Thread: Any boat types help identify this?

An old Merc. What are the symptoms?

Originally Posted by Saitch

An old Merc. What are the symptoms?

Steve, a crazy woman who lives in Qld wants me to OKA my way up there and fix it. The idea that she might actually know what's wrong with it is hilarious. Something went kerfluey. apparently. Are Mercs known for doing that?

I hope she can cook... or something.

Originally Posted by Tins

a crazy woman who lives in Qld .

I'm aware that doesn't narrow it down much

Originally Posted by Tins

Steve, a crazy woman who lives in Qld wants me to OKA my way up there and fix it. The idea that she might actually know what's wrong with it is hilarious. Something went kerfluey. apparently. Are Mercs known for doing that?

I hope she can cook... or something.

Mercury did have a bad reputation, commonly known as a "Black Anchor", but whether this was warranted is open to conjecture. Depending on the age and model (it looks electric start) there could be several issues. It could be something as simple as a fuel filter or dodgy stator. Conversely, a kaput crankcase is a throw away scenario.
Strewth, with an outboard, the mind boggles.

What HP is it? 50-60?

Originally Posted by Saitch

Mercury did have a bad reputation, commonly known as a "Black Anchor", but whether this was warranted is open to conjecture. Depending on the age and model (it looks electric start) there could be several issues. It could be something as simple as a fuel filter or dodgy stator. Conversely, a kaput crankcase is a throw away scenario.
Strewth, with an outboard, the mind boggles.

What HP is it? 50-60?

Bit hard to see from here.

The boat. 60 would drive that, yeah?
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I suppose getting the OKA up to speed is the first step

My Grandfather lived on the canals near Jacksonville in Florida. They used to call them "welfare motors". "Black and broke".

Probably not very PC these days, but then Grandpa wasn't much for PC.

Looks like a 3 cylinder 60hp auto oiling. One of the better Mercs. Basic. Magneto regulated charging system, fuel pump is crank diaphragm driven, basic electronic ignition. 3 single throat carbs.

Cheers