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  1. NGABaldEagle

    Bass Tracker Pro 170 25hp planning question

    Thankfully this particular model has improved immensely. I have a 2018 PRO170 with Mercury 50 4S. 36MPH with nearly a full tank, a lot of gear, and I'm 235 lbs. The pro 170 is the first low end model with built in rod locker. In 2018 they were around 16k but in 2023 they are 22k.
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    Is it a 1974 Merc 50?

    Hi guys.... Mercury 500 w/Thunderbolt Ignition Serial number 4073476 4 cylinder I think someone told me it was a 1974 but I cant be sure. Where can I get a manual. Oh...I purchased parts from a guy at Ellisport marine. Larry I think. I cant find his contact info. Can anyone help me...
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    Anyone used Gorilla Grip before?

    I found it on the net yesterday and it looks like a good product but would like an opinion of someone on here that has used it before. I was thinking of going the no carpet route as well. Flexibility? I read their technical info and the two types of products. Almost done iwth the front deck so...
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    Decided to fill it unless you think better of it

    I posted a thread that said casting deck repair and its on page 2 now with pics. There isnt much wood that is bad. Th topside of it appear to be good and some of the bottom of the thicker pieces are soft. I was thinking of just filling all of this in slowly with some kind of filler that will...
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    Chrysler 70 hp 80's model

    Been sitting for a few years but ran when it was parked. I bought it and gave it to my dad. Figuring its an 84 model is it worth much with good compression and running good? Were these engines any good back in them days? Good as a Johnny or Merc? What say you?
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    Replacing carpet on metal.

    Need help with this too. I think I read where someone suggested using acetone to remove the glue. I will ask again and please see the pic. The rear deck covers are metal and Im thinking of stripping the carpet and replacing it with new. I live near Dalton Ga where this stuff is made and my...
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    Why does my boat do this?

    15'6" Venture bass boat 50 hp merc. 1987 package. I have the foil on the foot. I have power tilt. I adjust the trim down and the boat planes good and goes maybe 35 mph. The bow is down and the boat rides nearly level. I adjust the trim up and the boat speeds up slightly but the bow raises...
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    Repair Help with casting deck..see pics

    Casting deck has a weak section. When you see the entire casting deck in the pic you can see the hole where the pedestal base was installed. The weak area is outlines with a black sharpie. Its real solid and may be solid inside some of the lines as it isnt exact. However, AT THE LINES IT IS...
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    Tachometer install on 87 Merc Classic 50

    I have the Merc manual and it shows the wires I think. I want a tach on my engine. Can anyone give me an idea where to start? I fairly savvy in this area and will understand what you are telling me. Thanks in advance.
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    decarbonizing engine

    Back to it guys. Its the 87 Merc classic 50 again. 20 year old engine that I recently became the owner of. Runs almost perfect. Doubt decarbonizing has ever been done. Recommendations, methods, products, and sound advice is needed. 1987 Mercury Classic 50 HP Its actually a 45 hp 4 cylinder...
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    1987 Mercury Classic 50

    Thanks to all the good folks here that helped. A special thanks to Larry at Ellisport Marine that supplied me with parts and sound advice as well. Larry is very knowledgeable and is an excellent parts man. He knows his stuff folks. I took the boat to the lake yesterday and it started filling...
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    87 Mercury Classic 50 SETTING CARBS

    I thouroughly cleaned the carbs and she idles high. Seems that way to me. It doesnt have a tach.....is that something I can add? Anyway to test or identify what the rpm's are besides a tachometer? I want to try and get this thing right and I am really in an area of no knowledge. Help!!! What...
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    I think I will name her?

    ANTEATER Why? I brought her home and started her and ants came out of the pee hole. Water never came out so I replaced the impeller. About 100 ants came out under pressure. I was shocked!
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    1987 Mecury Classic 50 No fire?

    I removed and cleaned the carbs and she ran much better. Starts with just a bump of the key. Well after sitting a day....it wont start. I ran it completely out of fuel and it wont start. Turns over but seems to have no spark. How do I isolate this issue? Oh! turns over very fast.
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    Yacht Dr Please Help

    I have a small ding in my boat hull. Its less than a silver dollar in size and appears to be just a knock off of gelcoat as I see the fiberglass (yellow weave) and it appears to have no dents or gouges in it. Please PM me your email address and I will send you a small pic (50kb) of the damage...
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    I dont get it. Please explain this to me.

    I did my first compression test today. I tested each cylider with the plugs in the other holes. readings were. 1-57 2-75 3-75 4-90 The mechanic said ALL the plugs should be out to run the compression test and warm the engine first. readings 1-91 2-93 3-94 4-94 Since they are seperate...
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    Carbs on my 1987 Mecury Classic Fifty

    The upper carb has stamped right on it WMA6-1 and the lower carb says WMA3-3. I google and nothing. Anyone have any advice on where I might get carb rebuild info on these? It runs!!!!!!
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