mercguy's Flea Market

Vintage N.A. Taylor Ski Rope Reel NOS

This unusual item is brand new in the original carton with a sealed pack of hardware and instructions.  It is a reel to manually, yet quickly retrieve and let out a ski tow rope.  They were most practical, where they could be mounted for a centered pull such as a ski tow pylon on an outboard motor boat or center pull is always available on an inboard.  An unusual vintage item for display or use.

Item Number: SRNOS
Price: $18.00

New Old Stock Trojan Spark Plug

This is a new old stock spark plug in the original box.  It has the original printed wrapping paper.  The thread size is 7/8" X 18.  I can't help wondering if this brand provided the engine some sort of protection?   I'm certain plugs like these were used in a wide variety of engines including old cars, trucks, stationary and industrial engines, outboard, and inboard boat motors, etc.  Here is a chance to get an uncommon old plug, brand new.

Item Number: 78TSP

Price: $10.00

The Fun of Electronic Fishing by Lowrance

This is a soft cover manual sold by the Lowrance depth finder company many years ago.  It measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" and has 98 numbered pages.  It is in excellent condition.  This certainly seems to leave no stone unturned regarding the use of fishfinders.

Item Number: FEF98
Price: $6.00

1963 Mercury Outboard Promotional Postcard

This scarce postcard invites customers to come to an open house to see the new 1963 Mercury Outboard motor models.  At this time, the 100hp Black "tower of power" was king of the hill.

Item Number:  MPC1963

Price: $2.00

Old Tempo Manual Fuel Gauge Mirrors

These are 3 new Tempo mirror units that were designed to mount over the manual fuel gauge on a boat fuel tank.  These were used where the tank sat in under decking so you could not look down on the gauge from above.  There are 2 mirrors in each unit. One is adjustable for angle. The reflection of the gauge going thru 2 mirrors reverses twice so the image you see reads correctly.  There are 2 units that have flanges to mount to the tank by 2 screws and one unit that slipped down over the type of gauge that had a raised collar.  The one screw mount unit does not have a box.  I could not get a very clear picture of the image in the mirror, but I tried.  This is my total stock of these.

Item Number: 3TMU
Price: $7.50 / lot of 3

Marine Corrosion Booklet 1985

This booklet is titled, Marine Corrosion  Causes, Effects, and Prevention.  It is copyrighted 1985.  It is soft cover and measures 8 1/2" X 10 3/4".  It has 20 numbered pages and covers all the how's and why's of corrosion, the evaluation, and the prevention. It pertains to outboard motors, inboard outboards, and inboard boats. It has minor staining lower left on the front cover.  Otherwise, it is in very nice condition.

Item Number:  CM20

Price: $5.00

Early Tohatsu Outboard Motor Catalog

This is a 4 page catalog from the early days (about 1986) of Tohatsu selling outboards in the US.  The largest motor they offered was 70hp.  They were all 2 strokes. The catalog says it was printed in Japan.

Item Number: 1986TC
Price: $5.00

Scarce Galaxy Boat Decal NOS

I believe this is from the 70's. Galaxy offered both inboard/outboard and outboard motor boats.  This is self adhering.  The top paper is left on to hold the shape.  I have peeled back a corner of the top paper, to show the green color.  This has been in a drawer for many years. It looks like it should be perfectly useable to me.  If you at least peeled the top layer off, it would make a great display or pattern for more.  It measures about 11" long.

Item Number:  GBD70

Price: $8.00

Vintage Wilcox-Crittenden Bilge Pump Kits

These are the entire pump unit that went onto the end of the motor of W/C bilge pumps.  These pumps were not submersible and were typically mounted on the transom.  They were referred to as Hi-Cap bilge pumps and this kit is #7007.  They were original equipment in many boats.  I can particularly remember Starcraft boats being equipped with them.  Included are 2 complete kits and one kit that has the complete body but no impeller.  These could be used on both inboard and outboard motor boats, sailboats, and even rowboats.  The original boxes are included.

Item Number: 7007
Price: $20.00

Mercury Quicksilver Ride Guide Steering Wheel

This is new in the original box, including paper work.  It will fit any of the Mercury Ride Guide steering shafts regardless of year.  These systems can be found in inboard or outboard motor boats.  In the center of the wheel, it says "Quicksilver Ride Guide".

Item Number:  MRGSW

Price: $40.00

Early Eastern States States Spark Plug w/ Box

Here is a nice new old stock spark plug in the original box and wrapping paper.  The thread size is 7/8" X 18.  I'm certain plugs like these were used in a wide variety of engines including old cars, trucks, stationary and industrial engines, outboard, and inboard boat motors, etc.  Here is a chance to get an uncommon old plug, brand new.

Item Number: ES18SP
Price: $6.00

Early Drill-O-Driver Drill Attachment

A half century ago, this tool was offered to allow people to drive screws and nuts with the electric drills of the time. This appears to have never been used and is complete with the original box and paperwork. It came with a 1/4" square drive tip and a flat blade screwdriver tip.  It incorporates a cone clutch which is engaged by applying pressure against the screw with the drill and supposedly will slip when the screw becomes tight.  The paperwork says it was inspected Aug. 18, 1954.  I have never seen another of these.

