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    Help on finding the year of a Mariner 25HP Outboard

    Hi, My appologies for asking this common question but I've searched multiple forums and cannot find an answer. I'm looking for the year of a Mariner 25hp with a serial #A119885. The serial number does not match anything I've found on the web. I found it is on a metal plate below the engine...
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    Battery Charging Question

    I have a 1970 16' Starcraft with a Mercury 65hp motor. Trying to be safe when charging the battery while it's in the boat. Usually I pull the batteries out and charge them in the garage but I'm getting old and they're getting heavy. Is it OK to leave the battery connected to the boats...
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    Prop Spins but No Reverse on 1970 65hp Mercury

    I have a 1970 65hp Mercury on a 16' Starcraft Super Sport V, deep V aluminim boat. I lost my reverse today. The engine was running fine all day. When I put it in reverse, the engine rev's very high, the prop does spin strong in reverse, but I don't go anywhere. Forward and neutral work...
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    1970 Mercury 65hp Starter Problem

    I have a '70 Mercury 65hp outboard that was sitting for 6 months. Last time I used it, it ran fine. When I tried to start it today I could hear a slight "click", but that was it. I was holding down the choke button and turning the ignition key. Seemed like it was froze. I live in Phoenix so...
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    Bow Out of the Water Question

    I have a 16 foot 1970 Starcraft Super Sport V boat powered by a 1970 Mercury 65 outboard with a Quicksilver model 2036 P17 propeller. When I throttle up the bow comes out of the water and the engine dogs. At full throttle I go about 70 percent of its available speed. :mad: I think I've got...
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