mercguy's Flea Market

Scarce Older Mercruiser Inboard/Outboard New Propeller

This is a new aluminum prop in its original carton. It is marked as a 16" diameter X 11" pitch propeller and has 15 splines. It fits the common Mercruiser I drive units that have a 4 3/4" diameter lower gear case. These older design props have become harder to find. This would be for heavy applications like work boats, houseboats, etc. 

Item Number: MCIOP
Price: $40.00

1953 Benson Machinery,Tool, and Hardware Catalog, Neat!

This is a hard cover book from the L.  A.  Benson Company, Inc.  of Baltimore, Md, covering everything imagineable in supplies for manufacturers.  All types of tools, hardware, machines, industrial supplies from every significant manufacturer of the time.  There are 634 numbered pages plus a set of color pages in the front showing the overall scope of their operation.  The book measures 7 3/4" X 11" and weighs nearly 5 lbs.  As a source of information on equipment of this time period, this is hard to beat.

Item Number: 53BMC

Price: $25.00

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

Seat Back Cushion

This is a NOS factory made snap in seat back cushion made for typical 40's-50's wooden runabouts.  I think it was made by Tapatco (The American Pad and Textile Co.).  It has a flap on the top and down the sides with standard button snaps installed.  It measures 53" X 14". 

Item Number:  40SBC

Price: $30.00

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

Perko Stainless Louvered Boat Vents

This is a pair of new old stock Perko stainless steel louvered ventilators.  These still had the original sticky paper on both sides, which I have removed from the front of one for the picture.  This shows the new, bright stainless steel surface.  These were made by Perko, a major marine hardware manufacturer.  They were intended to be used for ventilation on a boat, but would be at home anywhere.  Could be used for ventilation on  any high performance engine such as outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, race cars, motorcycles, etc.  They measure 7 3/4" X  2 1/2".  Don't miss this hard to find item.

Item Number: PERLV
Price: $12.00 / pair

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

Rare NOS Evinrude Outboard Motor Fuel Tank Decal

This is an original decal for the side of an Evinrude pressure type fuel tank.  The decal measures about 9 1/4" X 3 1/4" .  It has part number 203368 on the back and the date 12/52.  Condition seems very good. 

Item Number: EVFTD
Price: $10.00

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

Old Sailboat

I purchased this at a flea market many years ago.  It is constructed of animal horn.

Item Number: HSB
Price: $10.00

Wilcox Crittenden Hot Shot Battery Box NOS

This rare accessory was made to hold a standard Hot Shot battery to power lights and/or the ignition of a battery ignition outboard motor. It held the battery under a wooden boat seat which was as dry and out of the way of a spot as there was in a open boat. It is made of galvanized steel with a grommeted hole for wires, and fastens by carriage bolts and wing nuts. It was also marketed to hold tools instead.

Item Number: HSBB

Price: $18.00

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

Rare "Hassock" storage case for boat flotation cushions

This is a really neat and unusual item.  It is leatherette material and is carefully made with a brass zipper that entirely encircles the middle of the case allowing it to be completely separated into 2 halves.  It appears to be capable of holding 4 of the standard boat flotation cushions for neat storage, creating a hassock.  There is a flap that completely covers the zipper for a clean appearance.  There is a triangular piece of the same material sewn on 2 opposite sides to form carrying handles.  What a great accessory for a small vintage rowboat, sailboat, or outboard motor boat.  This is the only one I have, so don't miss out on this rare item. 

Item Number: HSC224
Price: $18.00

1969 Johnson Outboard and I/O Motor Parts Books

This is a complete set of 3 ring loose leaf parts lists for the 69 year.  These are in clean condition.  The clasp unit has developed some rust. The first and last pages do have some silverfish damage. Otherwise, I doubt they were ever used.  This seems to cover everything Johnson offered in this year in both outboards, inboard/outboards, and accessories for both. the total is about 7/8" thick. 
 

