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favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #93971

discoboater Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 136 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Was just wondering if any of the folks on here who have been working with mercury motors have a favorite generation ? is there a standout period of production ? I love my 65 1000 , but since its the only merc I have operated on I can't say much Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #93973

Robby321 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 902 Karma: 42 Thank you received: 10	70's IL6 XS1500!..(or ANY XS!) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #93975

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1471 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	2 and 4cyl up to 64 are my favorites Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #93979

Aqualift Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 104 Karma: 9 Thank you received: 0	I have a 68 and a 65 Merc 500. I love the look of the 65 Merc's. The all black with the chrome accents and gold embossed Mercury decal is pretty cool. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #93980

1968jetflite Offline Contributing Member Posts: 473 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 4	I personally like the 65-68 they all have different bandings around them from gold to silver to silver with a red pinstrip, and the chrome on the cowling just can't be bet IMHO. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #93990

frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	my favorites are the cloud white with black wrap, 4 and 6 cyls. greg Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94013

TallTexan Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 762 Karma: 55 Thank you received: 0	Pre fiberglass cowling Sunset Orange and Quicksilver Green. Most K models And do not forget all Wizards pre 1957 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94020

ed-mc Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1412 Karma: 232 Thank you received: 117	1) Red-Stripe '71 1350, had one on a 16' Sidewinder SS and loved it! 2) Any of the '50's racing "H" motors; the Holy Grail being the Mark 75H! 3) Any vintage Twister! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94021

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	My favorite would have to be my first "tower", a 1962 Merc 700 FGS. She was original (dealer installed) to the one owner Cutter Tornado that was my first Glassic. Worst case of seller's remorse ever !! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94026

peterstransky Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 353 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Cloud white's with black bands. My Uncle had one on plywood kit boat. That's the motor that put me on to Merc's. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94032

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I love the inline-6 Mercs to be sure, but I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the Hurricanes.
My favorite Hurricane powered Merc would be the Mark 25.
Sweet running with beautiful cowlings.
The one in the pictures is a rather rare Mark 25E electric start.
One picture is before and the other is after I rebuilt & restored one a few years ago.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94050

SteveH Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 413 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Nice! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94051

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1471 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	my favorite I made 400Q Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94111

discoboater Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 136 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	So many great responses ! Thank you all , especially doc and Dave , those are some Sharp looking motors, have already spent what might be more than a couple of hours staring st thise incredible machines , mostly admiring you guys restoration work. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94113

davnau6345 Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 376 Karma: 41 Thank you received: 12	I've had an '84 75hp 4-cyl and '87 85 hp 3-cyl, but my favorite is the little '63 35hp twin I have now. Fired right up today on the muffs from winter storage and was running smoothly after a couple of minutes of burning off the fogging oil. Never restored - just maintained. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94120

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i have 2 10 hp hurricanes
a 12hp wizard..
a white 50hp.. think its like a 1960 or so
a 84 9.8hp electric start
and a 78 115 mariner. that im working on now..

this just covers my mercury collection.. i still have (2) 22HP scott atwaters, A 12 hp elgin, 5.5 hp and 7.5 evinrudes, a 57 35hp and 58 35hp johnsons, an old waterwitch and a 7.5 martin

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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94207

Pondrocket44 Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 197 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 1	Anything before 64' really like the old turtle shells. They just don't makem' anymore with all that old school Class-N-Flash. Travis Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94252

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Cloud white sixes. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:favorite generation of merc 10 years 6 months ago #94323

Seymour Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 158 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	The old mark 55's are my favorite for looks the rounded top had and polished aluminum reminds me of the classic cars you see at shows. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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