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    long or short shaft?

    Hi All. I am looking at 2 engines for my 59 Crosby. They are both 1959 Mercs 58A. One is a long shaft and the other is a short shaft. My transom measures 17". Will either or both work for me? Thanks. Shipster
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    Evinrude tilt trim compatable w/Merc motor?

    Hi all, I have a 59 Crosby runabout that is in the process of a total rehab. My goal is to get a 59 Merc tower for her. A tilt/trim for an Evinrude/Johnson came up on CL and I was wondering how universal these tilt trim units are. Is there any compatability? Also am I putting the cart before the...
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    Mercury/Quicksilver relationship

    I've got a '59 Crosby that I picked up at an auction. There's no motor on it but there is a Quicksilver control unit on it with what looks like a Mercury hookup. I'm trying to renovate the boat to what I hope will be "period" condition. My question is does (or did) Mercury and Quicksilver have...
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    Mercury/Quicksilver relationship

    I've got a '59 Crosby that I picked up at an auction. There's no motor on it but there is a Quicksilver control unit on it with what looks like a Mercury hookup. I'm trying to renovate the boat to what I hope will be "period" condition. My question is does (or did) Mercury and Quicksilver...
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    Gator yellow?

    Hi All, I have a Crosby that is sitting on what I believe to be a 59 Gator trailer made with square tubing, not pipe. There are traces of what I have been led to believe is Gator "yellow". Is this true and does anyone have a current paint collor to match the original? Thanks in advance. Shipster...
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    1959 Crosby Fish and Ski

    Hi All, I just recently bought a 1959 Crosby Fish and Ski at auction. She appears to be the classic case of a little old lady drove it to the grocery store once a week and kept it in the garage the rest of the time. By that I mean that all of the original hardware is with the boat and no...
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