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  1. copeina

    20HP Rebuild Question(s)

    Greetings, In addition to the motor I bought for my boat this summer, the guy threw in a 20HP tiller model "for parts". I've quickly gone through it and it is complete, but let's assume that it is low compression / ran without oil / stripped output shaft / whatever. Ballpark what kind of $$...
  2. copeina

    2 blade vs. 3 blade

    Just bought a 1980 Merc 20 for my old boat. Everything works fine, but the spare prop the guy gave me is a 2 blade rather than the 3 blade that is on the motor now. Any reason to use one vs. the other? Thanks, /Kris
  3. copeina

    Transom Saver question

    Greetings, Without opening the whole discussion about transom savers again, I have a question. In photos, people seem to use transom savers in both the motor "full up" and motor "full down" positions. Which is correct? My rig is a 1961 14' aluminum, and I recently upgraded from the original...
  4. copeina

    Serial number help please

    Just picked up a new-to-me Merc 20HP short-shaft, electric start, remote controls, outboard. Rebuilt engine after a no-oil meltdown. Purrs like a kitten. Serial number is 7149461. All I can find online is that this was a Canadian model. I would guess 1979, but beyond that have no...
  5. copeina

    Let's get this forum rolling!

    Here is a "before" shot of my 1961 Springbok: It had been sitting under a cabin near Kenora, Ontario for over 15 years. After polishing the hardware and rewiring the lights and switches, the bow deck was hand buffed leaving the scratches as badges of service. The sides were unworkable, so...
  6. copeina

    1961 Springbok ready for water

    This site has been a terriffic resource for me while I worked on my new find. I've only made one post, but have read hundreds of others. Thanks to all past and present for their information! Here's my new toy - a $200 boat and motor from a 60+ year old friend who "upgraded" to a Lund with a...
  7. copeina

    Bench Seat Question

    Recently purchased a 1961 Springbok from a friend who has owned it since new. I love this boat and plan a semi-full restoration paint and controls-wise, including a teardown and rebuild of the 1962 Merc 250 that has been on the boat since new. Having said that, the seating is limiting for what...
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