Item Number: 69JPM
Price: $20.00

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 NOS Chrome Hub Cap Vintage Dilly Boat Trailer

It is a new chrome cap with the Dilly boat trailer insignia in the center. It measures about 9 5/8" in diameter overall. It appears to me to be designed for wheels that had "bumps" or clips on them that the cap goes over for retaining. I feel it has never been installed. The chrome is very good. There is some damage to the insignia at about 8 o'clock. There is some staining inside the back. Overall, I would say appearance is pretty impresive. A great accessory for a vintage outboard or inboard motor boat package, or simply as an unusual display item. 

Item Number:  DLHUB

Price: $10.00

Snapit Auto Trouble Light

This unusual light appears to have never been used, but has been around, probably, from the 50's.  It requires a 6 volt lantern battery.  It stands on its base or hangs by its carrying handle.  It has a red (probably flashing) light and a removable white light with a spool of wire and a hook to hang it by.  I think the switch will allow the red or white lights together or separately.  A neat old piece of auto memorabilia. 

Item Number: 50SIT
Price: $15.00

NOS Early AC and Auto-Lite Spark Plugs with boxes

These are vintage new old stock 18mm spark plugs.  There is an Autolite B-5 and an AC G-11.  I think these were used in a wide variety of engines such as old cars, trucks, stationary engines, outboard and inboard boat motors,etc.  One price for both plugs. 

Item Number: 2ACAL
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

Old P.S.&W. Co. Music Wire Cutting Tool Pat'd 12/5/1895

This tool has been in my possession for many years.  I have really never used it and feel it deserves a better home.  The cutting edge mates up nicely and seems to have no nicks in it. 

Item Number: OWC95
Price: $10.00

Scarce NOS Stainless Steel Boat Ventilator Air Scoops

These Stainless Steel Boat Ventilator Air Scoops are about 9 1/8" long overall and about 7 1/8" wide overall.  Great items for a classic motor boat. 

Item Number: 2SSV
Price: $20.00

Unusual Lucite Nautical Chart Holders NOS

This Nautical Chart Holder set includes a vinyl sleeve that would go over the rolled charts to protect them.  The original paper work is also included.  A nice touch in the cabin. 

Item Number: 3NCH
Price: $8.00

1980 Mercury Dealer Sales Support Manual

This is a manual supplied to Mercury Outboard motor dealers.  It has sections dealing with planning, national advertising, display items, patches, decals, calendars, sportswear, signs, movies,etc. in an imprinted loose leaf binder. 

Item Number: 80MDSM
Price: $15.00

Set of 4 Airguide Instrument Co. Nautical Prints

These are new prints supplied by Airguide as some sort of promotional many years ago.  They have a nice textured surface and wall mount with a spacer behind that can space them out a little from the wall for effect. 

Item Number: 4AGNP
Price: $20.00

Chrome Plated Wilcox Crittenden Boat Transom Ventilator

These are used in the transom of inboard motor boats for exhausting fumes from the engine compartment.  It measures 6 3/4" X 2 3/8" .  It has the WC logo in it and is chrome plated brass. 

Item Number: WCBTV
Price: $10.00

New Stainless Steel Trailer Hitch Draw Bar Covers

These were offered by Draw-Tite a number of years ago.  They will fit most drawbars that have a 1" hole that the ball fits into. The ball holds it in place.  They will cover a rusty one or make a new one dressier and have it stay that way.  More than 1 available. 

Item Number: SSTHC
Price: $2.50

Classic 1963 American Powerboat Association Rule Book

Over 400 pages of rules for both inboard and outboard racing.  Many ads, membership roster, then current speed records, much more.  A wonderful boat racing reference. 

Item Number: 63PRB
Price: $12.00

Scarce Old Johnson Outboard Motor Postcard Unused

This card was produced by Johnson Motors ca. 1940.  It is in very clean unused condition. Bottom left on the front it says "Where there's a Sea Horse there's fun".  In smaller print bottom right it says Kodachrome by Johnson Motors.  Waukegan, Ill. 

