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  1. fishdog4449

    Puzzle!!

    Back in the 1960s a mechanic had a gas station / repair shop, which meant that many of his customer's cars were left outside in the lot overnight. He had some stolen and couldn't protect them from the hotwire thieves that came at night. You know back in the old days, before we had things like...
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    welch plugs?

    1980 Mercury 80. Do the welch plugs absolutly have to be removed for the carbuerator to be cleaned properly? Clymer says to drill 1/8 holes and pry them out, but I don't like that idea and don't want to unless necessary.
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    interlux brightsides problem

    Cosmetically restoring my Glassmaster. First coat of brightsides on the transom is dry. I'm using a variation of the roll/tip method. I use a very fine finishing roller, roll the paint on, then roll VERY lightly over the paint to get rid of the bubbles. the glass was already in great condition...
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    prop shaft loose? Mercury 80

    The prop on my '80 Mercury 80 can be pushed towards the bow about 1/8-1/4inch, then it springs back. The prop is a Quicksilver stainless 19p, the nut is on tight. Is there supposed to be that much play and would have anything to do with the engine "clunk" into gear more than normal?
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    Electric Scooter use car battery?

    The batteries on my 300watt electric scooter stopped accepting a charge last year. They are two 12v 7amp batteries in parallel. The new batteries are expensive though, does anyone know if I can use a 12v car battery or deep cycle? I'm sure the motor would be fine, I'm just worried about frying...
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    1971 Lonestar Cadet Restoration

    This was my first boat, and even though I did this three years ago I am posting pics anyway! All through middle school I had a close friend who had a river house on the Potomac, and I would spend weekends there. I got really hooked on boating and decided I needed a boat. I had no experience...
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    interlux brightsides primer needed?

    Repainting 18' Glassmaster with rolltip method. Original chalky fiberglass. I have sanded and solvent cleaned area to be painted, do i need to use Prekote primer first or start out with brightsides?
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    Mercury 80 mystery tube in lower leg?

    There is what looks like a 1/8 hose coming out of the lower unit right at the lower swivel bracket with a plug in the end. Is this for a water pressure guage or what?
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    1981 Zephyr Craft Center Console??

    Been looking for a fishing boat to put my 1150 on, found this on Craigs today. Anyone ever heard of Zephyr Craft? It's a 1981 Center Console 18' with a 1987 trailer. I gonna go look at it this weekend, but he says it has a solid hull and solid trailer. Does $1500 seem a bit high for a motorless...
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    Mercury 80 shavings in unit

    Drained gear oil today; I only use Merc high performance and color was the same as when i put it in. however, there were a few metal shavings on the magnet on the end of the plug, none in the oil. is this something to be concerned about? when shifting the motor makes a loud CLUNK, rather than...
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    1953 Johnson 5

    Just picked up this motor for $25. Runs great, needs some cosmetic work. I'm planning a cosmetic restore; the powerhead and lower unit are perfect. Any feedback on this motor? I'm planning to use it on a 12' Lowe aluminum. If I prop it right, might plane with just me in the boat. (i weigh bout 140)
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    Merc 1150 rough running

    After finishing the trigger job on the 1150, tried to fire her up. She fired right up but ran really rough and died after a few seconds. Then more choke, crank her and she would fire back up for a few seconds, again running very rough. When I rebuilt the trigger, I made marks on the belt...
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    bunks vs rollers 18' GM

    the trailer for my 18' glassmaster needs some work. two of the roller brackets rusted through and broke, so there is basically two rollers and a keel roller holding up the boat. with a boat this size would it be ok to redo the trailer and put bunks on in stead of rollers? i have done this before...
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    Lake Anna?

    Anyone boat on lake anna in VA? I usually camp at Christopher Run or Lake Anna Beach.
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    Merc 115 ignition trigger

    The trigger on my '74 1150 isn't working. I have no spark; the switchbox, coils, and wires are fine. Is there any way to repair or fix the trigger? The ring with spaces it in that rotates has grease on it, would that affect it at all? A new trigger is 400+ and I don't want to spend $ unless I...
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    1998 Tigershark TS770??

    I have the opportunity to buy a 1998 Tigershark TS770 for 300$. Now, I know everyone says stay away from Tigers, but hear me out. I have been looking for a older, cheaper sit-on to work on this spring and hopefully enjoy this summer. Now, the hull, electronics, and engine are in great, running...
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    Mercury 115 vs 80 weight

    NADA says my '82 80 i4 weights 250 and my 72' 115 i6 weights 270. Is this correct? The 115 seems a much more beefed up engine to weigh only 20 pounds more.
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    Paint Options?

    I have a '82 Glassmaster 18' in process of restoring. I've tackled everything except the hull. The hull has a fading coat of bottom paint and the from the waterline up isn't painted. The boat will not be left in the water, however I have heard it is very hard to remove bottom paint once applied...
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    Honoring Veterans and our troops

    Today, don't forget to say a prayer or simply say thanks for the countless veterans who have fought for America's freedom in foreign lands and here at home. Remember, our country is only the "Land of the free" because it's home of the brave. Don't forget we are still fighting a war; every day...
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    merc deluxe control

    Does anyone know where I can get controls for '72 Merc115? I need the deluxe model, I've scoured Ebay but I can only find the Standard ones. I need the one with tilt integrated into the shift/throttle lever, and choke/trailer buttons on the box. I can't get it off the Parts Express becuase its...
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