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    soaked foam in the hull '72 sea sprite

    and boy is she heavy! have read some threads<br />here and was hoping someone had some knowledge<br />of how these boats were built. are the stringers<br />sealed good at the factory? is there any hope of<br />drying her out without tearing the entire boat<br />apart?<br />here's what I've done...
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    '72 merc 1150 not charging?

    motor ran great all week with a new battery,<br />but on the 7th day it was dead. Tach. is also not<br />working.( but never did, it's our maiden voyage)<br />the battery was new, but not sure if fully charged?<br />did wire an automatic bilge pump w/float direct<br />to battery. other than...
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    Thousand Islands region tips

    my favorite place in the world is the Thousand<br />Islands :o ) we catch some fish but never do that<br />well... usually launch from Wellsley Island where<br />it's pretty shallow, this year from Clayton where<br />it can be deeper.<br />the next cabin over landed some great smallmouth,<br...
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    removing lower unit '76 merc 1150

    there is a bolt that holds the trim tab that<br />seems impossible to get at....very small hole<br />about 5" deep. think it's 3/8" but not sure.<br />does anyone know? do I just need a REALLY thin<br />socket? any help is appreciated.
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    replacing impeller on '76 merc 1150

    just got my manual today and am ready to<br />tackle my first engine maint., installing<br />a new impeller. once lower unit is off are there<br />any recommendations re: testing the water<br />exhuast holes? can't find anywhere in the manual<br />that explains how much water is supposed to pee...
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    what's the best spark plug?

    for a '76 merc 1150... has ac/delco in it now.<br />thanks in advance :o )
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    going overboard

    was wondering how many people (like me) have<br />taken an un-expected swim while fishing/boating?<br />my last one was when my buddy hit reverse hard<br />while I was on the bow getting ready to dock.<br />I did get a good round of applause from the<br />30 or so people around the launch.... :p
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    electric gas tank float/gauge

    have a Mirax 12-15 gal tank and was wondering<br />if anyone knew the part number ( or where to<br />find it) for the float gauge? who makes it?<br />any links would help...<br />Mirax, St. Louis<br />serial # 44441<br />mfg. date 1972<br />it's an on-board tank for a '76 sea sprite 16'
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    cleaning old gas tanks

    '76 sea sprite has a biult in gas tank which<br />has been dry since '97. appears to be made of<br />aluminum and about 15 gal. capacity. it's tucked<br />behind port, stern seat and says Merc. on it.<br />am concerned that it may be dirty inside and<br />clog up my carbs. looks like I would...
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    Yo Kramer

    being born and raised in Buffalo, I know the in's/out's of Lake Erie (have some great spots)<br />but have NEVER been on Ontario...<br />closest outlet for me now is Oak Orchard Creek<br />in Albion (orleans co.), any tips for the BIG lake?.... prefer Bass over Trout. but not too<br />pickey.<br...
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    tach. for '76 Merc 1150

    want to install a tach. on my '76<br />Merc I6 1150..... anybody have a<br />recommendation for a quality/reliable<br />unit for this motor?<br />do they make a combo tach/water press/temp<br />gague set? lots of choices out there and<br />although prices can vary a lot, not sure<br />which ones...
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    1976 sea sprite 16' w/115 merc.

    just bought this boat in mint cond.<br />was wondering if anyone has any experience<br />with one of these and may have some insight<br />to the good bad points of this boat or the 1150<br />merc.???<br />any feedback will be appreciated :D
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    76' merc I6, 115 idle stablizer

    from previous posts, am getting the<br />Idea that this should just be removed<br />and tossed.... is this true?<br />1976 Merc 1150 I6 115hp.<br />no problem but don't want it to<br />fry any components!
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    1979 merc 115...specific

    afraid my last post was rather vague...<br />I have purchased a service manual for<br />the basic maint., but was wondering <br />what problems can be caused from a<br />motor not being used for an extended<br />period of time...what extra steps might<br />not be in the basic maint...
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    1976 MERC 115 maint. info.

    just bought a 76 sea sprite 16' with a 115<br />merc outboard from an elderly gent. both<br />are extremely clean and the motor looks<br />brand new inside. both garaged and covered<br />for many years.<br />the motor hasn't been started since 97 and<br />I was hoping someone could give a...
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