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    Mercury Force inline fuel filter replacement

    Can I replace this inline fuel filter on my 1995 Force 70hp with any fuel filter from an auto parts store or is a marine fuel filter different because of the 2-stroke oil in the gasoline?
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    Replacing the Powerhead for my 70 HP Force. Can I go bigger?

    My 1996 70 HP Force has a stripped crankshaft. The shop said that this part is no longer available. I see used crankshafts on eBay, but I don't want to put used parts back in and spend more time, money, and grief later down the road. I'm looking to replace the powerhead with a re-manufactured...
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    How do you empty the livewell?

    I took out a used boat that I purchased a couple of months ago for the first time over the weekend. The boat is a 16' Aluminum (Monark Pro 1650). It has two livewells built-in like a bass boat. I filled up the livewells to make sure they fill properly. Once filled, how do I empty them? The...
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    1995 Mercury Force 70 (2 stroke) - won't idle, surges at times

    I took out my used boat over the weekend. It had a hard time starting. When I finally did get it started, it would stop if I put it in Neutral. The idle seemed a little rough. When I was driving the boat, the engine feels like it is surging at about 1/2 throttle. When I got home, I opened the...
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    How do you launch your boat with one person?

    I recently purchased a used 16' boat. In the past, I usually have a friend drive the boat to the dock while I park the truck and trailer. This weekend, I may just go with my 9 year old daughter, so what is your process of launching a boat by yourself?
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