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    merControl tach plug

    '70 merc 1150 with thunderbolt ignition, tach never worked...new rectifier.<br />(went from origional 6 con. to newer 3)<br />after much searching, I was able to find an<br />origional replacement tach. :D plugged her in yesterday and still nothing :mad: <br />the seloc manual has no specs...
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    Sears serial number ID

    for those of you who keep track of this stuff,<br />I found them (finally)<br /> http://home.earthlink.net/~brixent/Model21758890-59900.htm
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    what year and mfg?

    I have a Sears 3.5 HP, Has serial numbered tag: 61960 <br />and chassis tag reading "217 59900" <br />need to get a manual, can anyone tell me the<br />year and mfg.? Eska? Clinton? appears to be<br />an air cooled motor, but not certain. uses<br />external tank, but has a strange quick connect.
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    calling all electricians

    there seems to be a lot of pro. electricians<br />that visit here and was wondering if anyone<br />has experience using/installing a "hot water<br />on demand" system. I have 2 electric hot water<br />tanks in my old drafty basement and they cost<br />me a small fortune to run. on demand sounds...
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    volts vs. amps.

    I am familiar with volt gauges and their function<br />to keep track of your battery charging system,<br />but I seem to remember Amp. gauges as a kid on<br />bigger boats. can someone give the uses of each?<br />is there any good reason to have both?<br />just curious...<br />M.Y.
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    9/11 card of thanks

    I feel compelled to offer my thanks to all the<br />brave men and women that risk their lives every<br />day to keep us safe.<br />I don't know the # of police, fire, EMT we<br />lost last year, but they ALL gave their lives<br />selflessly for others.<br />you have given us all TRUE...
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    Fall Walleye tips

    although I live within driving distance to Erie<br />and Ontario (plus finger lakes), I have never had<br />much success with walleye. would like to try this<br />fall. any/all tips would be appreciated.<br />thanks,<br />M.Y.
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    spray bedliner on aluminum boat?

    have been looking for a small aluminum boat<br />to get my 14yr old started in boating. a farmer<br />down the road has one, but he had the entire <br />inside sprayed with truck bedliner to stop up<br />some leaks. has anyone ever heard of this or<br />do you think it will last? seems like it...
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    another what yr. is it ?

    Sears 3.5hp, serial #61960. chasis # 21759900 (sears part#?)<br />believe OEM is ESKA or perhaps Clinton...serial # looks like 1960????<br />it couldn't be that easy :rolleyes: <br />thanks,<br />M.Y.
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    show me yours

    would love to see everyones pride and joy.<br />here's my '72, 16' sea sprite. now you know<br />where the name comes from.....<br /><br />
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    did eska make sears 3.5hp?

    was this motor made by eska? is it air cooled?<br />are they reliable? have no experience with<br />air cooled outboards.... :confused: <br />Sears 3.5HP serial 61960, chasis # 21759900<br /><br /> http://home.attbi.com/~egail/Sears.jpg <br />thanks,<br />M.Y.
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    USCG boat registration

    recently saw on a web site that you can register<br />a boat once with the USCG and never have to worry<br />about state registration fees.... is this correct?<br /> :confused: <br />M.Y.
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    correct tach. merc thunderbolt

    not sure if it's an OB or Boat?.. :confused: ..anyways:<br />"70 merc 1150 thunderbolt needs a new tach.<br />origional thunderbolt tach is no good. looking<br />for links for an orig. replacement new or used, <br />or low cost aftermarket that will work on this motor.<br />thanks in...
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    need a tach. merc 1150

    my origional '70 thunderbolt tach is no good.<br />can these be repaired? can you still get them<br />new or used? <br />origional would be nice, but would like to know of<br />any other options for aftermarket too.<br />doesn't this motor require a special tach for the<br />thunderbolt...
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    merc motor comparison 115HP

    have a classic 70 1150 and looks like I'll be getting an 84 115 soon. always nice to have a <br />backup with the short season here....<br />how would you compare these 2 models and what is the differnce in design? if they both ran equally well, which one would you run first?<br />love my...
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    free boat in Texas

    sorry for double post, thought this might be a<br />good forum also:<br /><br />a younger guy I do business with in Texas asked<br />me to help him buy a boat on a shoestring and I<br />bid for him (mistake) on one I found on E-bay.<br />he's backed out and now I am the proud owner of<br />a...
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    Free boat in Houston(almost)

    a younger guy I do business with in Texas asked<br />me to help him buy a boat on a shoestring and I<br />bid for him (mistake) on one I found on E-bay.<br />he's backed out and now I am the proud owner of<br />a 17'1984 Monarch bass boat with a 115merc for<br />$1,000. a decent deal... only...
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    sea sprite boats

    anyone have any links for sea sprite, Crescent<br />City, Il? my searches haven't turned up anything<br />except a newer sailboat co.<br />thanks in advance,<br />M.Y.
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    max HP rating

    how do they figure max HP on different hulls?<br />my cousin and I both have 16' bowriders, his is<br />rated for 85 and mine for 135...anyone know why?
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    merc 1150 air leak?(2nd try)

    last time I tried to post this thread, it ended up<br />with someone elses text... weird.<br />2nd try:<br />'70 1150 2928858. low hrs. sat for 5yrs.<br />new gas tank, p/u hoses, primer bulb (old qick connect)??<br />carbs and pumps rebuilt by local shop last week.<br />prime bulb, takes a...
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