Chrysler 55hp motor and boat identification

[CommanderPleasure]

I recently 'inherited' a boat w/ a Chrysler 55hp motor. I'm looking for information on the motor and boat. (E.g., year, history, maintenance and repair information/ manuals, things to watch out for, etc...) The motor is a Chrysler M/N 5571. The boat is a fiberglass -- a 10 year old registration cert. identifies it as a "Commander Pleasure" with a year of 1968 and 15ft 5in. Graphics on the hull indicate "National Boat Marts Flagship Fiberglass Fleet." So far, I haven't been able to find any information whatsoever. Can somebody tell me where I can get information on this motor and boat? The boat, motor, and trailer are very clean and I'm eager to go through everything and get the boat on the water. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Chrysler 55hp motor and boat identification

Chrysler model 5571 was produced in 1968. I have a Clymer manual and feel it is a good manual for this motor. If you go to chryslercrew.com you can buy and download service and parts manuals specific to that motor. The parts that are currently availible through merc will still reference those part numbers however an F is usually in front of the number so say and impeller is 433065 in the parts manual chances are that mercury part number would be F433065. Sorry I cant help you with the boat but if you have any more specific questions concerning the motor you have come to the right place.

 

[CommanderPleasure]

Re: Chrysler 55hp motor and boat identification

Thanks eurolarva! I'll take that information and run w/ it!