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I don't know the year--I figure if I can find the serial number, I can determine the year. Looking at replacement decals; my best guess is '76, but mine are so faded it's hard to say.
https://outboarddecalset.com/1976-mercury-85-hp-decal-set.html
But again, mine is so faded there is no blue or...
Oh, and before I buy a parts manual, anyone have the correct p/n for a water pump impeller and/or kit?
And where would you buy a parts manual--eBay?
Thanks again, Rich
Thank you all for the replies.
My pressure washer is not running correctly so I went another direction.
Thought about it and said to meself, "self...what do you do with mold"?
Self said, "Bleach".
Took a spray bottle, filled with bleach and started blasting away. Still took some brushing, but...
Mike--
Thanks for the reply. Acid wash? Guess I'll do a search on that.
Yep, time flies when you're having fun. And even when you're not.
I can't believe it's been 20 years since I've owned a boat--happy to be back, or at least headed back.
Board seems to be treating me like a new member, but I...
Sold my last boat in 2006 (17' Nitro, 150 HP Merc V6), been away since then.
I just today bought an old (mid/late 70s) 17' bowrider that has been sitting for "at least" four years.
Full of leaves and crap, it's going to need a lot of help. So for starters, how do I clean off the mold and crap...
