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    1986 force 85HP - Tale Tell hole?

    Is there not a tale tell on the 1986 force? I see the two holes in back that appear to be the exaust. How can I make sure the engine is being properly cooled and the impeller is still good?
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    New (to me) pontoon - Tilt and Trim Help Needed - 1986 Force 85 hp

    Just got a great deal on a pontoon. Older but super clean. It has a 1986 force 85hp on it. The tilt / trim currently is not working. The previous owner told me it was leaking fluid slowly and he would top it off after every few trips out. It sat over the winter under a shed, and now it won't...
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    Pontoon Center Mount Trailer - Questions and Concerns - Any Suggestions ?

    Looking at a pontoon boat and thinking about getting it. I keep hearing negative stuff about the center mount pontoon trailers and that is what this has. Trying to figure out the bad rap for them. I heard the blow all over with the boat and are hard to tow? Any input - I might go get this boat...
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    1986 Mercruiser How to release locked trim for emergency release to tow

    Currently working out the issue with my Mercruiser trim. I can still use the trailer dash trim to raise the motor for now until I get the handle switch working again. In the meantime, if I am at the lake like last weekend and pull the boat out of the water and cant get the tilt to go up, is...
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    1986 Larson Senza Tilt will go down but not up - How to troubleshoot and fix

    I have a 1986 Larson Senza. I have two different tilts on it - The handle trim up and down, and the tilt on the dash for pulling all the way up for towing. My tilt works going down from the throttle handle, but the tilt up does not work. I can however use the up on the dash tilt to raise the...
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    Quick Fix for Rips in Vinyl Boat Seats - Suggestions ?

    I have a 1986 bowrider with vinyl seats. Its in overall good condition and the motor is excellent after having everything worked on. Only problem now is that I have some rips and tears in the vinyl seat. Since I am not really looking to restore the boat or to re-upholster the seats, I was...
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    Tilt Wiring - Access and repair - Need to fix from previous owner - HELP

    Tilt wiring from the previous owner goes around the back of the boat instead of up through the motor like it should. It was previously wrapped in electrical tape and I want to do it right for now until I get it fixed completely. Can anyone tell me how to access the wires within this area they...
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    Tilt wiring help. Need to redo and waterproof from previous owner

    Previous owner re-wired the tilt because the original wiring had a short. He ran the wiring around the back of the boat instead of up through the stern how it originally was. Last weekend at the lake I noticed some wear on the electrical tape holding it together so I have decided to redo it and...
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    Need ideas for a DIY bimini top - Bow Rider Ski Boat

    I have a 1985 Larson Senza ski boat. Walkthrough windshield / bowrider. When I got the boat it had no bimini top - And looks like a new one is a bit pricey. Any ideas for a simple DIY way to escape some sun? Any pictures of your own DIY projects for this would be awesome. I don't have the money...
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    Mercruiser 470 Hydrofoil problems - Please help.

    When I got my boat the previous owner gave me a hydrofoil for the outboard part of the engine. He said he removed it because it was put on slightly crooked. When I got the boat I placed the hydrofoil over the holes that were made on the motor to see how it lined up and sure enough - it was about...
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    New Trailer Tires - Difference in ST205 and ST215 ? Does It Matter?

    Got my boat with ST215 75R14 Tires on it - Had one blow out on me last weekend coming back from the lake - so now I need new trailer tires. The spare tire that I had and put on it to get it home is a ST205 75R14 instead of a ST215, and it actually looks better on the trailer and in the wheel...
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    Mercury Mercruiser 470 3.7 - Regular usage - Maintanance - what to check?

    First I/O I have ever owned. During normal usage during the summer - what should I be checking in between trips to the lake? Do I need to check fluids after each trip ? And battery charge? Or anything else? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I have only owned small outboards before. This is...
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    Mercruiser 470 trim tab - Cannot locate which one exactly

    Took my boat out of the water last weekend and noticed my trim tab was missing. This could explain the extra water spray I was seeing coming off the back starboard side ??? I need to replace it since it is also an anode. I am looking online and I see multiple part numbers for this engine and...
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    New prop or can it be repaired?

    Took the boat out for the first time this weekend. Everything was well... When taking the boat out I saw the result of me being too close to shore with the boat. Not sure if I started it over rocks or if it was from being moored at the shoreline against rocks, but the prop had some damage. No...
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    Mooring the boat away from shore - how to ?

    Went to the lake over the weekend. Where we camped there was a good bit of rocks at the shore line. I noticed both people with boats on either side of me had their boats moored away from shore - perfectly... I was the dummy that brought my boat all the way to shore against the rocks on the...
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    Cleaning Boat Seats - Mold on 1986 Larson Seats - Stained

    I have a 1986 Larson I recently obtained. Good boat, just had some engine work done and got it lake ready. The seats inside have seen better days. I have tried scrubbing them with different cleaners but no luck. The black spots are now just stained on there. Is there any good way to remove...
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    1986 Mercruiser I/O Seal Fix - Need a solution - Leaking Coolant on inboard

    My boat is currently with a friend that knows motors... I enjoy boating but I am not an engine person.... He has been doing the repairs on my boat for me and just called me to let me know the small leak I noticed was actually a seal leaking coolant. He said the whole engine would have to be...
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    Proper battery for Mercruiser 470 I/O motor - Cold Cranking Amps?

    Can someone tell me the proper CCA's that I will need for my Mercruiser 470? I cant find anything specific online. Is too much bad? I have seen 845 and 1000 CCA's listed, but is it a good idea to guess and just get one of those? Or does it need to be specific to the engine?
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    Looking for some advice on fixing boat seats - quick fix - best way

    I have a 1985 Larson ski boat and it has some minor rips and tears on the seats. I want to cover them before using the boat this summer to prevent any further cracking or water getting in there too much. I was thinking about covering with duct tape but wasn't sure since I know duct tape leaves a...
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    Want to install a multiple battery switcher - Need some advice / help

    I am looking to install a battery switcher on my mercruiser. We often stop and hang out on the lake listening to music, and If I were to run the battery dead I would like to be able to switch the battery over to the other one then start the motor. I went to academy sports yesterday to purchase...
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