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I have a 1 inch crack right at the lowest point of the plate that runs along the keel line, about 8 feet up from the transom. I would think the best way to repair it would be to have a good welder go under and do a 10 minute repair with the right skill. Otherwise she is tight as a drum. Can anyone suggest a competent, easy-to-get-along-with welder around Rochester to do this ? My pump works fine but this is not to be left for tomorrow, right....Dave

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND AN EAGLE SEAFINDER 640C AS IT WILL DO ALL THAT I WANT. IE FOLLOW A JIG DEEP AND INDICATE TEMP, SPEED AND LOG DISTANCE WHILE TROLLING........BUT, I CANNOT HEAR BACK FROM LOWRANCE WHAT THE LOW END CAPABILITY IS FOR THE SPEED....ANYONE HAVE ONE AND KNOW........OR, WHAT MAY BE AN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE TO THIS UNIT ??? I THINK THE UNIT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED, BUT THEY STILL ARE AROUND. LOT OF THANKS FOR ANY ASSIST. DAVE D.

thanks guys, glad I asked twice for help. To correct, the box is an 84 Quicksilver and I am attaching 3 pics of the unit. Still probably going to try to find a really qualified local repairman, as I think it's above my capability. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS REALLY WOULD BE HELPFUL AROUND THE ROCHESTER AREA. Thanks again, Dave.

82...thanks for your reply. I'm in Pittsford ( ROC ) The box is the Quicksilver unit that came with the 40 Hp Mariner in ' 86. It uses no gas and runs incredibly well. I do not know if there is a number on the unit as I have not looked, really, but will. I have the ignition switch on the dash with a single lever on the box. The lever has the button on the base to use the lever to advance the idle. Otherwise it is a forward , neutral, and reverse lever with a compression lever built into the lever top for shifting. I could not find a a schematic to see the guts prior to tearing it apart, kinda like a doc might approach things. Thanks again. Dave

Oh, Boy !!! getting close to launch time without a reply or fix yet.............anybody, please help if you can.............thanks

I'm told that the problem is minor, but I restore antique canoes.....not good at motor electrical issues. Does anyone know of a truly competent Mariner (Yamaha ) repair operation near Rochester. My motor is older and runs like a charm, but cannot start with the key because of a purportedly broken spring inside the shifter box....starts fine with a pull. Reluctant to open it up as ya know, sometimes the guts fall out and the amateur is really in trouble. HELP.please. Dave [email protected]