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  1. Andy in NY

    Picked up new (to me) '66 merc 50 hp today, a few questions

    Well, I finally found repower for my boat. 1966 merc 50 hp. Physically it is in great shape, 7 out of 10. It fires on the first crank. It has a new starter as of last season, and a new cap 2 years ago. I picked it up for $500 with the origional metal tank with the nice merc label on it. The guy...
  2. Andy in NY

    will this cover fit my boat?

    First of all, Most of the time the boat is in the garage. But, for the times when it needs to be outside, I want a cover for it. I thought about a tarp, but they are notorious for moisture getting in... So I was looking at walmart and saw this cheapie cover. IT says that it is for v hulls, but...
  3. Andy in NY

    Pulled young couple from water...

    When we were on vacation in Florida, we rented a 21' CC for the day to cruise the gulf and check out Sanabel and Captiva islands. We had stopped sort of in the middle of San Carlos Bay somewhat near the causway and we heard what sounded like someone yelling for help. It was REALLY bright...
  4. Andy in NY

    Don't leave the dock without...

    What are some of the important items to have on a boat that alot of people tend to overlook?
  5. Andy in NY

    thinking about buying a 1966 50 hp merc

    I have been looking to repower my 14' mfg gypsy after discovering that the lower unit on my evinrude is toast. I found a guy on craigslist that has a 1966 merc 50 hp with controls and harness for $500. He says he ran it last season, but repowered with a newer one with power tilt and trim. It has...
  6. Andy in NY

    Late 50's/early 60's johnson 50 hp sea horse... worth anything?

    I scored a pair of johnson 50 hp sea horses today. I was TOLD one ran last year, but it looked more like it had been sitting in the same place for a few years. Anyways, one is a '59 and the other is an early 60's... havent had time to pull the model # yet. Anyways, are these things worth...
  7. Andy in NY

    Wiring harness question

    Will a wiring harness for a 73 evinrude 50 hp work with a 68-72 johnson 50 hp?
  8. Andy in NY

    steering cable questions

    Okay, I read through the FAQ on how to wind steering cables on the drum, but am a bit confused (that happens alot... :rolleyes:). Can anyone help a bit more with this? FWIW, the boat is a 73 MFG Gypsy 14 with a 50 hp rude.
  9. Andy in NY

    starting an outboard on a stand

    First of all, this is my first boat. I have never heard it run. When I first bought it the owner said that he had it in the water and all the sudden it wouldnt go. The enging was running, but no thrust. He had picked up a spare motor and was going to swap out the lower unit, but started...
  10. Andy in NY

    Renting a boat in SW Florida

    My wife and I are going on vacation to Fort Myers Beach in April, and were interested in renting a boat while we are there. Any ideas what we should expect to pay for a day? It will be during spring break season and we dont want to go offshore, just something to putt around along the coast and...
  11. Andy in NY

    cleaning/purging a 275 gal fuel oil tank

    i am going to be replacing my home's fuel oil tank with a new one soon... and when i remove the old one i want to use it in the garage as a woodstove. i am going to make sure it is completly empty first, but what is the best way to go about the process of cutting into it for chimney and door?
  12. Andy in NY

    Wiring Questions

    Okay, i am ready to tackle some wiring issues (nothing major). so far, i have removed the switches for accesories and the fuse block, and am going to replace with a new 6 gang fuse/switch panel. the wiring that comes up to the helm to power stuff is seperate from the main harness, but has a few...
  13. Andy in NY

    cleaning fiberglass

    okay, today i want to start to tackle the cleaning portion of my project. for the most part, its not bad, but especially the bow seating (stright fiberglass bench, no coushins) there are all these little black spots, presumably mildew. can i use a straight bleach/water mixture? how about...
  14. Andy in NY

    prop removal

    so tomorrow i want to take the prop off to take it to get re hubbed. i havent gotten my repair manual yet, and dont know much about outboards. can anyone tell me how to remove it? is it easy?
  15. Andy in NY

    owners manual

    any good sources to find old owners manuals, either for the boat itself or motor? 73 gypsy 14 with a 73 evinrude 50hp. any ideas?
  16. Andy in NY

    1973 rude 50 hp spun prop question

    okay, after asking a few questions, i THINK the problem i have is a spun prop hub. i just got the boat, and the previous owner said they were out in the water and all of the sudden the boat would barely move, but the prop was spinning still. i asked a local marine mechanic, and here on iboats...
  17. Andy in NY

    Coast Guard weight ratings

    okay, this is one thing that confuses me. i've seen info plates that say 1100lbs or 4 persons, and ones that say 1200lbs or 8 persons. i understand they mean persons and gear totaling 1200lbs, but im sorry unless there are 8 children, the weight will never be under 1600.i do not understand how...
  18. Andy in NY

    lighting

    I would like to add some type of lighting in our boat, just a simple 14' with an open bow. we want something similar to rope lights. any suggestions?
  19. Andy in NY

    Lake Champlain - NY/VT

    anyone around here boating on Lake Champlain? we are new boaters from Chateaugay, NY and mostly plan to go to Chateaugay Lake, but occasionally would like to hit champlain. i am a bit worried though, as we are in a 14 footer... not sure how well it will handle it out there.
  20. Andy in NY

    time for a few general questions for a beginner

    okay, i have gotten into the grove of the forum, made a few posts and now im ready to dive in... i have a few general questions about my new/used 1973 MFG Gypsy 14 with a 50 hp 'rude. 1) the previous owner installed a fish/depth finder. where he attached it to the transom, he just screwed it...
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