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    Johnson 10hp Seahorse: issues with fully going into gear

    Today on the lake we had our boat out for just the second time since I bought it. We rode around for most of the day with no problems, but upon returning to the dock, all of a sudden the RPMs went up and yet we slowed WAY down. I thought maybe something in the lower unit had stripped out. We...
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    So Long Merc Gods

    It's been short lived, I know... and I promise to return (as if you were upset!) but my wife and I have decided that our boat just isn't the right one for us now, and until we have some more money to get something a little more spacious, reliable, turn-key if you will... it's time to sell...
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    Champion L19V Spark Plugs?

    Found an NGK BUH in a few cross-reference guides but they have the standard "firing tip and electrode" rather than the Champion's flat profile. Can I use the NGK's or not? Didn't know if there was a clearance issue in there like the piston was gonna ram into the plug... Also seeing Champion...
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    68 500 slow, dies after while, clattering

    Long story, so I'll get to the point: On the way back in, we still only could pull off 10mph (see second post) and then, the engine would just die after a few minutes and I'd re-start it and it would run at WOT for a few more minutes. That's how we limped home. All the while with me turning...
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    These came with tube, what are they?

    any idea? Came in same little bag that boston valve came in. I'm new to tubing so...
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    Prop shaft compatibility

    I know the part numbers are different... and if that's all that matters, tell me and lock the thread or what have you. I'm just wondering if only the parts listed on mercruiserparts.com (for prop shaft) will fit my 69 500 or if something from another year with different p/n would fit. For...
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    Conowingo Lake/Res and Codorus (Marburg)

    Haven't seen these bodies mentioned when searching, unless I fubar'd something... They are both (although in opposite directions) near my to an extent with Codorus park (Lake Marburg) about 30 minutes and Conowingo (Susky River dammed up just before mouth of Chesapeake) is about an hour...
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    "Dogs" on 69 500 Trim?

    So most of my problems of late have been solved (stuck in gear... fixed... bogs under load in gear on water... carbs tuned... great...)... However, yesterday on the water while trying to back off trailer (my trailer tilt cable is busted and pin is froze)... and also a few times while trying to...
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    baltimore area boating/fishing

    I'd really like to either organize, or just plain meet someone/some people somewhere that I can put my boat (check sig) in. Reservoirs around here are all electric and Lake Marburg (Codorus) in Hanover, PA is 20hp max. I'll make the drive if we can get a "meet" together. Experienced fisherman...
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    Need a first-mate tomorrow Baltimore area

    Okay, please, someone, my wife and kids are away for 3 days... I have to put the boat in tomorrow... anyone interested in goin boating/fishing tomorrow? Forgive me for being trusting... I'm probably going to Conowingo but mainly just because I have light freshwater tackle... anyone interested...
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    Places to put 50HP near Hampstead, MD

    So I've been to Conowingo Lake (or Reservoir, it's called both) up in Harford County... I love it but it's at least 1 hour away and all backroads. The only other place I can see where I can put in an outboard is Lake Marburg (Codorus Park) in Hanover, PA but they have a 20hp restriction. Or, I...
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    69 Merc 500 saga cont'd - NE1 near Baltimore?

    So here's the short version of my story: First boat. Just got it a few weeks ago. 68 Larson All American (Lapline hull). Great potential but since I don't have a lot of time or money, I'm just trying to enjoy it as much as I can for now. First it wouldn't pee... pulled LU and everything was...
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    battery charge and emergency ideas?

    My battery ran dead a few times last weekend and needed a jump. Needless to say, having the shift shaft stuck in forward didn't help the poor battery start the boat, which contributed to the problem. I had to jump it today off the car and it fired up within 15 seconds or so. It's not running...
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    1969ish Merc 500 Thunderbolt Water Pump?

    Okay, flame away search nazis... I've looked. I have a 1968 Larson All American (Lapline) with a circa 1969 Mercury 50hp Thunderbolt 500 outboard. The guy I bought the boat from said he noticed no water jetting out below the head. I pulled the lower unit but was only looking at the...
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