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    Quicksilver Mercury Marine Harness adaptor Question

    I have purchased a 1996 Mercury 150XR6 outboard with no controls. I then bought a used Mercury Control Box (RC 881170A13), which shows a manufacture date of 07/13/05. Control box has a 14 pin male plug and another purple female adapter. Motor has a 8 pin female plug. I have establisted I will...
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    Compatibility of 1996 Mercury 150XR6 and 881170A13 Mercury Control Box

    I have purchased a 1996 Mercury 150XR6 outboard with no controls. I then bought a used Mercury Control Box (RC 881170A13), which shows a manufacture date of 07/13/05. Control box has a 14 pin adaptor and another purple female adapter. I am not in possession of the motor yet, but want to be...
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    Value of 1979 Mercury 115 HP "Tower of Power" Thunderbolt ignition Outboard

    1 am going to sell a 1979 Mercury 115 HP "Tower of Power" Thunderbolt ignition Outboard, to include control box, tilt and trim. Haven't done a compression check, but runs strong and is in good shape. Any input on asking price?
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    1996 Mercury 150XR6... Good Motor?

    Looking for 150HP motor to replace the 115HP Outboard on my 1989 Checkmate Spectra 170 open bow . Found a 1996 Mercury 150XR6 2-stroke oil-injected outboard. Could anyone enlighten me as to the good and the bad to this motor/year. The motor has a 20" shaft. Motor will also need control box and...
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    2004 Glastron SX 175 w/3.0 Volvo... Good Boat?

    I may be selling my Checkmate soon, and my brother-in-law has a 2000 Glastron GT I love. Just found a 2004 Glastron SX-175 w/Volvo Penta 3.0. Appears to be in excellent condition. Anyone have any good or bad experience with this boat and the 3.0 Volvo I/O? I am not looking for extreme speed...
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    Power Tilt/Trim Interchangable?

    I have a 1989 Checkmate Spectra 170 with a 1979 Mercury 115 HP (Power of Tower) motor w/tilt and trim (3 button on console). I am thinking of purchasing a 1978 Mercury 150 HP Black Max with nonworking tilt and trim. Will the tilt and trim setup I have with the 1979 motor work/interchange with...
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