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Awesome setup!!

LOL The goggles get me every time

May I ask what prop

NO E P A.

Plaid shirt in a mahogany boat with an old tower of power. 'nuff said.

Tell me a little bit about this motor.

This is my daughters driving safety course

Forgot to ask, do you have trim tabs on it?

Love your boat. What is the top speed with your 20 hp? Nice job if you built it.

I had a Kiekhaefer Mercury in the 70s and early 80s on a 15ft Redfish. It was battleship grey. No neutral, direct drive. For reverse you would pull the throttle lever all the way back towards you which would spin the distributor 180 degrees the you would hit the starter button with you thumb(it was mounted on top of the throttle lever) and it would start in reverse. (The engine would rotate backwards). It worked incredibly well and was fairly dependable. It was nicknamed “The Pier Buster” some people would have trouble starting in reverse so it was a little tough to control in tight spaces. It was a really fun time .

Dude, if you’re gonna post videos of yourself, driving your boat on the water, learn how to use your trim, right idiot

Makes me wanna sell up take all my shop tools and go build motors in a remote spot just like this.

Lake only slightly more gorgeous than your stunning craft

Man even his doo stays put.😮

Hello from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video I have a sea flea probably what this is

What a wonderful day for a boat ride…beautiful boat, smooth, glass-like water and cute Westies to enjoy the amazing views with! Your babies are living their best life! ❤

Dont believe that merc ever msde a 70 hp in black with that hood and front covet ! Last 70 inline in black was 61 or 62 i believe. I have a 59 mark 700( 70 hp ) in beautiful white . The last 70 inline still had the recoil handle upper right of yop cover.

I have a 61 700 full gesrshift. Took down to primer and repainted ( with gun) . Bronze 2 blade. SS driveshaft so some one either put a factory gesrcase on it or replaced the driveshaft. These old girls sure had class ! Got a clone ( 350 4 cyl two porter with KA's on her. Used the oem AJ for my alki C with Turner Dyke pistons. The 350 i ported .060 up on both intake and exhaust. Full oem 40 H internals. Red Mag Oh, ! Beautiful country scene. Would love to live there then in this ssnd pit. Fl. Especially eith the caine we hsve bearing down on us. This ones gonna hurt this time. Especially if the einds get yo ehat mite be. 142 mph. Cat 4

I have Mercury Tower of Power on my 1982 bassboat never had a problem the engine, I top out at 54 still running great in 2023.

Thanks, my motor is the 1150 TOP, I'd like to get 60 on a 16' low profile fiberglass boat but I'm only getting 42 with stock size stainless. Do you have any idea how much pitch I should start with? I don't care about a hole-shot.

what prop are you running?

I've watched this video multiple times over past few years. It takes me back to the 60s. My Dad bought this same 80 hp Merc in 61'. Had a new 16 ft aluminum runabout that my brothers and sister skied off of. Lot of awesome memories.

I have a 1962 85hp merc powerhead looking for a Donor motor love the straight 6 mercs power houses !

Totally awesome

Is there a forum you recommend for discussing how to repair and maintain these motors?

Wow!!; This thing MOVES!!!

beyond sweet

Nice, lovely scenery. What prop were you using and how many revs? I used to get about 6100rpm with 24 inch chopper prop with my 115hp S6 Merc LE on a stripped out 16 foot glass fibre piranha.

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What does the boat weigh

Is that Mercury one of those that has two bendix keys on the starter? Starts in forward and reverse...no neutral .

I’ve been looking for something like this for my race boat! That’s awesome.

I'd be scared this kind of power would rip out the transom it's attached to in a homemade wooden boat.

God, I wish I still had mine. I love the V6 for sure but the I6 is the SBC of the marine world.

Boogie Woogie

Holy cow! What a heavy hitter

Hi. I've just purchased a Rascal about 2/3 built with plans. I looked for the DVD you mentioned bit I see the designer Ken Basset has retired and the plans and DVD are no.longer available. Would you be zble to create a copy of the DVD? I'm happy to compensate you for time and expense. Thanks, Dayle

Love those tower of powers through the years. I like them better than the v6 's

How much energy in this little body 😊

cool.....but you really need twin engines on that thing!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hi Peter, what a fantastic video that showcases the raw energy behind your beautiful boat! I have recently restored a Poncelet 500 and a 1979 Mercury 90 6cyl to stock. She is running sweet but it is time to explore what these engines can really re so may I pick your brains about tuning, brackets and parts etc? Cheers.

Hi there friend well that was a good 👍 little run for him he will be tired out wen you go home we can’t let molly loose like you do and yes 👍 she is the same breed of dog 🐶 as yours david 🐶🇬🇧❤️👍

Morning and evening when there is no wind to make WAVES.

Beautiful boat combo, and the location is breathtaking.

Look at him go...

Top filé

Hi is that lake simcoe

How long did it take to build the boat?

Tower of Power baby! 😎

Beautiful sound...beautiful to look at....and man did that engine just instantly scream to red line....I suddenly want to own one of these beasts.