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    Merc 115 prop?

    What diameter prop should I have on a 115 inline6 Glassmaster 17'? Looking for speed more than hole shot, so i'm thinking 17P or maybe even 19P?
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    1972 Mercury 1150

    hey guys i came into possesion of a free 1972 merc 1150. my uncles friend bought a boat, already had a motor so he gave me this one. now, all he said it needs is a starter and carbs rebuilt. I'm going to build the "mother of all sawhorses" to put this thing on to work on it(its HEAVY). after i...
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    restore gloss finish/gelcoat?

    I have a 17' Glassmaster Daytona. What would be the best way to restore or repaint the hull? The gelcoat is in good shape, no cracks or scratches, but it has lost its gloss/shine and color(as in, its more of a "faded" white. I've heard of paint called Awlgrip that supposedly can make a hull look...
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    Mercury 80 Thunderbolt idle speed

    How do I change the idle speed on a Merc 80, inline 4 dual carb? I must be stupid or something, I've scoured the Clymer and nowhere does it say how to drop the idle RPM. This is my first Merc engine, i normally go with Rudes, I've looked all over the engine for a low speed adjustment screw or...
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    Glassmaster identification?

    In the spring i bought a 1982 Glassmaster 17' footer, and I am about halfway through restoring it. I still need to paint and other odds and ends but the bulk of the work is done, and right now she's seaworthy :) I've had her out a couple times and its a great boat. Ok heres my problem -I've been...
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    Mercury 80 trim/tilt unit O-rings?

    I have a Mercury 800 '82 trim unit that is leaking oil from the bottom of the unit, underneath the reservoir where the hydraulic lines connect. It drips when the motor is down, but when I try to tilt the motor up, it actually SPRAYS out. I am fairly sure the problem is a bad o-ring or gasket...
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    Mercury 800 '82 tachometer calibration?

    Hello All! Got a great deal on a tach on ebay for my boat im restoring. It has a Mercury 800 on the transom; I followed the wire guidelines and hooked up the tach. Started her up, and it showed she was idling about 400 RPM. I know on some tachs you have to calibrate or set them for different...
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    Mercury 80 carb problem?

    Hello All, I have a 1982 Glassmaster 17 footer with an Mercury 800 (80 horse, same year) on the transom. I bought it about 4 weeks ago, and yesterday was the 4th or 5th time ive had her out. I decided to take a took a short boat ride before picking up the rest of the crew, I was about a mile...
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