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    Rock damage to Keel

    While running at full throttle, I ran into a rock and caused slight damage to the bottom of the lower unit, I think it is called the keel, it is slightly bent maybe about 1 inch off center, the propellor was damaged and that was sent out for repair. So is there any way of straightening the...
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    Choosing the right prop, trailering boat engine up or down

    So I after 2 years of cleaning, rebuilding, searching for used parts, I finally got everything in working order on my 1970 16 foot Corson Boat...now I can try to learn a few things about boating...first off....choosing the right prop I have a 1971 Evinrude 60 hp motor and I can top out at just...
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    on the hunt for a corson windshield

    Anyone know of a Boat yard in the Northeast that might have old windshields? I have a Corson boat from 1970 it was built in Maine I have been restoring it as best I can with all original parts and pieces to the engine but now I am searching for pieces of the actual boat. I have just been...
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    Searching for a Windshield

    Anyone know of a Boat yard in the Northeast that might have old windshields? I have a Corson boat from 1970 it was built in Maine I have been restoring it as best I can with all original parts and pieces to the engine but now I am searching for pieces of the actual boat. I have just been...
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    Searching for a Windshield

    Anyone know of a Boat yard in the Northeast that might have old windshields? I have a Corson boat from 1970 it was built in Maine I have been restoring it as best I can with all original parts and pieces to the engine but now I am searching for pieces of the actual boat. I have just been...
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    Engine Overheat while hooked up to Flush Attatchment

    I finally got my 1971 rude up and running again, had her idle at about 500 rpm with a flush attatchements while I checked her over ran for about 15 minutes and then the hot horn started blaring....think I did somethign wrong with my water pump installation? I will have her in the water this...
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    Replace Safety Switch Evinrude

    My 60 hp evinrude would not turn over, testing the solenoid I grouned the safety swith lead and she turned over like a charm....anyone know about these switches? can i replace it? Can i just ground the lead out and hope for the best?....The wire is good, it has continuity to the safety switch...
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    Engine won't turn over

    I am the proud owner of the Devil, otherwise known as the 1971 60 hp evinrude, So here is the problem.....the engine will not turn over...I have power to the key switch and from the switch to the solenoid, I traced the other solenoid lead for the safety switch, found it but don't know what I am...
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    Electrical Issues Clipper/Rectifier 1971 Evinrude

    Can I eliminate the clipper circuit assembly? Anyone know how this is done? I recently replaced my voltage rectifier and while installing it, I saw a small burnhole in the clipper circuit assembly, looking for a replacement was $125 but I was told you can bybass this assembly. Anyone know...
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    Bybassing clipper assembly

    The clipper assembly on my 1971 3 cyl 60 hp Evinrude has blown, a replacement costs $125, but somone mentioned to me you can bybass the clipper....anyone know if this is possible..and what wires to move? I was told to move the rectifier red wire but where to move it too...help help help...
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    Can I Eliminate Clipper Circuit Assembly

    I have the Evinrude version of the 1971 60hp, I just replaced the rectifier due to it shorting out. Now the diagram I have shows that metal box with the 4 wires, yello yellow grey, black purple as the clipper circuit assembly, when replacing the rectifier i noticed to clipper had a black hole in...
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    1971 evinrude, electrical all screwy

    I have the Evinrude version of the 1971 60hp, I just replaced the rectifier due to it shorting out. Now the diagram I have shows that metal box with the 4 wires, yello yellow grey, black purple as the clipper circuit assembly, when replacing the rectifier i noticed to clipper had a black hole in...
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    1971 Evinrude 60 HP just not running full speed

    So got her up and running started right up on the first turn, but dropped her in the water and she just never gets up to full speed. I know the mix is right on, I even filled up the spare tank to make sure, now here is the golden ticket, if I have the throttled pegged and pull up on the manual...
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    1971 Evinrude 60 hp 3 Cylinder NEED MORE POWER

    So I brought this bad boy back to life, it runs well but I want to know what I can do to tweak the engine a little bit to make it go any faster. The boat is just as old as the engine a 16.5 foot Carson seems pretty heavy. Any ideas on how to get more power? Change mix? Better Plugs...
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