Item Number:  DOD1954

Price: $8.00

New Old Stock Canvas Boat Cover 16' Trojan

This is a new canvas boat cover that was made for a 16' Trojan wooden runabout from the early 50's.  It was made to accommodate a windshield and cover an outboard motor. 

Item Number: 16COV
Price: $50.00

Transom Mount Transducer Bracket

This bracket was made of stainless steel many years ago by Wilcox Crittenden.  It allows the mounting of a thru hull depth finder transducer on the transom.  There is provision to adjust it for proper angle.  $7.00

Item Number: TMTB

Price: $7.00

1978 Goldbergs' Marine Supply Catalog

These people were major mail order suppliers of boating supplies.  This is their big catalog.  It shows every aspect of boating supplies for sailboats, powerboats, outboard motors, electronics, water skis, and even fishing tackle.  They even sold small Evinrude and British Seagull outboard motors.  It is great to see the spectrum of items and prices offered 30 years ago.  The condition is very good.  There is some browning of the edges of the pages as happens to the "newspaper" type pages.  There are 227 numbered pages and the size is just shy of 8 1/2" X 11".

Item Number: GOLD1978
Price: $4.99

Unusual Vintage Boatracing Magazine 1987

I don't recall ever seeing another issue of this magazine.  It says it is Series 2, Volume 41. June/July.  It was mailed to Grubb's Marine in Spring City, PA and 1987 has been written on the address label.  It covers all aspects of power boat racing with technical articles for both inboard and outboard motors.  It is well represented with advertisers including Mercury and Yamaha. I find it interesting that it was published by Muncey Productions of Redmond, WA.  A great addition to any boat racing fan's library.  Condition is very good. There is a small tear at the top end of the spine.

Item Number:  BTR1987

Price: $4.99

1950's Car Top Carrier

This is a rectangular roof top carrier from the 50's??  It has been on the shelf, unopened all this time.   It hooked to the edge of the roof (rain gutters) and sat on 4 suction cups.  This has to be a rare NOS accessory for a classic or antique car that could actually be put into use.  It has never been removed from the original box. There was a canvas cover that was sold separately.  It is included in this sale as well!   Instructions Included.

Item Number: AUTCAR
Price: $30.00

Vintage Airguide Dual Engine Synchronizer

This is an Airguide dual engine synchronizer that showed when you had the throttles set so each engine was running at the same RPM.  This particular one was packaged with a double throw switch to be used at a second station.  I never used any of these so I can't give any more information on their operation.  Sorry, I really don't know if it is workable with inboard and outboard motors.  It is in the original box with a simple wiring diagram.  This displays well and would be something different to dress up your show case display or for possible actual use.  I suspect the unit itself is the same as the one used at the first station. 
Item Number: RPM
Price: $9.99

Vintage Mercury Outboard Motor Oil Can

This 30 to 35 year old can has had the top popped and is empty but displays virtually as unopened and is in excellent condition.  This is the older 50-1 oil that was not BIA certified.  It is probably from the early to mid 70's.  A must for any Merc collector or outboard oil can collector.
 

Item Number: MOC501
Price: $8.99

Early Champion Spark Plugs

These vintage Champion spark plugs appear to be used.  There is an early 6-M with the brass collar at the top and a 15-A.  The 15-A has some pitting of the hex wrench faces, but still displays well.  The thread size is 18mm.    I think these were used in a wide variety of engines from old cars, trucks, stationary and industrial engines, outboard, and inboard boat motors, etc. The one price is for both plugs.

Item Number: CH6M15A
Price: $4.00

Rare Old Mastercraft Tie-Down Repair Kits

Talk about an unusual item!  Back in the late 40's and early50's, Mastercraft from Connecticut was a major maker of boat trailers.  Their early design trademark features were a bridge work type fabricated trailer tongue and a crosswise leaf spring.  They sold cotton webbing tie down straps to go over the boat at the wheels.  These straps had a rubber ring sewn into them to give the strap stretch/tension.  This sale is for 2 NOS repair kits for these straps, if the rubber ring should need replacement.  The strap was cut at the spot where the ring was sewn in and the tip included, went on the end and the plain buckle provided a way to make a new loop around the new ring and buckle assembly.  These could be used to make up authentic looking tie downs for a restoration of a boat and one of these trailers.

Item Number: MCNOS
Price: $6.00

Vintage Mercury Outboard Advertising Pin

This is a tin lapel pin that has never been used.  It does not have a pin back.  It simply has a tab you bend down to hook over a shirt or jacket pocket.  The tab has never been bent.  These were from 1965 which is the year most Mercs were reengineered to reduce the noise they made.  The pin states "shhhhh Mercury outboard quiet zone".  It measures 2" in diameter.  A truly unusual find to add to any Merc memorabilia collection. 