Item Number: 40JPC
Price: $8.00

Wilcox Crittenden Chrome Plated Bronze Boat Bow Eye

It is a solid bronze chrome plated bow eye.  This would be great for a vintage boat.  It is still sealed in its original bag. The shaft is 3/8" diameter and 6" long.  Just the perfect thing for a vintage small inboard, sailboat, or outboard motor boat. 

Item Number: WCBWE
Price: $9.00

Scarce Gils Outboard Motor extension handle Mercury NOS

This unit was made to go on Mercury outboards from the 70s and mid 80s in the 4 to 20 hp range.  It easily replaced the rubber grip on models that had an adjustable friction knob at the end of the twist grip.  I'm sure it could be adapted to many other applications. 

Item Number: EXHAN
Price: $18.00

Full Set 2001 Trailer Boats Magazines Nice

This is probably the best magazine on the market for owners of smaller outboard and inboard motor boats.  This is a complete set.  They don't produce a November issue.  There is an extra supplementary issue for July celebrating their 30th anniversary.  I have a complete set of these in my personal reference library.  This is a duplicate set I acquired. 

Item Number: TBMAG
Price: $10.00

Small Old Wooden Shoe Sailboat

I bought this at a flea market, about 35 years ago.  It is about 3 1/4" long and about 5" tall.  It is now time for me to pass it on to another person who thinks it is as cute as I did. 

Item Number: SMWSS
Price: $10.00

Rare NOS Decal ,5hp 1939-41 Elto Cub Outboard Motor!

This is an original decal for these very collectable tiny outboard motors.  It has cracks in it as visible in the photo. It could be used for a framed display and/or for reproduction.  Here's your chance.  You may never see another. 

Item Number: ELCUB
Price: $15.00

Rare Wilcox Crittenden Chrome Brass Cowl Vent Scoop NOS

This was still in the remains of the original poly bag.  It has the W/C logo on it.  It measures about 6 3/8" long overall, about 5 1/4" maximum width, and about 2 1/8" overall height.  It is in new condition.  It is a great item for a vintage inboard or outboard motor boat or a sailboat as well. 

Item Number: WCCCV
Price: $10.00

Scarce Older Mercruiser I/O NOS Propeller

This is a Mercury Marine aluminum prop  It is marked as a 23" pitch propeller and has 15 splines  It fits the common Mercruiser drive units that have a 4 3/4" diameter lower gear case  It has some scratches in the black paint form sitting on shelves, but is otherwise undamaged, new condition. 

Item Number: MCIOP2
Price: $40.00

Scarce 50's-60's Outboard Motor Fuel Tank Holder NOS

This basket is made of coated wire and was made to hold 6 gallon metal outboard motor fuel tanks of the day  It had a rubber bungee to go over the tank and secure it in the basket  The original bungee is nowhere to be found. 

Item Number: TNKHLD
Price: $7.00

Complete Set 1970 Johnson Outboard and Acc. Parts Books

This is a complete set of 3 ring loose leaf parts lists for the 1970 year. These are in clean condition, with the exception of 2 edges of the top sheet shown in the picture.  More paper had been stacked on these with these 2 edges exposed.  I doubt this dealer ever used these.  This set covers everything Johnson offered in this year in both outboards and accessories. The total is about 3/4" thick. 

Item Number: 70JPB
Price: $20.00

Scarce Vintage Boat Sea Cock by Schrader NOS

This is an all bronze sea cock.  It appears to me to have female 3/8" pipe threads both in and out.  This would seem to be a really scarce piece of vintage inboard motor boat or sailboat plumbing. 

Item Number: SEAVLV
Price: $15.00

Rare Akrit Vintage Outboard Motor Lock

I think this pretty chrome motor lock is from the 50's 0r 60's. The smaller of the two tubes has an inside diameter of about 1".  You slide the two tubes over the clamp screw handles and insert a pad lock (not included) through the appropriate hole in the tubes.  A great finishing touch for a vintage boat and motor combo that is both attractive and practical. 

Item Number: AKLCK
Price: $9.00

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