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    Mercury Mark 55 help please

    Hello I have a what is titled as a 1962 Merc Mark 55 thunderbolt. But I after did some research I found out they where made from 1955-1958. So I am not sure of the year hear is a picture sorry it not that great. So here is my question; (and please forgive my lace of proper term knowledge) this...
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    Towables

    Re: Towables Why is that Jacoboregon? My girlfriends dad's is much like this one I found on ebay . We have been using it for years without a single problem. Just wondering if you know something I should??
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    Help debunk a myth

    Re: Help debunk a myth Its really great hearing every one's good times on boats. That's whats it is all about after all. Just having fun.:cool:
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    1966 Duo x15 restoration

    Hello I have a 1966 Duo x15 I am about to start to work on. I am going to have to replace the transom. I was wondering if anyone out there that has done this has any advice, pictures, or input that would help? I know there is at least one person out there that has done this to this exact boat...
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    Help debunk a myth

    I have heard from a lot of people "The happiest day of a boat owner's life is the day they buy the boat and the day they sell the boat." I don't think it is. Help me prove them wrong! Whats your happiest day with your boat?
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    Adding power

    Hello I have a 1966 that is a pull start motor all the battery dose is run the lights. But because the motor is a pull start there is no generator or alternator that means I the only way the battery gets charged is if I take it out and charge it with a charger. I was wondering is there is any...
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    Under Powered?

    Hello I have a 14ft fiberglass that weighs about 450lbs (I am told) with a 45hp mercury. At full full throttle I am not even sure if the boat even hits 25 mph seem under powered but I am not sure I am really new to boating what do you guys think?
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    Clever Boat Names

    I saw a thread where someone was looking for help naming there boat. And it made be think of posting this.... So who thinks they have the most Clever Boat Name?????? I know there are a lot of good ones out there share your genius with us.
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    Merc mark 55 Thunderbolt

    Merc mark 55 Thunderbolt anyone know anything about there motors?? This is the only pic I have right now
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    Duo X15

    I know there a few of these out there still out there I would love to get in contact with other owners here are a few pictures
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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) 1966 Duo X15 I have only seen one other one and a guy on the forum has it lol. The Motor Is a Mercury Mark 55. I was told and the title says its a 62, But I fond out later they stooped making them in the 50s so I have no idea its age.
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    1966 Duo Restoration

    Re: 1966 Duo Restoration I cant tell you how helpful this has been I just got a 66 duo my self!!!
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    Tell us how old is your boat?

    Re: Tell us how old is your boat? 45 Years old motor is even older I love its classic look 1966 Duo
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    transom reinforcement???

    I have a 14ft Fiberglass runabout with a 40hp Merc on it. The boat is a 66 and the motor is a 62. I had some work done on it over the summer and the guys at the shop said that the transom was bad and in need or replacing. When I explained to them that I did not have the money or really want to...
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    Motor stalling dangerous problem Help PLEASE

    Hello , I have a Merc Mark 55 thunderbolt I was told and the title says it was a 1962, How ever after doing some research I found out that motor was not made in the 60s but in the 50s. Any way when I take my throttle down low enough to change from reverse to forward or the other way around the...
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