Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1974 mercury thunderbolt 50hp

Posted by KauffmanM on 07/15/11 - 10:11 PM
#1

The boat came with this outboard. it had some kind of electrical problem & we knew the CDI box was a used replacement of the original knowing the previous owner. We sent this core to mercury for accuracy in parts ordering. I guess the CDI box in the 1973 & 1975 is different. About 2 weeks later we received the new one & installed it. The motor performs beautifully for it being 37 yrs old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YGGOY...YGGOY3i3VE

Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/15/11 - 10:08 PM

Posted by CES on 07/16/11 - 5:41 AM
#2

Great video, wow!!! Thanks for sharing, you have a beautiful Classic on your hands.

Posted by John Fyke on 07/16/11 - 7:55 AM
#3

Very nice. Next time you plain-off you might want to lower the fish net. Could be causing some drag. Ha..

Posted by KauffmanM on 07/16/11 - 9:11 PM
#4

Sometime this winter it may get an extreme makeover, have to see how things go with new baby. But I plan on a new console, bow rail, & probably an RPS. Maybe a new paint job too. Will post new images as the time goes. I will have to start a project page.