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    Suntracker Controls

    I am trying to find a parts list with an exploded view of the controls on a 21 foot Subtracker Party Barge Signature Series. When the lever is pushed forward or back the boat does not move. There is a small hole in the lever that appears to have had a set screw in it. I have been to the local...
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    Mercury Controls

    I have a 2002 Suntracker Party Barge with a 50 HP Bigfoot 4 stroke that i am having problems with, and believe it is in the controls. I was having problems getting it to idle, now that I have it to where it will idle once I put it in forward or reverse it doesnt move, I have been looking for a...
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    1983 80HP Mercury Coils

    On my 1983 80 HP Mercury Serial number 6234182, I have replaced the stator and trigger because the wires were corroded and brittle. I need to know how to check the coils and if this can be done with a multimeter. I appreciate all the help. Thanks Raymond
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    1982 80HP Merc O/B Stator

    I just replaced my stator and I am not sure I have it clocked correctly. My Clymer manual does not show this. I have an OEM manual ordered just this morning. If anyone has a motor like this or an OEM manual can you tell me if I have it turned correctly
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    1982 80HP O/B no spark

    I just replaced the stator on this, because the wires were deteriorated. Can the switchbox, trigger and coils be tested with an ohms meter, if so how? It didnt have a spark before the stator was replaced, I just dont want to replace parts if not needed, but I don't want to damage a part by not...
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    Steering 80HP 1982 on FishinSkiBarge

    When I bought this boat the steering had been completely removed, even the parts in the engine mount. My question is what do I need to buy. I am waiting on a stator for it.
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    Quicksilver control wiring

    I have a 1982 FishinSkiBarge 16' with 80 HP Merc with Quicksilver controls. There are 3 wires red, black and yellow 10-12 gauge. I was able to hook the red and yellow up they went to the tilt and trim but I do not know where the yellow one goes. The controls have the ignition swith, kill switch...
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    Styrofoam pellets in hull

    I hope I havent bought something that can't be fixed. I have a 1982 FishinSki Barge. at the back of the boat in the floor there is a plastice cover about 4 inch dia. that screws off. When I took it off the hull looked like it was full of styrofoam pellets that were damp. This boat sat outside in...
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    Quicksilver COntrols

    I have a 1983 SkiBarge Boat with a 82 Mercury 80HP. I need to replace the ignition switch, it is mounted in the Quicksilver controls, it has the push to choke feature on the ignition switch. Can someone tell me what part number or what to ask for? Thanks Raymond
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    Transom saver

    I am new to boating, I have a 1980 16' FishinSki with a 80 HP Merc with tilt and trim. the tilt and trim is not working what do I do in order to move this boat safely as far as the engine position and do I need to buy a transon saver? It hasnt been moved in several years. Raymond
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    Steering 1982 Fishin Ski Barge 80 HP Merc

    I have recently acquired a 1982 Fishin Ski Barge. The previous owner had taken the steering out. It has a Morse nameplate below the steering wheel. He had planned on changing the console to a different location. I dont have any of the steering parts except the helm and stteering wheel. it is a...
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