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    Bayliner 195 DB or Starcraft 2000 Limited????

    Im looking at buying the above two boats New (2017 model). Looking for some opinions on what might be the better buy. They are both I/O (wife likes them over a outboard). The BL has a extended swim platform and a full sun pad (the SC doesn't) but the SC has a small sink, table and auto bilge...
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    Is multipurpose lubricant the same as marine grease?

    I am replacing my shift shaft bushing and my service manual is saying to "lubricant oil seals and o ring with multipurpose lubricant". Is that the same as marine grease? Or do I need to buy something different?
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    Issues with water in exhaust with pics

    I have water getting into my motor/exhaust when testing it in a barrel. When I pull the lower unit it is full of milkey sludge. I did some work on my motor over the winter. I replace the gasket between the powerhead and exhaust. My guess is it's not dealing? Thoughts.
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    1975 500 Powerhead removal and general work.

    I have been doing some repairs on my old Merc and ended up snapping the tattle tale fitting that is attached to the power head. At this point I need to remove the power head to replace it. I have a shop manual to help but I was wondering if anyone has any tips that might save me some frustration...
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    1975 merc 500 fuel line replacement

    I'm looking to replace my fuel lines. I can find the lines at various stores but they seem very expensive. I was wondering if anyone has changed the fittings to barbed ends and buy hose and cut to size? Not sure if I am making sense? I have looked for some direction on this but came up empty.
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    Cleaning off old gaskets

    I'm in the process of replacing a cylinder/water jacket cover gasket but it is not coming off easy. Is there a trick to this that won't damage the cover. Also, should I be cleaning the inside up as well? If so what should I use?
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    1975 Mercury 500 issues found

    During winterizing the motor I came a cross a few issues (first time ever winterizing a outboard). I have done some research and think I have found some answers but would like to get some feedback on my path forward. Having never done this before any input would be great. 1. When I was fogging...
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    Mercury 500 gear problem

    I have a 1975 merc 500 that with the lower unit removed I can be in neutral (spins freely both ways) with a wrench turn the shift rod clockwise engaging forward (ratchets clockwise locks counterclockwise) if I turn it back counterclockwise it will go back into reverse. If I turn it...
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    Tach for 1975 Mercury 500 thunderbolt

    I have done a lot of reading and am still confused on what a original tach looks like and how it connects. I found a old tach (might not even work as it's stuck on 2000) but it has the right plug to connect into the mercontrol. On my outboard it says to only use a quicksilver tach for the...
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    Terminal block question

    Might be a silly question but do I put my main leads from the battery on the corasponding studs? I assume that is where it goes? Here is a pic of what I have
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    Mercury 500 click while manually turning prop

    I just replaced the water pump. I did have the outboard in forward and I could spin the prop clockwise freely and it would not spin counterclockwise. Now it still will not spin counterclockwise but when I spin it clockwise it will click. This was my first time ever dropping a lower unit so I may...
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    1975 Merc 500 tattle tale question

    I have a 1975 Merc 500 that I got from my in-laws. It has sat for about 5 yrs and when I cranked it, it started right up. I did have muffs on it with water on full, but no water came out of the tattle tale. Is there a thermostat that will stop water from flowing when first started or should I...
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    1975 Merc 500 question

    I started up my outboard that hadnt ran in probably 5 years. It started up on the second try...pretty happy about that! Here's the problem, I didnt see any water spitting out (I had water turned onto the 'muffs') so I shut it right down. Does it take a while for the water to start pumping or...
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    New to boating control question

    What does each lever do on my controls? I have one like the attached pic. I know the choke button but what lever puts it in gear and what lever is the throttle? Where is F N R? I know the question might sound silly but I don't want to break anything the first time I try and get the old motor...
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    What is the part I am missing?

    I just picked up my Inlaws old boat with a Mercury 500. Can you tell me what this part is that I am missing. Is it something that needs replaced?
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    What did you do with your cap?

    Planning ahead for my 15' tri-hull reno. I will have enough room in my garage for the boat but will be devorced if I take up my wife's spot with the cap. I am trying to figure out what to do with it while I work on the boat? Here are my ideas. 1. Take the cap in my backyard, set it on blocks...
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    70's era 15' Yarcraft yankee project question

    I have been doing a lot of research in prep for my project boat. I know the floor is bad but not sure on the transom and stringers? The boat is 2hrs away at my inlaws (I am picking up this weekend). I assume I will need to do a complete rebuild. I feel like I have a good handle on what I will...
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