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  1. Firebolt420

    1987 115hp TOP High idle

    I have gotten my Mercury running but it only runs @ 3000 rpm(shown on a brand new tach) and will not drop down into idle. The motor ran fine the last time it was run but it has been stored for approx 1.5 years. Now in that time I did remove the idle stabilizer because I had read some negatives...
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    '87 Mercury 115hp IL6 Couple of issues.

    So I got the TOP running and found some kinks. First one is that it has a leak at cyl 1 in the water jacket and apparently had it for some time ​If anyone could throw out any tips to replacing this it would be appreciated. My biggest question is do I have to pull the powerhead to do this...
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    Throttle and shift Commander 2000

    I am in the process of installing the controls and I have gotten to a point of confusion. I have a '87 Mercury IL6 115hp using the Quicksilver Commander 2000 controls. When I had everything apart I got into the controls to replace the tilt/trim switch. In doing so I found out too late that I...
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    Attachment Question

    Oh, yeah guess I shoulda said that, it is a fiberglass boat, Ha, yeah thanks there ya go.
  5. Firebolt420

    Attachment Question

    I am replacing the wood tabs that the gunwall pads fasten to with aluminium angles. What is the best way to fasten them to the hull? I have tried to upload a pic but it will not work for me for some odd reason.
  6. Firebolt420

    Interior Questions

    I have gotten to the point of starting on the interior and I have a question and feel more questions rumbling around. I am going to be redoing the original seats, the rounds are in good shape but the bottom is shot. I was going to just replace the wood with wood, but then someone suggested...
  7. Firebolt420

    Transom tie down idea

    So my Checkmate MX 16 is on this trailer and it is a Snow trailer that is a roller/bunk trailer and there is no straight line to use transom straps. My idea is to get two pieces of square tubing and insert them into these end tubes and attach a retracting set of straps on the end. The extra...
  8. Firebolt420

    Picked up my new project

    I got my new(to me) boat it is a '74 Checkmate MX-16. It is in good shape structurally and only needs some electrical, sanding and clear coating and to swap my '86 115 Merc onto it. That is where my small issues are popping up. The OB has dual cable steering and the Checkmate has single. Now my...
  9. Firebolt420

    Super Find Needs Motor

    I found this boat near me that needs an outboard and controls, it is a 1974 Checkmate in beautiful shape. I so happen to have just discovered/decided that the 1987 Procraft that was given to me will not be getting restored because it is too far gone. This means that I have the 115 merc off of...
  10. Firebolt420

    Trailering and charging

    I have searched and didn't find anything like what I'm looking for or even close. Is there any type of electrical system that would allow the batteries in the boat to be charged while you are towing it? There are 2 thoughts that I am thinking about, the first one is to run off of the tow...
  11. Firebolt420

    1987 Procraft Restoration: First Boat Build

    Re: 1987 Procraft Restoration: First Boat Build Mr. Jones, Awesome!!!! I fall asleep at the wheel for a couple of days and up you pop. I have the same boat and I am very interested in seeing the completion of this. I also got mine from my Father for the same price:D The only obvious rot spot...
  12. Firebolt420

    Well Hello there

    Here we go... I have looked through tons of archives and read till boats are spinning around my head. There was a little glimmer of other Procraft owners on iboats not so long ago, but they seem to have disappeared. I guess I can start with my experience, as far as owning boats I have had a...
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