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    Spray in foam

    Is this: GREAT STUFF 16 oz. Big Gap Filler Insulating Foam Sealant-248314 at The Home Depot The same as this: EVERCOAT Foam at West Marine Being a genius :eek: the Captain didn't listed to the admiral, and put the deck down before putting in foam. So......anything to watch out for using the...
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    What product for restoring the gel coat?????

    What would be the best product for restoring the color and shine in the gel coat on my boat. Don't laugh, I know she needs some love, but she is my baby (after the Admiral, of course). I was thinking this 3M product: 3M Marine "One Step" Fiberglass Restorer and Wax - iboats Any advice on how...
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    Solenoid for house electronics?

    Has anyone used a solenoid for running power to the main "house" (radio lights etc not engine) ?? I'm thinking a switch that runs power to a solenoid so that one switch turns on or off power to everything?? Is this normal for boats??? I know this is what we use in the airplane world, but I'm...
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    Stereo battery requirements

    Hi, I want to install a little more powerful stereo into my boat :D . I was wondering what size battery will work. So far my plan is a Stereo with a 3 or so channel 5-700 watt amp. How long would a group 29 battery last? or would a group 31 be better? or 2 group 29's?? I am on a very...
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    Lower Unit Advice Needed

    Hi, I have a 1973 Mercury Thunderbolt 1150 outboard. I need to replace the seals in the lower unit. I have them all (thanks iBoats). And the lower unit is out (no troubles getting it out) The water pump removed and being rebuilt, but I have not attempted to remove the spanner nut, or anything...
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    Mercury 1150 1973 prop

    Hi, I'm wondering wether the Solas Amita or Solas Rubex is more designed for a 2 stroke motor?? It is a 4 blade in 19 pitch. I'm not asking for pitch suggestions, just which is better for a 2 stroke motor. It is pushing a 17 ft open bow.
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    Fuel line adapter for carbs

    Hi, does anyone out there know the correct thread style and size for the fuel lines going from the fuel pumps to the three carbs on the motor in my signature? I want to run all new lines under the hood, but need to know the thread style and size. Thank you all ahead of time.
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    Lake of the ozarks info

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone goes boating on the lake of the ozarks in march or April. Ill be down then (from wisconsin) and really want to go boating but I don't want to drag the boat down if its all closed.
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    Fuel line size

    What is the best fuel line size for between the carbs and fuel pumps on. 1972 Mercury Thunderbolt 115 hp??
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    Where to find windsheild parts

    Does anyone know where I can get a windsheild for my 1988 Starcraft Select 170. I need some of the glass and a few supports. I know I can find the supports here on iboats, but I can't find the glass.
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    Repair a stator

    Hi, all. I'm fixing my boat on a budget, and was wondering if anyone has ever repaired a stator. It is for a Mercury thunderbolt 115 hp 1972 model. The stator itself is god. Ie there is the correct amount of resistance when put on a tester, but the leads were corroded off right at the stator...
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    Upsizing mercury stator

    Hi, all, I was wondering what the downsides to upgrading the output of the stator in my motor would be? It's a 115hp mercury thunderbolt 1972 model. Current output is 9 amps. I would like to upgrade to maybe 15 or 20 amps. I want to run a radio and gps and lights and such. Plus keep the...
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    Prop Question

    Hi, I have a 17'starcraft with a 115hp mercury outboard, the tower of power type. the boat is probably a little on the heavy side. it is fiberglass with 3/4 treated flooring. i was wondering what size prop would be good for this? id like the motor to top out around 5300-5500 rpm. any suggestions...
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    Rebuilding lower Unit

    Hi, I need some help, I am rebuilding the lower unit on my Mercury Thunderbolt 115hp. The serial nuber is 3651920. I was wondering if anyone could come up with the part number for the seal kit, and the bearings. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    wiring diagram 1972 Mercury thunderbolt

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could get me the wiring diagram for the electric trim on a 1972 mercury thunderbolt 115hp. I am rebuilding the engine, and want to rewire the trim motor too while it is in pieces out of the boat. thanks
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    s/n help Mercury thunderbolt 1150

    Hi, Where would I find out what year my motor is? the Serial Number is 3651920
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    Difference between mercury thunderbolt 1150 and 1500?

    As the title states I am wondering what the difference between the two engines are. I know displacement is the same, but what makes the 1500 a 150 hp and the 1150 a 115 hp??
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