone out there have boat seats to get rid of? In need of back bench outboard. or two sets of back to back. :)
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    trolling

    I have a chance to buy a trolling plaate very cheap, my mogtor is a 60 hp johnson....are there different size plate or pretty standard? :confused:
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    Year of Motor???

    I have become the proud owner of an abandonded boat. A tri hull 15ft fiberglass on a trailer. A step above my 14ft alum fishing boat.<br />I have no idea what make of boat it is there is no VIN or singage. I did get it registered in my name.<br />So now the work starts I see no obvious damage...
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    where to start

    I recently picked up a 15ft tri hull with a 60 hp Johnson. It has been abandoned for the last 4 years and sitting, don't even know if it floats(but it is a step above my 12ft alum fishing boat. Is there an easy way to see if there are leaks????<br />The motor I beleive is a 1970 or 71. Hydro...
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    Aluminum Boat Coating?

    I have a very old 14ft Richline fishing boat, when I got it it had been sealed on the inside with a coating (which is now peeling off) and some type of yellowed epoxy on the outside. But it has started to take on alittle water this year. What is the best way to refinish take off old and what...
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