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    Just looking for some input CCraft/Larson?

    Assuming everything is equal in terms of condition of the bosts.<br /><br />Boat 1: 2002 Larson 18 w/3.0 liter 53 hours<br /> Asking 13,995 Merc outdrive<br /><br />Boat 2: 2000 Chris Craft 190BR w/4.3<br /> 83 hours Volvo SX outdrive<br /> Asking: 13,995<br...
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    installing an outboard motor?

    Is this something that is very difficult. I can't see it being harder tha putting a car or motorcycle engine in. Also, does Merc, Johnson, etc. have different hole patterns that they use to mount the motors to the transom? I'd be looking to switch out a late 60's Merc with a late 60's Johnson...
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    1969 johnson 85hp? What am I getting into?

    Found a 69 Johnny 85hp for approximately 850. The owner says that the powerpack , plugs, carb kit, fuel pump kit water pump impeller have been recently replaced on this motor and that it is a nice running motor. Of course I will do my due diligence on the motor, but I just had a few questions...
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    Any opinions on an outboard for 2K????

    OK, I have a 1976 16' Silverline. I love my boat and can't afford to move up yet. The motor is a 1969 Merc. 800 80hp. When it runs, it seems to run fine. It does cause me problems and I do work on it all the time. My controlling half has advised me that the budget this year has approved me for...
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    Where does this tachometer wire go to????

    Changed out my rectifier on my 1969 Merc 800. I attached the tach wire to what I thought was the correct post on the rectifier. Now my tach won;t work at all. I'm wondering if I attached the tach to the wrong post. Any help would be greatly appeciated. Thanks!
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    Wiring diagram for a 1969 Mercury 800

    Does anyone know where I can get an online wiring diagram for a 69' Merc 800 with Thunderbolt ignition? I'm sure it's in my manual, but I'm at work and I'm ADD so I need to find it this second or I'll go crazy. Thanks for any help!
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    Can you buy a new boat without the outboard engine??

    If i was to purchase a new Sea Ray, Rinker, Glastron, etc. in the 18 footer range and had another motor, like one purchased off of iboats, can the boat be bought with no engine and is it economically feasible? Thanks!
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    Can I run my Merc. like this???

    I recently banged up my Black Max prop. 13.75 diameter and 15 pitch. I call iboats on Friday and order a Michigan Wheel prop, 13.75 diameter, 15 pitch. Amazingly, iboats has it to me by Monday, besides the FAST shipping, the customer service rep. was a very, very nice lady to deal with. I go to...
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    No Extended warranty for you.......

    I was looking at extended warranties today on the internet and I noticed one company, I think it was Warrantybynet, had a section for Marine extended warranties. I clicked on things not covered by this warranty and first thing listed was Ficht and Optimax engines. Are these designs that bad that...
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    searay 185 outboard sport or..........?

    I like the new Sea Ray 185 outboard sport for the fact that it has the outboard on it. I just like OB's better than IO's. Anyways, is there any other boat like the Sea Ray that I should look at so as to make an informed decision. I'm not locked on the Sea Ray at all, just want to find other...
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    Replacing stator and rectifier question

    OK, I posted previously that my volt gauge is reading 12 to 12.2 volts. I looked at my diagram fro my 69' Merc 800 and it shows three wires going to the rectifier. Two from the stator and one positive cable in the middle. I look at my rectifier and I have four wires going to it. Is one of those...
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    3 or 4 blade prop??

    I tore-up my brand new Black MAx prop this weekend and am looking to replace it. It is a 13.75 15 pitch LH rotation prop on a Mercury 80hp that is on a 16 foot Silverline. I tried a 17 pitch last year and the boat really didn't run well. No more top end and the boat just felt sluggish. I'll...
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    Do I really have to wait 5-7 days for 5200 to set-up....?

    I'm using some 5200 sealant on the bolts that are going through my transom for my swim platform. After reading the back of the 5200, I see that it cures within 5-7 days. Does that mean if I attach my platform tonight, I won't be able to use the boat this weekend or that I just shouldn't use the...
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    Volt gauge reads a hair over 12 volts.....

    Is this ok? I charge my battery every time I return to the house. While I'm on the water, the gauge reads a hair over 12 volts, I'd say around 12.2 volts. Is this acceptable or no? Also, is it the rectifier that charges the battery? I'm only asking because I have a good condition used one...
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    Getting ready to install swim platform......

    I'm getting ready to put a swim platform on my 16 footer. My question is, what type of drill bit should I use to drill through the transom. It's really scary to be putting holes in my perfectly good transom. Should I do anything that might prevent damage to the gelcoat or will the drill go right...
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    Carburator screens

    On oldmercs.com, I found a new item that they have in stock. They are the round screens, or cylindrical, that go on top of the carbs where the fuel lines go into the carbs. My question is this. Are these an item that routinely needs to be cleaned/replaced? My motor is a 69' and is it as easy as...
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    Looking for items to stock in a store for boaters...

    I'm looking for advice from the very wise individuals on this board. Your collective advice hasn't let me down yet concerning my boat so I'm taking it a step further. I recently purchased a drive-thru convenience store that is located on an Ohio state lake about 3200 acres in size. We are...
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    Torque specs for lower unit???

    After placing the LU back on my Merc 800, is there a specific torque for the bolts that connect the LU to the motor? Or do I just put it on good and tight, but not too tight? Thanks!
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    Broken flush plug???

    I think that's what it's called. The plastic screw/plug that is screwed into the hole that is used to flush the engine. The mechanic told me that the tip of that screw in my LU was broken off and that it seals a small hole in the side of the water pump base. Do I need to find this part...
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    One or two batteries?????

    I currently have a Merc 800 80hp that is started off of a "Starting battery". The boat is only 16 ft long, but I like to use the CD player, depth finder and my VHF radio while the boat if off. I usually do not have the VHF on continuiosly. Do I need to add a "Deep Cycle" battery as well or one...
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