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    I have a '67 Merc 950SS that was going to go on my 404. With the purchase of the Suzuki I won't be needing it any more. I had plans to use it for a beer cooler after removing the power head and lower unit. But... If I can find it a good home first...

    The Good:
    It is Free!
    Recently re-worked controls are fully functional and have the full wiring harness.
    Includes hydraulic tilt - fully functional with no leaks and one new hose.

    The Bad:
    It has a bad cylinder and will need to be rebuilt.
    Lower unit needs a prop seal replaced.
    Does not include steering/cable but does have the merc linkage to connect.

    This engine was primarily fresh water until my friend purchased his SeaFair several years ago. It was then used in salt water for fishing, etc (lots of trolling) and was flushed after every use using de-salting stuff.

    If no takers, I'll just tear it apart and use the housing for cave art. Such pretty design work should not be destined for the recycle yard...
    John Forsythe

    '59 Bellboy 404 - Pretty Girl
    Past Affairs:
    '61 Marathon - Jammie Dodger

  • #2
    Putting this at the top again. I've sold the 'Dodger, will be getting rid of a non-running motorcycle, and feel that the best thing to do with the 950 is to also move it. With bills coming in from my accident, I'm not going to have enough spare cash to use and finish the 404 and get this project done.

    Cosmetically the engine is in great shape. The cowls and such could be good donors. Controls are ready to go. If I can't find a taker, it will probably go to the scrapper...
    John Forsythe

    '59 Bellboy 404 - Pretty Girl
    Past Affairs:
    '61 Marathon - Jammie Dodger

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    • #3
      I will be back in Poulsbo for several days next week before/after the 4th and would be happy to pick up the 950 and take it to Thom Adams in Shelton.
      Bruce H. Drake
      1956 Bell Boy Express 21'
      1957 Norseman 19' woodie
      1961 Glasspar Seafair Phaeton 17'
      1957 Lyman Runabout 13' woodie

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      • #4
        Bruce, Excellent! Far better than the alternative. call or text at "three 60 62one 8072" and we can finalize the details. I will be home on Thursday through the weekend. I have family visiting, but we can certainly arrange a window for pickup. And the 404 will be in the water as well. Perhaps a boat ride will be in order.
        John Forsythe

        '59 Bellboy 404 - Pretty Girl
        Past Affairs:
        '61 Marathon - Jammie Dodger

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        • #5
          Very good. Will give you a call this morning.
          Bruce
          Bruce H. Drake
          1956 Bell Boy Express 21'
          1957 Norseman 19' woodie
          1961 Glasspar Seafair Phaeton 17'
          1957 Lyman Runabout 13' woodie

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          • #6
            Bruce,

            We keep phone tagging.
            I'll be around tomorrow morning but have a meeting at 9:30 to 10 that I need to be dialed in to. Other than that, I'm open. I'll text you my address to your cell just in case we don't manage to connect today.

            John
            John Forsythe

            '59 Bellboy 404 - Pretty Girl
            Past Affairs:
            '61 Marathon - Jammie Dodger

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            • #7
              Thanks, Bruce!

              She is gone to a good home. Far better than the scrapper.
              John Forsythe

              '59 Bellboy 404 - Pretty Girl
              Past Affairs:
              '61 Marathon - Jammie Dodger

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