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    new wood for seats.

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    keelsaver any input or feedback

    I am thinking of installing a keelsaver on my boat do to the rough shoreline at my favorite camps. Has anyone installed these and have an opinion on brand. how about any negatives that have been experienced?
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    electric choke solenoid

    I have a '68 merc 1000. when I triied to fire it up the electric choke solenoid did not close the chokes. Is there an easy way to check if the part is bad? At what time and configuration (of th key and choke button)is the unit supposed to have power? thank for any help.
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    gear ratio 100hp merc #2411152

    I have a 100hp merc ser#2411152. What is the gear ratio of this unit so I can put in the prop calculator? What is recomended WOT max rpm?
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    gel coat on the lower hull

    I have a small 14' fiberglass boat. the color is worn off on the ridge from rolling on and off the trailer. Is that just gelcoat that wore off or something else? One friend suggested an aftermarket "bow saver" that gets mounted on the ridge. Are those easy to find and install? thanks
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    speedometer hook up

    On the boat I recently aquired there is a speedometer in the dash. it has a tube that comes out and runs to the transom area. it was disconected by the previos owner. Where does it hook to? The motor? A pickup in the hull? 14' ceebee avenger '68[/img]
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    load on battery concerns.

    Ok I think I figured out about mounting the stereo but now I am concerned about how fast or well my old motor will charege the battery. I have a 68 merc 1000. does it take alot to turn it over? how fast will it recharge? Dual baterries? Thanks for all the help! These forums have been a god...
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    Getting the boat of the trailer at home.

    I recently aquired a project boat that I am triing to restore. Upon a closer inspection of the trailer today I discovered a crack in the frame. it looks as though the previous owner caught the furthermost rear support on some thing and "peeled" the joint open. I am a proficient welder but I...
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    kelping??

    what is "KELPING" . I looked it up as asked but all I could find that made sence was when whales get kelp caught on there dorsal fin. Am I just missing the punchline somewhere?
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    water pump change 68 merc1000

    It was suggested that I change the water pump in my outboard to be safe beens it probably is original. My question is when they say remove the lower unit to replace it. Is that the section at the very bottom or from the power head down? The manuals on order but I'm a pretty handy guy if I get...
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    Stereo mounting in a small boat

    I have a 68 ceebee avenger 14' closed bow boat. I was wonder if anyone had a suggestion of how and were to mount a stereo and speakeras in such a small boat.
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    coating instead of carpet

    I was going to put a coating on the floor in my boat instead of carpet. Does anybody have a specific product to recomend or should i just get the stuff for truck beds? Any specific color? the boat is white w\gray stripe and the seats are a liter gray. Or atleast they will be after I get them...
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    First time start up

    I am preparing to fire the motor on the boat I bought for the first time. I don't know anything about the motor condition or when the last time it ran was. It is a 1968 merc 100hp. Is there any suggestions of what i should check or do before I start it for a hassle free firing? should the...
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    front caseing support broken

    The fron t casing support on my 1968 merc is broken at the bottom. :'( this is the one in the front that holds the control box. Is there anywhere I can get this. Is it critical, because it looks like it just holds the outer cover on.
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    1968 mercury TWO OR FOUR STROKE?

    I have a1968 merc 1000 kiekhaefer ser# 2411152. Is this a two or four stroke motor? If it is two stroke do you have to premix the fuel or is it oil pumped? sorry for the nievness I've always had inboard pentas.
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    !968 avenger seats.replace/repair

    I recently purchased a 1968 ceebee avenger with a 100hp merc onit. The seats are in pretty bad shape and I would like to replace them or have them re upholstered. They are the solid mounted small back to back seats with removeable bottom pads. I have looked all over for replacement seats...
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    Mercontroler parts

    I have a mercontrol from the late 60's on my boat. it hooks to a merc 1000 (100hp). The electrics in the unit are coroded and the ignition is busted . I would like to know where I could get replacement parts or a newer control setup for this. thanks for your help it no go in...
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