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  1. fishdog4449

    silverline boats?

    Hey guys, any feedback on Silverline Boats, quality, etc? Specifically, I'm looking at a 1970 17' trihull bowrider with a Mercruiser/Chevy 250 straight six. Floor was replaced just a few years ago and the boat is solid as a rock. Cosmetically needs TLC. Engine and outdrive in great condition...
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    fair price?

    I've been looking for a kicker/aux for my 17' glassmaster. I was using a friends merc 3.3 which suited me fine but he needs it back for the jon boat. I'm going to look at this over the weekend, she turns over and has new coils, water pump, and clean carb, but whenever they say "ran fine when...
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    76 mercury 115 tilt/trim

    Hey guys, trim/tilt question here thanks in advance for reading... Although i didn't notice it at the lake, the trim cylinders started leaking at the lake the other day and I lost quite a bit of oil. The boat had been beached for lunch and when I went to tilt the motor back down to head out...
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    lugging a two stroke merc

    My dad insists that switching between my SS 19P and aluminum 17P isn't necessary just to pull skiers/tubes. He said that the motor is just as happy running WOT at 4000 rather than 5800, it's just "working harder". I know that the motor has to be propped right otherwise it will lug and perhaps...
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    19' grady white power options

    Hey how are yall doin? I have quite a few motors sitting around so I've been looking for a larger boat/trailer combo without a motor. I found a 1976 Grady White 19' in good shape with a 2000 trailer...The ad says cabin cruiser but if it's a 19 then most likely a cuddy. I'm going to look at it...
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    aahh to have more garage space!!

    http://richmond.craigslist.org/boa/833324645.html :)
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    Glassmaster transom damage

    hey guys 1981 Glassmaster 18' runabout '76 115 tower of power While I was inspected trim cylinders after the lake yesterday, I noticed there was a slightly large problem with the lower starboard motor bracket, which seemed to have made its way into the transom. Obviously, the wood is rotted...
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    Mercury 1150 tachometer settings

    Hey guys love this forum two quick questions here '76Merc1150 My new teleflex tach came in today and wondering if I should connect the sender wire from the plug on the front of the control box the controls (switchbox) or from the stator wires (alternator)? Pole setting should be 6P right...
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    starting and water problems 72 evinrude 100

    Ok so I dropped the LU last week to rebuild the water pump because the motor wasn't circulating water. well the impeller looked brand new, the vanes hadn't even set yet. Well I put the new one in anyway and put LU back on. Tried to start it and it would fire and start, but slowly die. Or start...
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    building swim platform?

    Hey guys I've been wanting to add a small swim platform on the stern of my glassmaster (port side). I've been looking on ebay and it seems that the little premade ones with teak or plastic or whatever run 80-150$. seems a little much. I'm considering making one with some angle brackets and wood...
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    1972 Evinrude thermostat questions

    The manual says that to replace the t-stat you have to remove the powerhead? Doesn't seem right. Is there an easier way to do it? Also on this motor is there a way to back flush the cooling system with the lu removed? On the starboard bank of cylinders, on the outside, there is a threaded plug...
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    stripped bolt removal (72 Evinrude)

    Hey guys, I'm kinda at my wits end with this one. The trip tab bolt is VERY rounded none of the sockets even fit it let even if I had one that did there are no edges to grip. Closests socket is 3/8s, but it slips. Have tried heat and penetrating bolt buster too. I'm sure that if I could get a...
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    Schooner sailing trip with pictures

    Thought I would share a few pics with you guys from my recent sailing trip aboard the Schooner Virginia. She's a twin masted pilot schooner about 130 feet in length. Two other cadets and myself from our MCJROTC program at school received scholarships to spend a week of sail training on the...
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    Mercury 1150 hard shifting question

    Hey guys two quick questions here (1976 merc 1150) 1) Is there a way to make the throttle/shift handle easier to move? Couldn't find any adjustments on the controls. It takes alot to muscle it into gear, but once it's in gear the throttle moves fine. (not an engine problem, have disconnected...
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    Mercury 1150 running hot? (updated, with pics)

    Hey guys, Took the '76 115 out on the lake today for the first time. it ran great, started on the first try had plenty of power. However, after running for a while the telltale water and water spitting out of relief ports was hot. Not scalding hot, but quite a bit hotter than lukewarm. Impeller...
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    '92 F150 vibrations/drive train problems

    Hey guys, question about my truck here..1992 F150 manual 5spd 4.9L I6. Driving at 35-50 mph there the whole truck begins to vibrate...almost sounds like that helicopter sound you get with one window halfway down, except you feel it in the floor and seats as well. Once you get above 50 it goes...
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    1972 evinrude v4 restoring

    Hey guys, Finally got the ol Evinrude running perfectly and got her nice an tuned up. Now for a cosmetic restoration and a few new wires and new fuel pump then my friend will be using her on a lake/bay boat. I'm not really sure I like the paint/decal scheme for 1972, so I am considering making...
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    evinrude 100 electrical issue

    got the motor for free from a friend,said it ran, but a diode(thats what he called it, not really sure what it is) in the control box gets hot and starts smoking. not good. I didn't try to start it, but oiled the cylinders and tried to turn it over. it turns over slowly and the starter gets...
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    evinrude 100 freebie

    Hey guys heres some pics of my newest freebie. 1972 Evinrude 100 v-4. Friend wanted it out of their yard, it actually runs well and has plenty of power, but has one issue with ignition. (will make seperate post on this). Motor was run in freshwater only and well taken care of. Also got two...
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    Mercury 1150 rectifier test

    Hey guys, quick question here. Whats the best way to test the rectifier (1974 Mercury 1150) Should be able to just measure voltage at battery cables while engine is running right? thanks i love this site!!
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