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I recently put my boat in for the first time this year. I got it to start up and idle for about 20 seconds, than it would die out? If I waited for another 10 mintues or so it would do the same thing, and so on, and so on. What do you guys think it might be? Some people stated it might be...
The old 72' 65 hp Merc with Merc controls has been starting fine all summer until recently. Usually when I get in the boat I pump the primer ball about 3 or 4 times until it becomes real hard, hit the choke twice, hold the choke button while turning the key and the motor starts right up. Now...
I am trying to install a push pull switch for my boat light. There are two wires coming out of the light, and when I conect those wires, one to the positive terminal and one to the negative terminal of my boats battery the light works. It is when I hook up the push pull switch that I am having...
I am trying to install a push pull switch for my boat light. There are two wires coming out of the light, and when I conect those wires, one to the positive terminal and one to the negative terminal of my boats battery the light works. It is when I hook up the push pull switch that I am having...
I am trying to install a push pull switch for my boat light. There are two wires coming out of the light, and when I conect those wires, one to the positive terminal and one to the negative terminal of my boats battery the light works. It is when I hook up the push pull switch that I am having...
I have almost finished restoring my 16' 1965 fiberglass Starcraft. I have done some work to the 1972' 65hp motor, but it doesn't look like there is much life left in it. I would like to purchase a new motor for the boat, however could I hook a newer motor up to my boat if it has the old pully...
I have a 1972 65hp outboard motor with 72' Merc Controls. Thankfully people have helped me on this site to do some adjustments to the controls and how to properly use them.
My question this time around is if I have been driving my boat for a couple of hours and I stop for a bit, when I...
I am looking to purchase a 98' Regal that has a 3.0 inboard Merc motor. I have never owned an inboard before, so your help would be greatly appreciated.
The current owner stated that a couple of years back the boat wasn't running great so they took it to a Marina and the marina instaled a...
I am interested in purchasing a 98' 1700 LSR Regal. Can anyone tell me if this was a good year for Regal boats and if this boat is a quality boat? I have only owned two Starcrafts prior to this boat, and quite honestly I don't know much about the regal company.
The owner states that it has a...
I have recently purchased a 1965 15' fiberglass boat. The engine is pretty much gone and the boat is in good shape. I am struggling with updating controls, steering, and motor on this old boat, probably around $4,500 when I am done. To all of you out there would you put the money into a boat...
I have recenlty purchased a 72' 65hp merc. I am about to do a compression test on the motor, however I just want to make sure I am doing some of the basic steps right:
1) take out all the plugs
2) screw the compression tester onto one of the empty plug holes
3) To test the compression do I...
I have recently purchased a 72' 65 hp merc. It has the Thunderbolt ignition, and I am not sure what type of marine battery I should buy? Is there a specific brand or voltgage I should be looking for? I see that batteries can vary from $65 dollars at Sears to $150 from some of the specaility...
Does anyone know of any old merc clubs in the NJ area? Or any mechanics that tinker with old mercs on the side? Just looking for a quick tune up or someone to look a the motor and let me know if it is running ok or not.
Thanks
I am going to be putting my 15' fiberglass boat in saltwater for the season this year. I have been advised to use bottom paint on my boat. Can anyone point me in the right direction for:
1) a good brand?
2) should I use a brush or roller?
3) How many coats do I need if this is the first...
I have recently purchased a 1965 fiberglass Starcraft, and it is in really good shape. There are a couple of "dings" or "knicks" in the fiberglass, however they are small about 1/4" square, and not very deep. It looks as if the dings went through one layer, however not through another layer...
I am not sure if my 72' Mercontrols are working properly. When ever I push my throlle lever forward the warm up lever seems come come up with it? Is there anyway to adjust this so that the warm up lever operates on its own and will not rise when I push the throttle lever foward?
Also, were...
I am hoping that someone out there can point me to a good mechanic in the northern NJ area. I have a 72' 65hp Merc and have been finding out that no one will work on it due to the age.
The engine runs good, however I have recently purchased it and just want someone to give it a good look...
Does anyone know about how much it would be to have a mechanic change the impeller in the above boat and how much it would cost me to do it myself?
Also, how about the water pump?
I have recently purchased a boat which has a 72' 65 hp motor and mercontrols. Can anyone help me to properly start my motor with the controls? The Mercontrol is mounted to the drivers side of the boat. The Mercontrol has two levers on it. 1) on the inside of the control consul, which is...
