Search results

  1. J

    Boat takes on water

    Im not sure if this is the right place for this post but here goes. I have an older outboard that runs excellent. The problem is when I throttle up in speed there is allot of water that comes on to where the outboard mounts. Not into the hull but the "trough" behind the hull where the outboard...
  2. J

    I need some help

    Hello all, first off let me say this is one of my favorite forums on the web. It contains much information most others don't. OK now to my problem. I have a 1967 Mercury 650 SL. I will bore you with a bit of a background on it. It had been garaged since 1980 until a few weeks ago when I bought...
  3. J

    Going rates for mechanical diagnostic

    What is the going rate or a fair price to pay an outboard mechanic for a complete outboard diagnostic check/test? I had a problem I think is overheating and wanted to make sure I dont get taken for a ride. Second problem is the throttle control makes the boat go forward in Neutral. Third I...
  4. J

    Trouble with my 1967 Mercury 650 SL

    Hello all, I have a 1967 Mercury SL on a 16' boat. Long story longer. It sat since 1980. I got it to run a few times at home. Felt confident to try her out in water. Got to a lake and it ran OK for about :15, just shut off on me. Turned on again and ran for another :5, shut off again. This time...
  5. J

    Souther California's least expensive

    Which are So Cals least expensive lakes to boat at. Im talking about entry fee, launch fee, and over all fees. All help is greatly appreciated. ;)
  6. J

    Fist time takeing out my new, old boat.

    Ok a little background info. Bought the boat cheap. 1961 15' Horizon with a 1967 Mercury SL. Came with a trailer. The outboard is immaculate and ran on first crank. It looks to be in great shape so I am almost ready to take it on water. I am waiting for my new water impeller to get here. After I...
  7. J

    1961 Horizon with a 1967 Mercury 650

    Just picked up my first boat over the weekend. I am very excited to put it lightly. I bought a 1961 Horizon Fiberglass boat with a 1967 Mercury 650 outboard. The boat and engine are both in great shape. The boat was kept in a garage since 1980 so it has held up nicely. The engine is in great...
  8. J

    How can I tell between a

    Hello all. This is my first of many post to come. I just bought an old boat to restore with a 1967 Mercury 650. The serial number begins with 2166___. It has been kept in a garage for a long time I was told since 1980. How can I tell which model 650 I have? 650S, 650SL, 650E, 650EL ? Since the...
Top