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    Mercury outboard controls

    I recently bought a project boat and it has a mercury with merc controls on it. Its a 1980 80hp. Im used to Evenrude controls so....2 questions 1- there is a separate ON/OFF switch mounted on the boat....is this standard on merc controls or is it a Jury rig of the prev owner (i would like to...
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    How much Resin on a floor? Where to buy?

    Im about to install a new floor in my 17' v hull.....the area is 10'-5' How much resin should i expect to use to first roll the ply top and bottom then glass the top with another coat of resin? Im guessing a gallon will do...close? Ed
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    What to use for the floor

    Picked up a second SPORTCRAFT today and the floor is SHOT. I ripped it out with my son and this weekend we should be ready for the new install. my question is what can you use for the floor? I hear 3/4 marine grade ply is preferred, but wondering if you can use any other type of 3/4 thats...
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    New to mercs..what to look for

    I have always been an Evenrude man....but I just picked up a boat with an 1980- 80 hp Merc ob and before I put gas and power to it, I was hoping some of you can share some TYPICAL mercury issues to look for. I haven't turned the motor over yet other than by hand. each cylinder has compression...
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    Lower unit fluid leaking

    I have a 1985 Evenrude 90 and its my first season with this motor, or and Evinrude brand ever. The first few times i ran it clean in a bucket and didn't notice any leakage at all. I started using the flush muffs and a hose and now Im noticing some while grease in the water exiting the prop...
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    1985 Evenrude 90 hp overheated

    I took my motor for its 2nd run and it worked very well. I let my daughter drive back and she did 6 mph for about a mile and the high temp alarm sounded for the first time all day. The tell tail was streaming, so Im not sure where to look for the problem. I read a previous thread about...
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    water indicator slow then stop

    Today was the first time taking my Evenrude 90 VRO (1985) for a spin. I bought it used, it runs strong and everything worked great. About a half hour into the trip, the water indicator slowed down then stopped. It began again but stopped shortly after completely. It appeared to me that...
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    setting up my BUNK trailer

    I recently bought a 17' v hull boat and a trailer... The trailer roller system was beyond saving so I went with a bunk system. Wondering if there are guidelines for basic height, width of the bunk rails. Also, I made the bunks 8' long which hold most of the straight surface of the...
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    Dashboard face material?

    Re: Dashboard face material? I solved my problem in deciding on a material. I went into a local sign shop and explained my situation and asked what materials they had. PVC board was the obvious solution. I got a 24" x 24" piece for $10 was able to cut it easy with a jig saw, sand the edges...
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    best battery?

    Im newly back to power boating after 12 years of sailing. Im running a 1985 Evenrude 90 hp and need to buy a battery to run the boat and start the engine (17' glass boat) I see the different crank amps and understand the difference, but wonder what would MY set up require. I dont plan to run...
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    Deck paint...mistake or only option/

    I got a 1968 glass boat as a spring project with my kids. It wont be perfect, but il shooting for reliable and good looking. The hull is done, 50 screw holes filled and sanded and all painted... the deck has even MORE screws in it, that have been filled...ready to paint. Is it possible to put...
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    Dashboard face material?

    I bought a project boat for my kids and I to restore. The 10"x20" dashboard is riddled with holes from 40 years of gauges and lights. It was previously covered with a piece of sheet aluminum. Im planning on having ONLY the steering wheel , light switch panel and horn button mounted on it when...
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