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  1. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Well, I've started the process of removing the XR6 from the donor boat. Got a little done yesterday morning, then got everything disconnected from the engine except one stubborn cable on the dual steering setup. Ugh. :rolleyes: My buddy is supposed to come over this evening to have a look.
  2. BWR1953

    1992 XR6 150

    I'm currently in the process of pulling the engine from a dead hull. I have everything disconnected except one of the dual steering cables. Just can't seem to get the cable on the right (towards the bow) to engage the threads and actually turn. Any magical moves to get it loose?
  3. BWR1953

    1992 XR6 150

    Gee, I'd never seen one of those connectors in my 71 years of life. We didn't use them at NASA. :sneaky: I figured it out though. It rotates clockwise vertically and popped right off. I'm not one to just force things to see what happens. Gee, thanks though.
  4. BWR1953

    1992 XR6 150

    How do I get this connector off the throttle cables?
  5. BWR1953

    blue -v- brown band

    I believe so. There were identical pumps on my 50 & 70HP Mercs. The prior owner of one of the 70s told me that he got the pump from a 90 as well.
  6. BWR1953

    blue -v- brown band

    Yes, the TNT motor is likely separate. Replacements are available, but they're pricey. Not to mention that if the motor is gone, the hydraulic lines might have to be replaced as well. More bucks.
  7. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Yeah, I'm looking forward to doing this again. Y'all remember this video from when I had the KF donor crushed, right? Too much fun! :LOL:
  8. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    You wish! :LOL:
  9. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    I'm not sure if I want to move that jack plate over to the MC. The boat is rated for 150HP, but I could end up hauling like the one below. Remember this little girl imitating a turbo? I figure the MC with the 150 and jack plate might be like this. Is that good or bad? 🤪 😂
  10. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Did you see Post #2385? And no, I didn't lose any money! 😂
  11. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    It begins... Sold the KF yesterday and turned my attention to the MC project. 😁 First step is to get the big 150 off of the donor. I got the cover off and things lined up, but that's all for today. "The boy" graduates from HS today, so we'll be busy preparing for that. 👨‍🎓 I'm gonna...
  12. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    KF is gone! 😁
  13. BWR1953

    blue -v- brown band

    I'm thinking that's probably a 1981-83 and may or may not be crank rated power in lieu of prop rated. I recall reading that Mercury started transitioning to prop rated earlier than other manufacturers, so it's a guess. I know that the brown stripe 1985s were prop rated.
  14. BWR1953

    What To Get?

    I know, right? 🤪 The guy was showing all the electronics splayed at the front of the yak and talking about other stuff like that. I have no idea how it could be that expensive.
  15. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Got the donor boat into the garage this evening. Stripping will start soon! 😁
  16. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Got video of the engine running, but will wash it tomorrow.
  17. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Got the ignition switch replaced and tested this morning. Everything works. Started the engine, on/off and kill switch all normal. Gonna wash it tonight and get some video of the engine running. Then I'll place the ad. Sad to see the little boat go. It's served us well.
  18. BWR1953

    online shopping

    I need both knees replaced, but I have to get my BMI down quite a bit first. :sneaky:
  19. BWR1953

    What To Get?

    Indeed! I saw a reel about a guy showing off his $70,000 kayak! 😲
  20. BWR1953

    Alumacraft layoff..

    The politics was edited out by a moderator.
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