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    How bad are Force motors....really?

    A friend of mine is looking for an outboard for his 19' Silverline BR. 115-150hp<br />It needs a long shaft (23").<br />I've seen a lot of Force motors for sale here for reasonable cost but he said he wouldn't buy one because they are junk.<br />Is this so? What sort of problems occur to give...
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    Merc 165 blowing oil

    Out the rear seal, I think,. over a litre and a half in 10 minutes came out.<br /><br />This weekend the engine will be pulled and I have a couple questions.<br /><br />Is the rear main oil seal the same as the car/truck engine GM 250? or does it have to be a marine oil seal?<br />Also, while...
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    Merc 165 again.

    Ok, we're ready to scuttle this damn thing!<br /><br />The engine runs and revs fine with no load.<br />Once you put it in gear and give it gas there is no power, none, and it pops back through the carb.<br />Here's what we;ve done so far.<br /><br />changed leg oil<br />New plugs<br />new...
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    Prop pitch

    Here's another question of prop pitch.<br /><br />I've read through a number of posts after a search and found a lot of info. that helped me but I need to ask a couple questions.<br /><br />I pretty much know that a 1" change in pitch will equal roughly a 200 rpm increase or decrease.<br /><br...
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    Merc 165 hard to start cold

    After a carb rebuild, this engine is brutal to start in cold weather. Any idea what's going on?<br />Once it warmed up it runs great.<br />I've adjusted the choke as per instructions from members here, 3/16 gap on choke plate, and fast idle cam is engauged etc.<br />Giving 1 full throttle pump...
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    loran c navigator

    I found a Loran c Navigator TL-900 by Taiya.<br /><br />Would anyone know what this is? or where I can find information like a manual on it?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Is a Kal Kustom a good boat?

    1987 Kal Kustom <br /><br />In my never ending (it seems) quest to find the perfect boat for me, I think this will do nicely.<br /><br />Are these ok boats? I think the price is a little high but I can work on that and I'd probably purchase without a trailer to bring across the border into...
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    Merc 165, hard to start after carb rebuild

    After rebuilding the carb, boy was it dirty, the engine is now quite difficult to start but runs and idles fine after it's run for a couple minutes.<br />It's been cold here, and humidity is high so<br />I suspect the choke isn't adjusted properly. Does anyone have the steps to adjust the choke...
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    lessons learned, under powered etc.

    I've been reading iboats.com for about 2 years now.<br />During this time, I've read many a post about, "how do I get on plane?", "How can I go faster?", "How do I repower merc, omc etc.?"<br /><br />The first lesson I learned was never buy an under powered boat. In many ways I had to figure out...
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    Transom repair

    I'd like to hear from anyone who has repaired/replaced the transom on your's or someone else's boat.<br />I'm looking for what is involved, special tools needed, what materials are used etc.<br />I am still looking for a boat and I've found a number of nice models with the power I want...
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    What is Chine?

    I've heard this term used to describe a part of a boat.<br />Can someone tell me what this is? Is it the slope or angle and length of the very front of the boat?<br /><br />thanks
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    General opinions of this boat please?

    I've been looking for a boat for a while now and I think this is what I'm looking for.<br />This will be the first boat I've owned.<br /><br />Length: 18 Ft. 0 in.<br />Year: 1982 Used<br />Manufacturer: Wellcraft<br />Model: 180 Bowrider<br />Location: New Hampshire<br />Type: Bow Riders<br...
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    Buying in US and bringing to Canada

    Does anyone know what would be involved if I buy a boat in the US and bring it to Canada? I'd have to register it I'm sure but does anyone know everything you need to do?<br /><br />thanks
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    Inboard vs. I/O vs. outboard

    I've read many related posts on the subject.<br /><br />I haven't bought a boat yet but I'm reading and learning everything I can.<br /><br />I'd like to hear some of the pros and cons of inboards, I/O and outboards from those of you with more experience with each.<br /><br />I'm really leaning...
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    Hydraulics question

    Hi.<br /><br />Thanks Bondo for the flare wrench size, it was a 3/8. This is a merc 165 and it's newer than I thought so it's probably an alpha drive.<br />Well, I attempted to get the hydros working today but didn't succeed.<br />I bled the system as per the shop manual. The leg goes up great...
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    Merc 165 questions

    Hi, it's me again. :rolleyes: <br />I'm helping with Russ' boat this Saturday and I have a few questions/comments.<br /><br />This is a '71 merc 165, pre alpha as far as I know. The top cover has a loop/attachment hole for something....<br /><br />I have a list of 16 things I want to fix but...
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    merc 165 Steering, easy one way, hard the other

    I'm sorry for so many questions.<br />I am gratful so many people don't mind helping.<br /><br />This same darn boat again. I'm gonna call it Russ' Boat. :) So anytime you see a subject of Russ' Boat you'll know. :D <br /><br />Anyway, while under power, it is very easy to steer one direction...
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    Merc 165/GM 250 engines

    The 165 merc is a 250 GM inline 6, what are the main differences between the one in the boat and the one in the truck?<br />I know about the manifold(s) already.<br /><br />I'm asking for this reason;<br /><br />The motor in the boat is quite old and is getting tired (450+ hours). I'd like to...
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    Chart Plot on a PC?

    I remember a number of years ago working on a computer that was on a fishing vessel. The Nootka Mariner.<br />It had a computer (PC) running software that the GPS plugged into and charted the position of the ship etc. in relation to the chart.<br /><br />Is this something that is still...
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    mercruiser 165 manifold issues

    I've searched the other posts and I'm pretty sure I know what's wrong with my friends 165. The exhaust manifold might be cracked and water is getting into the engine. could also be the block and head gasket too so we're gonna get the manifold pressure tested first.<br /><br />This is like the...
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