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Hey guys & gals. My son bought a "project boat" and I need some help. The boat has a 1979 Mercury 80 HP thunderbolt outboard. We are looking for the throttle control/shifter and the ignition switch with wiring harness. Also looking for Power trim parts. If any of y'all have a lead on any of this stuff give me a shout. He's trying to get this boat fixed up where he can take my grandson fishing. I told him to just use my boat but he wants something of his own.
Thanks in advance.
A few years back I ordered parts for a 1971 Mercury over the phone from a boat salvage yard and it worked out great. If I can find the phone #, I'll post it up. During that time period, I had also found a couple of good online forums for "old Mercs", but I can't remember the websites. The guys on those forums were helpful as well. Good luck with the search.
Thanks BTB.
Found the info I was looking for. Place I ordered from is Van's Sports Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Website is www.vanssports.com/ I talked with Tom Sr. at the time and this place was very good to work with.
Another place I checked with was Indy Boat Salvage 317-786-0666. I honestly don't remember much about my contact with them.
Hope you can find what you're looking for.
Boats.net
That's the place I use.
Gene's marine Salvage, I've had good luck with them. check web site for number. They're in OK just outside of Ft Smith AR.