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    Boat for rent, would you do it?

    I guess again, 4th of July, and lots of people asking if they can rent a boat. Would any of you even consider this? I mean, even if it is an older boat, most probably don't have the knowledge how to operate a boat properly. And every boat is different. And how would you know if they are using...
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    Boat value (for real)

    Folks, Wife wants a boat with more space. We are testdriving one this Saturday. So, as hard as it is, I guess our Baja 16SS with 6-cylinder Mercury will eventually have to go (hard to sneak out with the Baja). Am wondering how much you think I should ask for. I do not want to negotiate or get...
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    Johnson 88 V4, 1999, owners manual and tips

    Hello all, Just acquired a Seaswirl 165 Tahoe with a 1991 Johnson 88 V4. I was wondering if someone has a owners manual available? I searched online but have not found anything yet. I mainly need to know the correct mixture. I saw comments from 36:1 to 50:1. Any particular things I should look...
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    How to increase fuel tank vent

    Here is another "strange" think happening. I have 2 fuel tanks in the front, 1 in the back. The back one is different, works flawless. The 2 front ones are new (Seasense), "worked" for a while, but now, once I advance the throttle beyond idle, my motor stalls and the primer bulb is squeezed...
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    Motor wont start when warm

    Folks, I have a phenomenon which needs to be solved, I have done everything that can be done (including common sense and a Mercury mechanic). Our motor (1964 Mercury 850) is good. Full compression, yearly inspected, cleaned, lubed etc. (spring and fall) and all parts are up to date (new fuel...
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    Portable fuel tank with electris fuel gauge sending unit still available?

    Well, after a little over 28 years of use, my portable Mercury Mariner fuel tank (6.6 gallons) decided to retire, it surely can not be saved. I would like to replace it with something similar. Main issues is that this one had a electric fuel sending unit in it (I know it is a Mercury unit, but...
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    Fuel tank/fitting sealant, gasoline resistant

    I searched with several different keywords but could not find a topic covering this. I have several portable fuel tanks installed (most are the same brand), they leak at the fuel fittings. Even with the vent in the fuel cap open, the tanks are leaking. Is there any tape out there that is...
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    Wiring "Brainbox" for older Mercurys (1964)

    Never really had any use for it, but with wiring suddenly disintegrating (see my other post), I would need the wiring diagram for what is called the brainbox? The connections for starter, ground, tachometer etc. etc. I checked the various links on the forum, but no luck. Can anyone help me out...
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    Wiring recommendation regarding grade/size/brand?

    Should have not double and triple checked everything for the upcoming weekend. Somehow 28 year old cables don't like to be touched (never had this issue with 28 year old ones before :p). Some of my wires (the ones on the boat of course) just suddenly break in half when being touched/moved. And...
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    Load/Capacity Calculation? How?

    Hello, We have a 1983 Baja which is missing the capacity plate. We don't seem to be able to get it from anywhere, we tried everything (I guess). So, now having some pictures of other Baja 16 capacity plates, we found out that they are all different. And we don't know for sure if they are...
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    Fuel consumption 1964 Mercury Kiekhaefer 850

    Hello all, We bought a boat a few weeks ago and now found out what kind of motor we have, one of what is being called the "tower of power", an inline six with 85 hp. A true antique like our boat, a 1983 Baja 16SS. But, here is what we try to work out with the motor. It is a monster, has full...
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