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    What does this button do?

    :p I recently acquired a boat with a 1976 Merc 900 (tower of power.) The control box consists of a single lever and three buttons. The button on the left is for trimming. (there's also two small buttons on the lever handle for trimming). The button on the right is the choke. The button in the...
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    What's this button?

    :p I recently acquired a boat with a 1976 Merc 900 (tower of power.) The control box consists of a single lever and three buttons. The button on the left is for trimming. (there's also two more small buttons on the lever handle for trimming). The button on the right is the choke. The button...
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    Need switch box and wiring harness

    Hi, I don't know if the this is the right forum. I'm looking for a switch box and wiring harness for a 1978 Mercury 900 (Tower of Power). I was told 1977 - 1979 may also work. Anyone have these parts or know where I can get them? Michael
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    Where to buy an ignition

    Can someone tell me where to find an ignition for a 70's model Merc 900 (tower of power) and roughly how much I should expect to pay? Thanks.
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    Broken shifting mechanism - Lonestar

    1971 Lonestar 16' aluminum. In the front of the boat near the steering wheel is a box that contains two levers: the gear shift and the throttle. The gear shift mechanism broke inside this box. The broken piece is a white plastic piece - it sits on the cable and holds the lever arm to the...
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    Help - always drifting

    I've got a old 16' Lone Star aluminum boat with 28hp outboard. It's a heavy boat, considering its size and make. I'm using a run-of-the-mill 12lb anchor that I got at Walmart. Problem is, it almost never holds the boat in one place. If there's any kind of wind or current, I keep drifting, even...
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    Motorguide PowerPlus T30

    I bought a motorguide t30 trolling motor at a yard sale. It works great, however it's missing parts needed to "lock" the tilt. As it is, it flops back and forth freely. I'm having trouble figuring out what it needs and how it's supposed to "lock" the tilt into place. I know for sure it's...
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    downrigger question

    new to downrigging. the release clips I bought consist of a clip attached to a big metal hook. does the hook connect directly to the weight, or is it better to use some line or steel leader in between?
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    Does my motor have an altenator or other means of charging battery?

    I've got a 1964 Evinrude Speeditwin 28402M. It's got an electric start and I've got a 24-series cranking battery hooked up. I've asked a couple marine shops if they know whether the motor will charge the battery as its running, and I've gotten contradictory answers. One place said it almost...
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    How to build a bimini top or dodger

    Does anyone have instructions on how to build a bimini top or dodger? I've got an old 16' aluminum fishing boat that I'd like to construct a canopy for. The only thing I can find on the internet uses PVC pipe which looks ugly and cumbersome.
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    Evinrude Speeditwin

    Hello everyone, I just acquired an Evinrude Speeditwin "Model 2?402M, 28hp at 4500rpm." I don't know the year. The last owner said it worked last time he used it (about a year ago.) Any tips on firing it up? Anyone know the gas/oil ratio it needs? - mike
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