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    REPOWERING A 72 GLASTRON NEED HELP.

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    REPOWERING A 72 GLASTRON NEED HELP.

    You are correct. It is threaded. But there is no steering arm/drag link. So that has to be purchased. And if I'm gonna do that. I'm thinking nfb steering but need to know how to properly measure for the cable. Currently I'm at 13 feet from center of the steering column. Down the side of the...
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    Progess Made!

    So. Its a 72 glastron skiflite. 14 foot. All original. Except for NOW the new suzuki outboard. And Bimini top. I started to weep as I screwed in the stainless hardware. But. I still have the 68 mercury 2 stroke and controls. And the carpet is velcroed down for easy removal if someone wanted a...
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    REPOWERING A 72 GLASTRON NEED HELP.

    Ok so I just want to know what I'll need to connect the new 25 HP suzuki outboard to the original steering cable. Any specific steering arm/link? Or universal. ? Thank you.
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    72 glastron/General boat question..

    Sorry. The upper drain is definitely incase water splashes into the rear were the fuel tank and battery go. It's also sunken in there. About 6 inches.
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    72 glastron/General boat question..

    Hard to tell honestly. I just know it didn't come with one. ?
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    72 glastron/General boat question..

    Yes. I even went as far as getting a brand new outboard and controls. Main reasoning is. I would like to enjoy it for this season. And get the 68 mercury in tip top shape over the winter. It too is too nice. Yet parts aren't the easiest to come by. But it's gonna stay in the family.
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    72 glastron/General boat question..

    Yes. Lol. My whole house as a kid in the 70s was this color. Lol. Stove. Toilets. Fridge. It polished up really easy. Heck. The seats have no tears. And still smell like grandma's basement. Even after power washing. But. They are original.
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    72 glastron/General boat question..

    It does not look to be threaded. Super clean old boat. That has been unmolested. I saw those plugs the other day while grabbing 2 fenders. I guess I'll go back. Only minor things I'm doing is I coated the inside with durabak. The. Laid down some marine carpet. Only used industrial velcro in...
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    72 glastron/General boat question..

    New classic boat to me. But. The rear of transom it has 2 holes. Neither are plugged. One up higher. One down low. I'm "guessing" the lower hole should have a plug in it? Thank you. Also. Will a rubber expansion plug work well?
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    1968? Mercury 350 2 stroke.

    Happy Saturday everyone. So id like to lift the engine off the transom and onto a work stand. The other day I was trying to remove the top cover. 3 or 4? Cannot remember size 1/2 inch bolts. "I'm wanting to find a secure way to attach a lift".. and service other things. But i ran into what I...
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    1968? Mercury 350 2 stroke.

    150 a gallon. Smooth or textured. Sprayable. Or roll.
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    1968? Mercury 350 2 stroke.

    Beautiful day to take the seats out. Clean it. Prep it. Durabak the inside prior to some carpet. Durabak is a navy approved polyurethane sealant and comes in a variety of colors. Seals out water and moisture. Deadens sound. Works great. Been using it for years on automotive projects.
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    1968? Mercury 350 2 stroke.

    I'd say so!
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    1968? Mercury 350 2 stroke.

    No salt water just upper Illinois by Wisconsin. Lakes around the area. If worse comes to worse. I'll save this gem for a project down the road. Too nice to just "part" with it
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    1968? Mercury 350 2 stroke.

    Yah I haven't been able to find a "great" place for parts online. Found one called "oldmercs" for misc things like fuel supply quick connect fittings. Etc.
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    1968? Mercury 350 2 stroke.

    Totally agree with your statement. She looks nearly brand new inside. She does have electric start. The OE starter motor is stamped 68. I have a new deep cycle battery coming for it. Yah I'm always paranoid lol. Have new wire coming. Cables for the throttle. And misc stuff for the trailer as...
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    1968? Mercury 350 2 stroke.

    Hello all. Recently acquired this engine with my 72 glastron and don't know a lot about it. 2 stroke. 35 HP. Super super clean. Gonna start with a compression test. After I get what I hope is the correct repair manual. And see if she'll fire up. Maybe there are some people here that own these...
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