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    power difference in Merc 60 compared to Force 50?

    I'm looking at upgrading my outboard from the current 89 50hp Force. Came across a 1999 Mercury/Tracker Pro series 60 hp. Think I would notice much power increase? my 50hp is only getting me up to about 23 mph with all my fishing gear on my Sepectrum 1706. Also what do you all think is a fair...
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    85hp force and 50 hp force same lower unit?

    Hey guys. I've been wanting to get a little more power for my boat. I like my 89 50hp force but wish I had a little more power. came across a 87 85hp Force with bad lower unit and cracked skeg but runs fine for pretty cheap. do these have the same lower unit and stuff? are the trim units...
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    1989 FORCE 50hp tilt/trim leakdown. what to do?

    Hey guys. Have my 50hp Force running good. The motor has always come down slowly when tilted up. Was never too bad, but now its getting worse. Deff have to use the pin thingy to make sure it is held up once on the trailer. (OEM transom saver or whatever its called) I can live with a little...
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    what prop do I need? 89 50 hp FORCE

    I cant seem to find what I should order for a prop. I have a 89 Spectrum Blue Fin 1706 with a 89 50hp FORCE. I use the boat for fishing. The prop thats on it looks to have been repaired a few times and has seen better days. I want a new prop and I will keep the old one as a spare since I dont...
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    50 hp FORCE Throttle only wont work

    I have a new to me boat. 89 Spectrum 1706 with a 50 FORCE. I started it up when I bought it and I thought I had run it throttle only for a bit to test it out. Now when I put the boat in the water today I couldnt get the controls to work in the throttle only possition. It has the kind of control...
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