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    Hard Starting on a 1985 force 125, 2 stroke

    I have a Bayliner Capri equipt with a Force 125 that has some starting problems. It always seems to end up starting but i have to turn it over for ever. Im running it at a 50:1 mixture on 91 octane fuel. The last time out i even had to give both carbs a shot of carb cleaner and even then i...
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    How hard is it to change the color of a fiberglass ski boat?

    I am thinking about buying a Biesemeyer Daycruiser from a friend of mine. The boat is in fair condition and has a monster of a driveline. V drive with a chevy 427! It is colored the ever so popular 70's Brown on white =(. I was wondering what it would take money wise or work wise to get the...
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    Redtop Optima okay to run with my boat?

    I know i should probably be running a Deep cycle but i had this new red top sitting around so i figured what the hell....Ive had the boat out twice so far and it seems to be working fine, i run the stereo a lot when the boats not running. I dissconnect the battery when the boats not in use and...
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    Redtop Optima okay to run with my boat?

    I know i should probably be running a Deep cycle but i had this new red top sitting around so i figured what the hell....Ive had the boat out twice so far and it seems to be working fine, i run the stereo a lot when the boats not running. I dissconnect the battery when the boats not in use and...
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    Can I upgrade my throttle/shifing assy on my 85 Bayliner Capri?

    I just bought a 19" 85 Bayliner Capri Equipt with a force 125 powerhouse of a motor =) * HINT OF SARCASM* Anyways i hate my shifter/throttle. Its all plastic and comes loose and falls apart and just feels cheep. Is there anyway to upgrade to something that feels a little better and wont fall...
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    OKAY, I HOSED UP MY SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT =(

    Okay, first of all id like to start out by saying i know i shouldnt of done what im about to explain i did. I have an 85 Bayliner equipt with a 125 force motor. I had to drop my lower unit to replace the water pump and impeller due to overheating. I had a u know what of a time getting it back...
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    Over Heating buzzer going off then going away when im not at WOT

    I just bought a 85 bayliner capri with a force 125 motor and i took it out for the first time over this last weekend. Right off the bat as i was waiting for the truck parker to get back to the doc so i could pick him up and head out, the boat started buzzing. My first thought was that the...
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