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    My boating (pipe?) dream

    After 4 years of owning a 30-year old boat, spending countless hours on maintenance and repairs, I am ready to give up. However, I still love love love boating- so what options do I have? I read about boat clubs (such *** the Freedom Boat Club), but there is no such club within 100 miles of me...
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    Rattling noise at idle and low speeds, disappears completely at high speeds

    After having to use the emergency stop, my Force HP85 has developed a strange problem. There is now a rattling noise coming from the flywheel that completely disappears when I reach a certain (very) high speed. What could it be?
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    Outboard engine maintenance with boat in the water

    Hi, guys! I love your forum, which I have been reading for months, but now I decided to post something of my own. I bought a 1987 Bayliner Capri with Force 85HP for 2,000$. It came with no trailer, and I keep it in my berth. So far, everything is good, and I love my baby! However, it's time...
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