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    Nooner Tomorrow

    Anyone from the Metro Detroit area going to Jobbie Nooner tomorrow? Ive gone the last few years but its reallly starting to get out of hand. 10,000 boats surrounding a tiny island with no way to go home isnt my idea of fun. However the scenery never gets old:D! Not like the days when my Dad...
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    QM Twin Outboard Option???

    Hey Guys. I have a '59 18' Queen Merrie that seems to have come with twin outboards. Does anyone know if this was a option back then? Here is a pic of the ignition console.
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    Picked up this little gem!

    Hey Guy's, Thought Id share some pics of the Neptune I pucked up a few weeks ago. Its a 1946 Neptune Jr. Single model # 15b1. Its 1.5 hp When I got it she needed a little cleaning and polishing, but fired up on the second pull! Not bad for being 64 years old! I pulled the tank off and...
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    Question about 85 hp Mariner

    Hi guys, Im looking for tach's for my '77 85 hp Mariner. I have the MerControls with the tachometer plug. Ive been looking to all over the interweb for a tach and most say they only work with outboards w/ pulse alternaters. Does anyone know if my outboad has one? Almost forgot the sn is...
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    Tach question

    Does anyone know if they still make the plug in tachs for older Mariner/Merc control boxes? here is the link to the box that I have http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_pictures3.asp?dnbr=OBACCA&ivar=IMAGES/QS/OBACCA/43.png&inbr=2128&bnbr=280&bdesc=REMOTE+CONTROL+ASSEMBLY+%28ELECTRIC%29+F
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    Prop Suggestion For "New to Me" Outboard

    Hi Guys, I purchased a '77 Mariner 85 hp outboard a few days ago. The motor didnt come with a prop so Im in the market for one, however I do know it's a 13" prop. Being that there isnt a prop, I do not have a WOT figure to supply. So Im looking for the best educated guess as to what I should...
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    Help with '77 Mariner control box

    Hey Guys! I need a bit of help with the stock single lever control box that came with the '77 Mariner 85 hp motor I recently purchased. The linkages did not come attached to the control box when I bought it and Im having an issue connecting them. First off I think I have the two connected to...
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    '77 Mariner question

    Hi guys! I wanted to check in with a few people be for I make a purchase. Tomorrow I'm going to pick up a '77 Mariner 85 hp with controls and w/o trim for $400. I've seen the motor run in person and everything seems to be ok. The exterior is also in good clean order for its age. Is there...
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    Help with Make and Model of boat

    Hello Everyone! First post so I hope Im in the correct forum. I purchased a 1959 18' AlumaCraft hull to use as a project. However im not certain on the model, or the HP rating? Can anyone help? I think I received a pretty good deal, my brother and I purchased the hull and trailer for $400...
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