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    What make/model do you think the boat is?

    Hey guys, So, ive had this boat a while now, and im working on it to get it looking like new, but I am still not 100% sure what the boat is! I have had some people tell me it is a Ring 18, others a Phantom, and some people think it is a shakespeare. So, Here is all of the info I have on it...
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    Making a screen, suggestions please..

    Herro! I am bringing a ring 18 speedboat back to life at the moment, but when i got the hull it was missing its windshield at the front. I can see that at some point in its life a previous owner has removed the shield, and not used it at all. The holes that the original shield were bolted...
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    Need an engine, not sure what to choose...

    Hey guys! I am on the process of a complete re-build of my boat. I recently picked up a Ring 18, which is in quite good condition. Its undergoing a new paint job, and complete refit inside at the moment. However, I need to get an engine for it, and I am having a hard time deciding what I...
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    Painting methods (Tip/Roll / Spraying etc)

    Hey guys I am still prepping my boat ready for a complete new paint job, I think about another week of sanding and I might be ready. I am working on a fiberglass 18ft ring18 speedboat. I am looking into the best way to re-paint the boat, and any steps that I should follow. I assume that I will...
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    Some advice about fiberglass repair

    a continuation from my other post really, but.. I need some advice about the best method to fix the hull in my ring18. The boat did have a fuel tank, that would fit to the front of the boat, and was the same shape as the hull, but... some git stole it before the boat was picked up! This has...
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    Ring18 Project - Complete re-build (Advice needed)

    Evening guys, I have a new project. It needs some minor fiberglass work, but that is more due to damage / chips being taken out of the fiberglass when the boat has been moved between trailers. The boat has now been stripped of everything, and is just an empty shell, with the first job being to...
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    Gearbox replacement question...

    hey guys, the gearbox on my engine is a bit unwell, and ideally needs to be replaced. I have been having a look around, and found a couple used ones for sale on well known auction sites. one of them is a good price, but the casing is damaged (lower unit outer case). So, i was pondering about...
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    Checking internal workings of gear box....

    Ah, the joys of a gear box... what a wonderful thing.. .UNTIL ITS UNWELL! :( I believe my gear box is in need of some TLC. After a bit of investigation, I believe that some part (unsure what) is broken/worn, and is preventing the motor from disengaging from gear correctly. I came to this...
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    Some simple questions about the lower section (with pics)

    Hello Everybody, I have a couple of questions, and i hope somebody can help out. I am/have been working on an old mariner 60 (see sig). In my last forum post, i talked about replacing the impeller, which I have now done, and when i put the lower unit back on, it wouldn't disengage from gear...
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    Fixing a gear oil leak

    Hey guys, Last new topic of the day! honest ! >:) Engine: Mariner 60 S/N: 675 3028 I have come to the conclusion that at least one, if not all of the oil seals in the gearbox/lower unit of my engine are shot, and need replacing. I came to this conclusion since all of the oil that was in the...
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    Gear selection issue after impeller replacement

    I have just replaced the impeller in the water pump of my engine, I have put it all back together this afternoon, but before i fired it up, I noticed that the gear selection isn't working. The engine is now always in gear. I assume this is because when the lower gear section of the engine was...
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    Oil for use in the lower section/gearbox

    Ok, so I went to my local (45 min drive away) boat shop today to pick up everything I needed to finish my engine off... I got my replacement bolts, pins etc, but... I forgot to get my bloody oil! D O H! So, i actually do not know what I should be looking for/using. I need to do an oil change...
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    Replacement Bolt/s part numbers etc?

    Right, After a serious fallout with the bolts on my engine today, I need at least one replacement bolt which holds the lower unit in place for a Mariner 60. Mine uhhh, no longer has a head ;) I have had a look at the manual I have, but it doesn't give any information about the type of...
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    [solved]Stuck bolt... not sure what to do.. help!? :)

    Hey guys Firstly, I have an old old old Mariner 60, 2 stroke (197* something), electric start. I am using the engine as a way to help me get my head around outboards, and is a bit of a project waiting to go onto my boat. I had it running last week, as i was testing a new electrical system i...
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    a little assistance sorting out water pump/impeller

    Hello everybody. I have been fixing up an ourboard for quite some time (project, as i am new to this kinda thing). It is a mariner 60 (old model), 2 stroke. I have got the engine hooked up to my custom wiring loom today (push start/cut out etc), and have the engine running (YAY!) However, I...
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    Manual Tilt / Seized??

    2nd topic of the day.. Having a day of trying to get my engine fully working today, and wouldn't you adam and eve it, the tilt has seized... Mariner 60 (old old old one). There are two small levers which you shold be able to move, and then the unit will raise/lower (as far as i can tell)...
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    Re-Wire of engine... 1 last thing to sort out..

    Hi guys, I have a mariner 60 electric start engine (old old OLD model) I have had to re-wire it recently, which I have nearly completed, however I have one thing left to sort out, and would appreciate some advice from those in the know. I can start my engine, however I am having a problem...
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    Custom Wiring - Kill switch

    Evening all, I hope somebody can help me out. I have nearly finished the re-wiring of my engine. Im oing for stop/start buttons on the dash, as the boat sits on a trailer at home when not in use. I have a mariner 60, old 1976 (i think). The only issue i have rightnow, is that I am unable to...
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    [RESOLVED] Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

    Hello, I have a mariner 60 2 stroke, i belive 1976/77 model. I am fixing up the engine which was mechanicly sound when purchased as I have seen it running, but now a few months on, i can't get it to run. Images here: www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/outboard I think there is an issue with one of...
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    some help with the year of engine after checking the charts

    Hello, I have a mariner 60 engine. Its serial number is listed as "675 30280" I have had a look through the tables on the sticky at the top of this forum, but i am not sure where my serial number fits in... If somebody who has a clue would be so kind as to tell me, it would be very helpful...
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