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It originally had the tower of power on it I think, with the red mercury spell out. It has an old merc control and rpm gauge as well but not 1968 era - 80's I think. For this summer to get out I put on my rebuilt 2004 mercury ELPTO but dont want to cut holes in new mahogany till I research what would have been there or optioned because eventually I hope to rebuild a Tower and get it back on.

quick random question for when I get to hull: The BW Logo on hull outside stern looks black, but I thought they were red in 1968. any info? Also, there are small teak blocks for a bimini that look original. was a bimini an option way back in 1968?

It like archeology trying to remove layers of stuff added over the years and get back to the original boat. I love the old Nautalloy wheel. I remember in the 70's we used to wrap them with leather used for splicing lines.

Thanks for the help, and the site Joe.