Mercury Thunderbolt 300

[Huck]

I just bought a Mercury Thunderbolt 300 (serial # 1332379) and would like to know more about it,such as HP..year,and so on. <br />The motor is white with yellow trim. Not sure if color is original or not. It is on a 1958 Mastercraft 14' (fiberglass) boat.<br />Any ideas on value?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Mercury Thunderbolt 300

Welcome Huck<br /><br />That is a 1960 Model 35 HP you have there. Value is in the eye of the beholder and to be honest, probably not too much, except to you. Here's a link to the Motor:<br /><br /><br /> web page

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Mercury Thunderbolt 300

Hi Huck,<br /> Since you just bought it, it's worth exactly what you paid for it - to you. There is no set value for any old motor, for the simple reason that no two people are likely to see it as being worth the same price. It's worth whatever a seller and a buyer can agree to - no more, no less...<br /> The color is original - Mercs were primarily white from 1960 to 1962, with a few white models in 1963. Very good motors in their day and they hold up well today with proper care and maintenance. Check out Grubb's Marine at www.oldmercs.com for owners manuals, service manuals, and parts, etc.<br /> Have fun!<br />- Scott

 

[Rockman99]

Re: Mercury Thunderbolt 300


Hi I recently bought a 14 ft. Dorset and it has one of these motors on it motor turns over but won't fire I think maybe a
ground strap may be the culprit but not sure. Does any one know where I can download a repair manual.

 

[Rockman99]

Re: Mercury Thunderbolt 300




Another question for someone the motor I got with my Dorset 14 ft. is manual start would it be possible to put an electric starter on it, if so where would be the best place to get the parts pricing is the key here.