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  1. roscoe

    Premium Gas for 50hp & 7.5hp 2-Stroke Outboards

    No benefit with the premium. In fact, some will argue it will damage your motors due to the different burn deposits smell color temps etc what have you. I run premium in all my motor because its the only non ethanol that I can get.
  2. roscoe

    Can anyone tell me the weight of a 1965 Merc 650?

    Yes it was. But its a starting point. If you include the pallet I shipped it on, it was 272 #. LOL :)
  3. roscoe

    Can anyone tell me the weight of a 1965 Merc 650?

    a 1974 650 long weighed 195#
  4. roscoe

    1978 18ft Mariner: I won this "Pig in a Poke" on Ebay..!

    Looks like a good candidate for rehab. I would suggest adding power tilt to that motor if you can. That splash well is 33" ? deep, and the back of the motor is a foot further. Makes for a real challenge to tilt the motor. No additional supports needed under the floor, unless you want to beef...
  5. roscoe

    Capacity plate

    garzon studio dot .... does a good job
  6. roscoe

    19' to 21' Bowriders or Sport Decks

    boats are not like cars or lawn tractors. Most brands will have few parts available other than motor parts and other non model specific parts. They simply don't make and warehouse parts like swim platforms and glove box covers, like they do for cars. Designs, colors, suppliers change every few...
  7. roscoe

    Upgrade Steering On 16ft Bayliner

    Really no reason for power on that boat and motor. Locate the issue and fix or replace that component. seized king pin? rusted tight tilt tube? old broken rusted stuck cable? helm unit? Start by disconnecting cable from motor Does cable move freely now? Does motor swivel with the push of a...
  8. roscoe

    16ft Starcraft Center Console Build Help

    Well the spar varnish is oil and solvent based, it will soak into the wood. I would suggest that if you paint it, to use an oil based paint for adhesion. Not a paint expert so don't know if an acrylic or a latex would stick. Not sure paint will add enough texture to be slip resistant. Hopefully...
  9. roscoe

    16ft Starcraft Center Console Build Help

    Welcome to iboats. I have a 1981 Starcraft Mariner 18'. I used 3 coats of SPAR varnish on the floor, more coats on the edges. Then glued nautolex vinyl flooring over it. Here is a boat wiring diagram courtesy of another iboats member. Battery disconnect near battery. Fused power from the hot...
  10. roscoe

    1986 Mercury 75hp Mod.

    each manufacturer switched ratings on their own schedule Merc for example rated their motor at 50hp in 1985, then renamed it as the "Classic 50" rated at 45 hp in 1986. Some hp motors may have been switched in different years. Pretty sure all makes, models, hp, were switched by 1990., the last...
  11. roscoe

    For those fishing enthusiasts - what's your style of boat?

    15' aluminum small tiller motor with 3 pedestal seats for lakes under 1200 acres. (2 sq miles ) 18' aluminum with 115 hp and 15 hp kicker with 3 captains chairs for bigger water, up to 60,000 acres and Green Bay in calm conditions.
  12. roscoe

    Starter Issues on Mercury 115

    12.3 v is 60% charged.
  13. roscoe

    I'm looking for help on mounting a transducer

    17 3/8 inches from center / keel.
  14. roscoe

    Scotch Guard on Sunbrella

    The old scotchgard is gone, removed from market because of the forever chemicals it contained. The new scotchgard is called fabric water shield. red can They also make a heavy duty version - green can - for outdoor gear like patio furniture. They make no claim that this does what the old...
  15. roscoe

    Question of HP

    50 hp motor in 1975 was rated at the powerhead. New motors (after the mid 80's ) are rated at the prop. So a new 50 will have approximately 5 more usable hp than the old one. Plus whatever the old gal has lost over the years due to wear and tear, loss of compression, etc. Some new 4 strokes...
  16. roscoe

    Wisconsin title.

    i see, thanks for clarifying.
  17. roscoe

    Wisconsin title.

    ?????? Not sure what you are referring to. Bought and sold several boats over 18' and none were ever inspected.
  18. roscoe

    Wisconsin title.

    In Wisconsin . What you will/should get from seller: a SIGNED registration card with the sellers name and signature, a title, maybe, if the seller has owned it for many years, it may not have a title as they weren't required years ago. Trailer will have a title and registration IF it is rated...
  19. roscoe

    Depth finder

    Doesn't the transducer and entire center section snap/hinge upward. Grab the transducer and pull out away from the transom. Scroll down to pages 3 and 4 on this pdf...
  20. roscoe

    Heavy weight seat mounts & swivels

    You'd be better off $ wise with a box type seat base. Given the inherent stringer and transom issues with an old glass boat, you might want to rethink the old glastrom boat, and consider an aluminum hull with solid bench type seat to start with. Upholstered seats can be added on top. Or...
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