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  1. clarkw

    1985 Lunker SS - need console

    Howdy all, I have a 1985 Lunker SS that I purchased new in '85. I purchased it as a tiller model and put a 20hp Merc on it. My wife and I used it for several years in Minnesota, and then moved to Illinois 15 years ago. The lakes here are full of folks with HUGE boats that tend to take all of...
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    Epoxy or Polyester for deck

    I am planning on using BC Exterior Plywood for the decking in my boat. This will be coated with Eposy or Polyester. A gallon of Epoxy Resin is $94.99 and the hardener is another 37.99. I can get a gallon of Polyester Resin for $39.99 with the hardener included. Is the Epoxy necessary to...
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    Mercury Classic 50 wiring question

    Hopefully this is the right place to post this. I just purchased a 1985 Mercury Classic 50 (sn 0C145XXX). This has power tilt and trim. It came with the Quicksilver control. My questions are about hooking up the controls. I see where the cable enters the engine, and plugs in (8 pin...
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    Wiring questions - Classic 50

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    Wood - deck and transom

    It is finally wood weekend. Everything is stripped and the old transom has been removed (saved to use as a pattern). My question is about wood. Seems as though marine plywood is hard to find (and expensive), treated plywood will react with aluminum, and need to dry for several weeks prior to...
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    Transom Well Drain Tube

    I removed the two drain tubes from my transom so that I could remove it for replacement. I just looked on the iboats Marine Store and found drain tubes. Good so far - now the question. The drain tubes are flared on one end - how do I flare the other end? Thanks ClarkW
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    Boat steering - rack vs rotary

    Howdy, I am in the process of restoring my 16' Alumacraft. It was purchased as a tiller model but I want to convert to console steering. I will be using a Merc Classic 50. My question is about steering. I see Rack and Pinion and Rotary systems. Technically, I understand what a rack and...
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    1985 Alumacraft Lunker 16 SS Restoration Pictures Added

    Howdy All, Finally started serious restoration on my old Alumacraft today. This is my first installment of my oddesy into boat restoration, this post will be a bit long and rambling, please be patient with me. First some history. I bought this boat new in '85 (living in Minnesota then) and...
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    Fishing Boat Console

    Back for more help. I am restoring and modifying a 1985 Alumacraft Lunker 16 SS. I purchased this boat new as a tiller model, now I want to convert it to a console model. I have been watching consoles on ebay but haven't found one I like. I checked with Alumacraft and a new console from a...
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    How do I tell if Transom is bad?

    Howdy again, I'm a newb with a 1987 Alumacraft Lunker 16 SS. I have owned the boat since new, and it has been sitting for the last 15 years. I am in the process of removing the decking and all interior wood and carpet prior to replacement. I used to have a 20 hp Merc on the boat, and have...
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    Spartan Classic

    I have a 1985 Spartan Classic trailer that I am rebuilding. It has been sitting for the last 15 years so I thought that I would replace the bearings. I know that I could just remove a hub, pull the bearings and measure them but I am trying to make it a bit easier. If anyone could tell me what...
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    Where to get Marine Plywood

    Howdy All, I'm new to the board and need some help. I have an old Alumacraft that needs new deck boards. As I understand, 3/4" marine plywood is what I should use for the decking. I read about one restoration where the person painted both sides of the marine ply with epoxy, then glued the...
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    Merc Questions from a NewB

    Howdy all, I'm new to this forum, and have a few questions. I am looking at purchasing a used 45 to 50 hp Merc. I would like to know which, if any of these, have oil injection. I also have seen an external pump with some of these older engines and wondered about its' purpose. Lastly, what...
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