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    1973 MFG Gypsy 16 I/O

    Bought a 1973 MFG 16' that was barley used and garage kept. And it came with EVERYTHING all the original curtains and covers all paperwork and books. Sitting on its original TeeNee trailer. Other than a little stain on carpet and a little fade that comes off easy on the deck it would be hard...
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    Anyone tried using Trex

    Anyone tried using Trex decking for stringers? Curious if resin will stick to it. If so the no rot thing sounds good.
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    1975 Starcraft Capri Sport 20

    Got the old family boat out and started its resto. Had it since about '05 and just used it as is while the kids were younger. Always had soft floor and worn out seats. Figured I would finally fix the issues and then start with next generation and start taking kids and now grandkids out. WOW...
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    electrical problem

    I'm having an electrical problem. Description of the boat: 1975 Starcraft Capri 20' fiberglass I/O 888 mercruiser pretty much all original. To start at the beginning: 2 years ago everything except the trim guage, the volt guage and the horn worked fine. The trim guage is intermittently...
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    seat mount

    I'm looking to mount a set of swivel seats so that they can be removed and drooped down to sit flat and swapped back up to bass style seat mounts without unbolting anything. Something along the line of a base, and a seat that sits on base, and a pedestal that can be easily put in between the 2...
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    Help ID an Eska outboard

    I have and Eska outboard and need to get parts, but need to know what I have so I get the right stuff on outside it says Eska 5hp On inside under cowl it says model#14261A Anybody know what I have?
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    Numbers on a jon boat

    Going to pick up a jon boat this weekend but need some info are the numbers on the plate length and width? Its a 1457 alumacraft 14 feet long by could it be 57 inches wide??
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    leaking outdrive

    I have gearoil leaking into the inside of the boat. It should be coming in with the sea water, but where would it mix and what could be the cause and or fix? The part of it getting inside I know is a leak I've had for awhile that is a slow leak while running of water into the bilge. That I can...
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    converting to outboard

    Does any one know how high transom should be I'm building a new one to replace the old I/O one Any measurements would help
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    Which drive do I have?

    I have a 1978 MFG with a 140hp 4cyl and an OMC outdrive how do I tell what model it is and how long was this version used?
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    Are these the same bolt pattern

    I have a 1968 Mercruiser 120hp, and I'm thinking of replacing it. I have a 1976 Renken with a 188hp mercruiser in it I'm parting out. Are the outdrives basically the same except for the gears? Do they use the same hole in the transom?
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    Prop question

    My 20' is planing at 22mph and is at 4500 rpm at 31mph which seems slow. What prop should I use? It has lots of low end power but shouldnt it run faster than this? It a 1975 888 mercruiser.
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    Hard to shift

    I'm having problems getting my mercruiser out of gear once its engauged. Its idleing fine shifter is adjusted corectly. It doesnot have a cutout switch. What year did mercury start useing it? My boat is a 75 with the 888.
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    3 blade ver 4 blade prop

    What is the pros and cons of useing a 3 blade verses a 4 blade prop, giving everything else is equal. and the prop is correctly matched to the engine???
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    throttle linkage

    I need a throttle linkage for my 140 mercruiser. I need the system that is attached to the outside of the manifold, not the one that comes across the valve cover. Does anyone know where I can get these parts new? and/or a pic of it on an engine?
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    exhaust question

    I'm replacing my 1968 mercruiser 120 with a 1986 mercruiser 140 and the manifold is diff. the 120 exhaust goes between the mounts and the 140 goes out side the mount, I cant use the 140 system for clearance issues. And the 120 manifold is shot. Which manifold do I need? I have both type of...
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    Info on a control

    I have a broken control and am having trouble finding info on the company that made it. The controler is made by tell if this name sounds familliar... Marmac Products, Inc. Has anybody heard of or know anything about the company?
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    Throttle and shift lever broken

    I have a 1975 Starcraft Capri 20' with 888 I/O and I broke the shift lever. One of the teeth broke off the gear and I cant engage the trans, I only have throttle. Can I get just the gear or do I have to purchase a new throttle control? It is the control that uses just throttle until you push in...
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    Info on old sears outboard

    I'm trying to get parts for my old outboard and would like to know if anyone can help me identify it. Its a sears model number 69600411-3640<br /><br />Any help will be greatly app.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Anybody have the capri model?

    I have a 1975 model 20' Capri and have not seen anybody with this model
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