Item Number: PN1964
Price: $4.00

Vintage Child's Life Jacket (New Old Stock)

This a new vintage commercial child's life jacket as used on ships or boats that carry passengers.  It is kapok filled and early enough that the kapok is not sealed in plastic.  This was Coast Guard Approved for commercial service.  It is in the original printed plastic bag but the bag does have a tear.  The jacket seems fine.  These were bulky and this is not something for your child to wear to go boating.  It would be a great display piece for a ship type decor.

Item Number: NOSJKT
Price: $10.00

1967 The Best From Yachting 60th Anniv.

This book is called The Best From Yachting, A Sixtieth Anniversary Selection it is copyrighted 1967. It is in excellent condition. There is some discoloration at the top front of the otherwise very nice dust jacket. The book is divided up into sections of the best articles over sixty years.  The first section is Pleasures and Places and includes 8 articles on this topic.  The second part is The Rougher Side and includes 11 articles on hardships on the water.  The third part is Great Events Under Sail and includes 15 articles on this subject.  The fourth part is Great Events Under Power and includes 5 articles on powerboat racing. Black and white photos are scattered through the book. It has 309 numbered pages and measures 6 1/4" X 9 1/4".  

Item Number:  BFW1967

Price: $10.00

Lot of New & Used Suzuki Outboard Parts

This is a misc. lot of parts for the powerhead of a small fishing size Suzuki outboard.  Most items are new in packages with part numbers.  There is one piston ring plus assorted other small parts. The items not bagged are used.

Item Number: SUZ132
Price: $9.99

Scarce Early 60's? Larson Boat Decals

I believe these are from the early 60's, but might have been used over a longer time period. Larson offered both inboard/outboard and outboard motor boats.  My father sold Cutter boats then, and Cutter and Larson were both owned by Brunswick Corp. at that time. They have been in a drawer for many,many years. They look fine but I feel it would be wise to apply a fresh coat of spray adhesive if you want to apply them. Of course they make a great display, as is.  They measure about 14 1/2" long.

Item Number:  Lars14

Price: $15.00 (Pair)

Volvo Penta Outboards Brochure

This Volvo Penta Outboards Brochure is from a collectors files and is in excellent condition.  It measures 8 1/2" X 11" and features 4 pages covering 7 models.  Undated.

Item Number: VP7
Price: $5.00 (Postpaid)

AC New Old Stock Spark Plugs in Boxes

These are two A C new old stock spark plugs in the original boxes.  The thread size of both is 7/8" X 18.  The one on the left is a #73 COM. and the one on the right is a #76-S.   I'm certain plugs like these were used in a wide variety of engines including old cars, trucks, stationary and industrial engines, outboard, and inboard boat motors, etc.  Here is a chance to get two uncommon old plugs, brand new.

Item Number: ACSP
Price: $8.00

Mounting Panel for Gauge

This is a mounting panel that accepts standard 2 1/16" gauges like oil pressure, fuel, temperature, ammeters, voltmeters, etc.  It permits add on mounting to the underside of a dash. Possible applications would be cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, etc.  It may be new and has a horizontal striped pattern in the metal.  It does have some fine scratches that can be seen from varying viewing angles but overall appearance is very good.  

Item Number: 2116MP
Price: $5.00

Mercury Marine Sunshade Type Gauge Trim

This is a Mercury Marine sunshade type trim piece from the days when their gauges had chrome bezels (the earlier 60's).  I appears to be new and fits the gauges that go into 2 1/16" mounting holes. This would be a great replacement for one that has deteriorated. 

Item Number: 2116MMS
Price: $5.00

 Vintage Neptune Outboard Literature

This Neptune Mighty Mite III foldout is from a collectors files and is in excellent condition.  It opens to 8 1/2"X 11".  Undated. 

Item Number: NMMIII
Price: $5.00 (Postpaid)

Steamboat Lore of the Penobscot Book

This scarce reference is profusely illustrated and has 206 numbered pages. It measures 10 3/4" X 7 3/4".  This book is in excellent condition including the dust jacket. Here's your chance to get a great example of this book.

Item Number: SLPB
Price: $35.00

NOS Chrome Fuel Gauge and Sender

This is a new old stock package of fuel gauge and sender.  This is from an old dealer that sold outboard and inboard motor boat parts.  The gauge is the old traditional black face with white numbers and chrome bezel.  It is of the traditional Stewart-Warner type but has no brand name on it.  It has been marked as 6 volt.  The sender would seem to be designed for a tank in the 11-12" depth area.  The sender is also of the old design where the top of the tank had a raised male thread collar that the sender sat on and the "cap" in the picture retained the sender and provided the wire terminal.  I have no reason to believe this is not OK, but because of its age, I cannot guarantee it. 

Item Number: 6VFG
Price: $18.00

Vintage Craftsman Caster Wheel Boat Trailer

This is a heavy duty 2.75 X 10 caster wheel. The tire is a Craftsman brand and this has a nice swivel bearing and rolls nicely.  I believe it was used on a vintage boat trailer. 

Item Number: 275CW
Price: $12.00

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