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  1. hotrod53

    '78 Merc 500 50hp, fix it or replace it

    My boat has a '78 Merc 500 50 hp motor in need of help. It hasn't been run for 10 years but it was well winterized and free rolling. In order to get it back on the water I figure that I need to rebuild the fuel pumps, rebuild the water pump, the starter bendix needs to be replaced, and the lower...
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    '82 16' Sylvan aluminum boat, floor replacement materials

    I started this project thinking that I had a small section of floor to replace, at this point I think all but the elevated deck is bad. The previous owner let the cover go bad and the drain plug got blocked. I also need to replace the transom. At this point I think that I'm ripping it all out...
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    In search of a case for a Merc Thunderbolt, any suggestions?

    1st off, I just found this forum... I'm thrilled to find a site with so much info. I'm also a boat owner newbe, I'm restoring an early 80's Sylvan deep V with a broken Merc Thunderbolt. I actually know this boat's owner so it should be a good project when finished. If I can find the parts.... I...
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