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    Older mercury 1978 thunder bolt 50 hp

    My lower unit leaks bad. Was told by my local dealer that the prop shaft and drive shaft get pitted over time because they are not stainless steel. Because shafts are pited they canot be re sealed or you can re seal but the lower end will still leak. When did mercury stat using stainless steel...
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    Older johnson and evinrude (omc ) motors

    I have a canoe and a porta boat 10'. would like to put a motor on both. Electric motor is ok but some of the places i go are a long haul so...petrol would be better. There is a guy who lives few towns over from me that specials in older 1950 - mid 70's johnson and evinrude outboards. He finds...
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    1972 starcraft

    I have a 1972 starcraft 15' runabout and motor is shot. I can pick up a tiller motor from a friend cheap but my boat is set up for a remote motor only problem is a metal piece that goes from the transom towards the front of the boat at an angle upwards that would not leave much room for a tiller...
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    1972 Starcraft transom

    I have a 1972 Starcraft 16' runabout. If you are standing in the boat looking out the back at the transom, there is a small section 6" or so of exposed plywood. This section is weathered by the sun. I put some exterior paint on it to seal it. Do not know if it really helped much. The transom is...
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    1972 aluminum Starcraft 16'

    I have a 1972 Starcraft 16' runabout. If you are standing in the boat looking out the back at the transom, there is a small section 6" or so of exposed plywood. This section is weathered by the sun. I put some exterior paint on it to seal it. Do not know if it really helped much. The transom is...
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    Older Johnson and evirude motors

    I am looking to buy a 14 to 16 row boat for fishing lakes and ponds. Will be bass fishing and trolling for trout and salmon. Do not have a big budget. I have found two guys in my area who specialize in older Johnson and evirude motors (1950 -1970's) are these motors too old to be bothering...
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    WIring harness for 1978 50HP

    I have a 1978 mercury 50 hp outboard. One wire (a big red one) attached to the rectifer has heavy corrosion and looks bad. From my manual this is the wire the heads to the + side of battery and cannot be working very well to charge my battery. I thought of splicing a wire in but was told by many...
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    1978 Mercury 50 hp OB

    I have a 1978 50 hp Mercury outboard on a 16 ft starcraft Aluminum boat. I have rebuilt carbs, rebuilt fuel pumps, new fuel lines and new tank. This boat starts and runs like a top except when you go wot. The boat will go 25 mph no problem but when it gets to 30 or wot it starts to sputter...
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    Boat lights and others

    I have a small 16ft aluminum boat. The boat has a 50 hp Mercury and runs on a remote control. I currently have one starting battery. I would like to run the lights, fish finder and trolling motor from a deep cycle "House" battery. Does this sound correct? I should not run lights and other...
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    1978 Mercury 50 hp

    I have a 16 ft star craft with a 50 hp mercury on it. It had not been run in many years. HAs good compression, good spark, new tank, new fuel lines to and in the engine and new gasket set. She runs and starts like a champ. When I give it some throttle it seemed to have a slight skip, then picked...
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    1984 2.2hp mercury

    I have a 1984 Mercury 2.2hp outboard. It runs like a champ/ starts right up. I ran it today, slow trolling while fishing for trout at idle speed. This motor is a simple design, once you start it the prop is turning at idle speed, no sifting into forward (start it and you go). Question: At...
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    1972 starcraft

    i got a 1972 starcraft aluminum boat from a friend. It needs a little TLC. I have read about an epoxy compound that is used to seal leaky rivits but how do you determine where the leaks are coming from? The boat has a plywood floor so i could launch it at a ramp but i think it would be hard to...
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    trolling rig

    I was watching a fishing show the other night and these guys were trolling for lakers and salmon. one of their rods (fishing with lead core line) was attached to an electric device that move the rod automatically towards the bow then back towards the stern. The rod was in a fixed location. This...
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    Mercury 50hp 1978

    Anyone know where i can find a Shaft assembly, shift-lower (description from parts manual) for a 1978 mercury 50 hp? thanks
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    Boat construction

    Have a newbe question that i have not gotten a very good answer to yet. What is the difference between a Trophy boat and a similar looking size, beam Grady White? I looked them over at a boat show and the salesmen only tell you what you want to hear. I have looked over the brochures on both...
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    Reels

    What is the difference between a trolling reel and a bait casting reel? I know the smaller type most of the bass fisherman use. Thanks
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    Trolling with a 1978 50hp

    I am new to boating and have acquired a 1972 starcraft with a 50hp mercury. I plan to do some salmon/trout fishing with the boat and will be spending time trolling. I also have a spot for a kicker motor and happen to have a 1984 mercury 2.2 hp. Should I troll with the 50? is this possible? or...
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    1978 50 hp mercury outboard

    A friend gave me a 16 foot starcraft boat with a 50hp mercury on it. I ordered an OEM manual from mercury and what to get this boat in the water this year. It sounds like a 1978 motor is worth fixing based on the price of a new one and from reading other posts on Iboats. Are there some repairs...
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    Mercury 50hp 1978

    I was checking out and my motor and noticed one of the bolts holding starter in place was loose. I tried to tighten it but it seems to be stripped? Any thoughts on a quick fix Thanks
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    flooring

    I have a 16' starcraft that a friend game me and I am trying to rebuild. he boat has a plywood floor that needs to be replaced. i think i would use marine plywood but should I paint it, sea with epoxy resin? apply a vinyl material over the wood? I don't think carpet would work well for this...
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