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    70's Renken Ski w/Johnson 85hp T&T

    I am considering the purchase of a 70s Renken ski boat with a Johnson V4 85hp that has HYDRO-ELECTRIC drive. I was told that the engine needs a new powerpack. The hull itself is in good shape but is in need of seats. It also comes with a single axle trailer. The guy wants $350 but I think that...
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    mph to be expected from 16.5 foot fiberglass runabout

    I have a '62 16.5 foot fiberglass runabout that is fitted with a '61 Merc 80 hp outboard. The hull isnt very deep and is streamlined well. With two passengers the weight of the boat is around 1000 pounds. I have heard that the engine weighs around 300 or so but I dont know. The engine is fitted...
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    1:1 ratio on '61 80hp Merc, good or bad?

    The gearcase on my '61 Merc 80hp has a ratio of 1:1. Is that good when it comes to top-end speed?
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    Where to purchase copper-core spark plug wire

    Where would I purchase copper-core spark plug wire?
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    Old Merc 80hp impeller chewed up on one side.

    Today I pulled the l/u on my '62 Merc 800. There was sand deposited in several places in the l/u. I noticed that the old impeller was chewed up on one side so bad that the fins were missing. Is this normal? If not what would cause this?
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    Repairing transom, drain plug fitting in the way

    I recently discovered that the transom on my '62 Larson All-American runabout is rotted to the point of replacement. The through hull fitting for the drain plug is right in the way. What do I do? I will have to destroy it to remove it so where can I get one or have one installed? Would I be...
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    Kiekhaefer Mercury shift lever broke, need replacement.

    The shift lever on the control box to my Merc 800 engine broke. The part number is 29572. Are these still being made? Can I find any used? About how much do they cost?
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    Old Mercury outboard, what year?

    I have an old Merc 800 model E outboard. The serial number is 1401605A. Can you please tell me the year of my outboard. I will need an impeller, new plug wires, and carb rebuild kits so any assistance on any of these will be a great help. Also can you advise me on how much one of these things in...
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    Bad Day

    Well I decided to go out to the lake today. Hooked the boat up, drove to the dock, and launched. The boat motor would not start, as it was jammed in gear. So after an hour of adjusting, I got the engine to go out of gear. I tried starting the engine but soon found out that the starter died. I...
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    Trailer tires, Where to purchase?

    Today I blew one of my tires on my boat trailer. I was really close to my home so I just towed it in. The tire size is 5.7/5.00/8. Where is the best place to buy tires? About how much do they cost?
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    Easiest way to register a used boat with no prev. registration.

    I bought my larson tri-hull with no previous registration (there were #'s on the boat though) and a bill of sale. The numbers on the boat were KY and since I live in AL there was a big problem. So I looked and looked for a solution. I went to the courthouse and sat in line for 45 minutes (later...
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    Have an opportunity to purchase a 14ft Jon boat & Trailer for $50, Should I

    I have the opportunity of purchasing a 1983 fiberglass flat bottom Jon Boat (do not know the maker) and trailer for $50. The floor is rotted out and smashed in but the hull floats. It has controls in the front of the boat (steering, shift, and throttle). The tires hold air and the trailer is...
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    Bought an old boat, How do I get it registered?

    I bought a 1962 Larson All-American 16.5 foot tri-hull boat from a guy in Huntsville, AL (where I live). All he gave me is a bill of sale, no previous registration or anything. The boat still has kentucky numbers on it. How would I go about registering it? The boat has no hull number. Is there a...
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    I have a '62 Merc 800 Full Gear Shift. Should I part it or sell it as a whole?

    I have a '62 Merc 800 Full Gear Shift engine that I am wanting to sell. It is a straight 6 cylinder and has a rebuilt powerhead and new carbs. The compression ratings are written on the head across from the spark plugs. They are 120, 120, 125, 120, 130, 130. The serial # is 1401605A. I think...
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