I believe that "high stress cracking" is referred to as crazing in the fiberglass boat repair industry.It is merely cosmetic,runs no deeper than the gel coat and does not affect strength. It is caused by the gel coat shrinking over time and usually occurs at a sharp turn in the fiberglass lay-up. Fill it minimally with epoxy filler and paint over.
That motor looks great. I was recently given an 850 that needs some work. When looking it over I found the plastic or whatever in the voltage rectifier was melted. I wonder if anybody else has seen this or knows if it indicates another problem
the issue is the diodes get blown, feeding constant current to the stator and melting it down. can also eventually damage the trigger and thus switchbox. someone most likely had reversed the battery cables by accident.
Which prop pitch and which prop are you running? If you don’t mind. I have a merc 800 from the 70s on a 16ft V and get about 34 wot out of it. Your cruising. Thanks for any information.
Don't think I had the chance to test the old prop solo, with the new prop 62 km/h. The holeshot with the old prop was fun but way too aggressive for board sports even at part throttle.
3:17 God That First Rip Never Ever Gets Old!
Boy do I love that sound, brings back so many memories.
I believe that "high stress cracking" is referred to as crazing in the fiberglass boat repair industry.It is merely cosmetic,runs no deeper than the gel coat and does not affect strength. It is caused by the gel coat shrinking over time and usually occurs at a sharp turn in the fiberglass lay-up. Fill it minimally with epoxy filler and paint over.
Music to my ears!
Great video had an 85 mercury from the late 70s awesome engine !!!
Had the same engine growing up. Great for waterskiing.
I found a 1984 90 hp tower of power on a 84 CSS Starcraft. Was used 4 times and stored in a barn for 30 years. Like new. Paid $2700.
I do have the same boat and i did everything from the chassis still working on it but looks nice all ready. Need a tower now
I got a glastron boat with a 80hp thunderbolt and I did not expect that haha my first boat and I love it I paid 1200 very clean baby
Man, o love your boat looks good job I really liked the tower how you did! 👊🏽👊🏽
I have one myself they are very stable boats. you can't beat old school
Nice 850 sounds good Good luck from Wales 👍
Dang that's got to be pushing 40 mph top end
Awesome video, Did you do any carb work?
That motor looks great. I was recently given an 850 that needs some work. When looking it over I found the plastic or whatever in the voltage rectifier was melted. I wonder if anybody else has seen this or knows if it indicates another problem
Yep, they MELT, not a biggie, I keep a spare around..
the issue is the diodes get blown, feeding constant current to the stator and melting it down. can also eventually damage the trigger and thus switchbox. someone most likely had reversed the battery cables by accident.
Do you know if this boat comes with a bilge pump
I have the same one and it’s gutless it has 120 psi in each cylinder what could it be?
where did you get your prop,i just rebuilt a 1976 model 200 and cant find prop?how many splines on your prop?
Where is a good place to buy things to do upgrades. I just purchase a boat. New at this.
Which prop pitch and which prop are you running? If you don’t mind. I have a merc 800 from the 70s on a 16ft V and get about 34 wot out of it. Your cruising. Thanks for any information.
Solas amita 3 blade 21 inch pitch
What year is it
What was your top speed with old and new prop
Don't think I had the chance to test the old prop solo, with the new prop 62 km/h. The holeshot with the old prop was fun but way too aggressive for board sports even at part throttle.
@@NorthernEXpeditions ok thanks got a 75 bonito vhull with that motor that I'm rebuilding and was wondering
What year is that engine?
1975
@@NorthernEXpeditions from the decals it's '76 or '77
'76 or '77