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    Fiberglass repairs? or gelcoat repairs?

    I have so many issues not sure where to start. I am a mechanical and structural guy not a cosmetic or fiberglass guy so baby steps please. I almost have the engine problems sorted out, so now I come to this forum. My dad bought a boat (17 ft 1970 Glastron) that was supposed to be water...
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    Time for a dumb question Merc 1000...it's not a repair

    When out on the water if I feel the need to pull my motor up, is there any good way to do that? it's a 100 hp inline 6 no power trim or any of that fancy stuff. What I usually do is drop it once I put it in the water and tilt it back up after I trailer it. I've been just taking the weight off...
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    Merc inline 6 question

    So 2 part question... 1. what exactly is the black lever on the throttle for? I thought it was to adjust Idle... 2. shifting into forward is a nice firm catch, even if it don't feel pretty I have a feeling it's ok... In reverse however it starts whining and I have to take the throttle about 1/2...
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    Mercury 1000SS died on the lake. Please help.

    My dad bought a boat, I have been making sure everything is working for him. I don't know a whole lot about outboards, I have some small engine experience but the inline 6 isn't very small. I had it out for a while running fine trailored it went home, two days later took it out to an inland...
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