I still have it too. I havent started it in a few years since I had my Trimate But I started it up this past summer and and let run for a hr than fogged it back down . I used the recoil rope this time 2nd pull and it started I couldnt believe it . Its a great old motor and still has the lead...
Here is my 1960 Crosby with a 1960 Merc-400 45 hp . This boat was purchased by my grand father used in 1980 and he never used it . It just set behind his cottage in northern Michigan for 20 plus years . He had passed away in 2003 and for the 1st time in my life I had seen under the cover . My...
I was 40 and raining here today now its about 30 and snowing :pissed: I am so sick of the snow . Last season my dock went in april 1st . Easter weekend . Usually its not till the end of april . It stays colder in northern Michigan than it does down where I live 30 Mins north of toledo Ohio . But...
Now I just have to wait for some warmer weather so I can head up to the lake and get to the boat . Cant wait to get started . Would like to have it finished this year :surf:
Was able to save the bucket seats too and a big plus . Not really sure if I am going to re-install the rear seat bench or not . might just have a cover made for the back to close off the bilge area . That will free up a little more weight and give me a little more speed . Every ounce counts lol...
I have most of my parts . Still looking for a 15 ft Mercury ride guide cable . I have my gauges etc. Im going to hang a 150hp Merc Inline six on the back too . That will be getting sent out here to Wayne in s.c. for him to rebuild for me. Everything for the transom to the floor and stringer to...
I got a good deal on the boat and trailer package so I dicided to go ahead and buy it and rebuild it and keep it on the water . This boat is going to be for me only . No water sking,tubing or anything like that . Just for me to get out and tear up the lake . My trimate will be my ski boat ....
Nice pontoon John . How many ft ? We have a 2005 Bennington we bought new 22ft with a 60hp merc Bigfoot 4stroke . Really like it . We were at the Detroit boat show in feb and the 2011 Benningtons make us want to trade this one in and buy a New one lol . Its almost time to start getting...
Contacted teleflex with no luck . Still want to use the ride guide racks that I have . They are much better built than the new ones and more dependable . I have bought all the steering componets new , racks one cables helm tilt tube adapter for the inlines to run dual cable ride guides . All I...
Actually I havent . I bought to brand new NOS racks for my Vmate project and installing dual cable steering . Cable down each side of the boat . If teleflex offers a cable that will work with those racks than I would buy one . Thats about all thats left parts wise . I have everythig else ...
I know these are out there still . I am looking for a 15ft Mercury ride guide rack cable either new or in great condition . If any one happens to have one or know where I can still find one let me know ..... Will
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