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Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122933

I have a Mercury 700 EL, serial number 1301769. I don't plan to use this on my G3 if and when I get it on the water. Condition of motor is completely unknown to me. Boat was last registered about 6 years ago. Just curious as to what year this is. Is this a "dockbuster"? I was offered $50 for it or $75 with the controls but that's really not worth the trouble. Thanks.
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Re: Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122934

1960-61
serial ### 129
to 138

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122938

i got the same control on my 62-700

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122940

Are you sure it is a 62? the late 61 and all 62's were full gearshift. that box is for a Direct Reversing motor

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122946

Thanks for the help, I'll need to find something else for this once it needs a motor. At least now I know what it is.

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122959

your right dave. i just went out and looked at mine its similar but noticeably different. ron
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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122964

YEP that is full gear shift box.

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122966

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122967

replaced it with this one because i was able to mount it on the gunnel,lot more comfortable to operate.
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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #122980

easier to get cables for it also.

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #123039

Only one control cable coming forward from the port side of the motor. DR fer sure.
Larry

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #123053

Yes it is a DR, and so is the control box in the boat. If you are not that keen on learning about them and restoring one, sell it on and replace it with a full gearshift model. They are not for the faint of heart if you are new to vintage Mercurys, and that control box is quite rare.

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #123059

I have one of those DR boxes if someone would like one.

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #123083

There was one of the Maple Leaf outboard members here where I am looking for one from me a while ago. I will contact him for you and see if he still needs it. If so I will pass him over to you. Those boxes are hard to find!!!

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Re:Mercury 700 El, what year? 8 years 5 months ago #123084

10-4

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