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    1964 Mercury 1000 Fired up and is **ALIVE**

    I was told the engine was good when I bought the boat. Ive been burned so many times I expect the worst and smile when its good well this one starts up and sounds sweet. I DO NOT want to MUCK IT up. So what do I look for when barrel testing. Whats the max engine temp ( I have a thermal gun ) Do...
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    Newby to a 1964 1000 Mercury need advise.

    I just got a 1964 Sabre Craft with a 64 1000. The engine hasn't ran in three years. I worked the engine with a wd-40 soak and turned it over by hand for a few days. Then with the starter, then with the plugs in. It cranks great with even compression sound. So I hooked up the fuel set the choke...
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    Hard top fever.

    I can't stop buying boats. Any thoughts on the newest one. Its a 1964 Saber Craft? http://picasaweb.google.com/hotrodnova/MarcSBoats?authkey=Gv1sRgCMG_74SrzczCBg&feat=directlink
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    A Fool and his Money

    I just bought a project boat 2 states away from me, without looking at it. WAIT... Don't lay into me just yet. Let me explain the boat is a 1960 American Marc II. While researching my 1951 Wizard I stumbled on American Marc boat co. This interested me because my name is Marc. How cool to have a...
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    Is This Normal 1959 Evinrude 35

    I'm not sure if the cooling system is working right. This is a new motor for me it has low hours, I installed a new impeller ( the old one was fine ) an ran it for 5 minutes not much water came out of the big hole at idle at higher speeds more shot out but it would come and go. ( thermostat?? )...
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    Fresh 1959 Evinrude Barn Find

    Some times you get lucky. I was told this engine has less than 100 hours on it. It was stored right and started every few years. I put it on today and fire on the 2nd pull. I believe the the hours. But I don't know what is the life span of outboard motors. What can I expect with this one...
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    Vintage boat bought today

    I need help with the year and hp of the motor 35525-07679 What do you think about the boat?http://picasaweb.google.com/hotrodnova/FishAndGameBoat?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGN7vakga-KTg&feat=directlink
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    Vintage boat mystery 1/2 wood 1/2 glass 1951 franklin

    Well I've done it again...... Another project boat for me to fit in with all my other projects. I wasn't looking for 4th boat but it look cool. I don't know anything about the builder.Do you? The seller told me the guy he bought it from said it was a Ca. Fish and Game boat in the 50's. It runs...
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    Look at what I just picked up for free.

    Hi Everyone A buddy gave me this boat yesterday, It's in expected shape for a free one. The trailer was too rusty to tow so I put it on a car hauler and brought it home.The floor is shot, transome is questionable, but the hull is perfect. The engine had developed shifting problems 15 years...
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