ive come across a 1964 16' starcraft closed bow, a 75HP 1988 or 89 oil inj Mercury with less than 50 hours on it, with trailer, on one of my clients driveways. i notice the reg. sticker on the hull was from 1995 so i knew it hadnt been used in a while so inquired if he would be willing to part with it and how much... basically he wants a $1000 bucks for it- i like the boat- the trailer is fine-- but my main reason for wanting it is the motor- he said he ran it last year- and that he'd try to get it running again for me to see-- apparently hes had some difficulties...<br /><br />he said it cranks but doesnt turn over and that it popped once and now<br />hes not getting a spark... <br /><br />basically being a newbie to the outboard, 2 cycle mariners world i want to know what i should look for-- what i should know -- what might some problems be---costs$$-- how to trouble shoot--manual acquisition--... any thoughts on the boat/motor that i should consider?...
<br /><br />id get it. if you are the slightest bit handy, go for it. the boat doesnt sound to fab, but that motor is one big beefy 3 cylinder.<br /><br />i can say that mine gets great MPG(for an outboard), its VERY throttle resposive, and is very easy to work on, all parts are in easy reach and what not.<br /><br />have your local marine mech take a looksy for you.<br /><br />and if you get it, let the first thing you buy for it....<br /><br />...a manual, just like at the bottom left of this page !!!!<br /><br />out<br /><br />mike