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    Sportcraft 160 Fisherman 1988

    Anyone out there can tell me the maximum hp I can put on this boat? Seems the company is out of business and I can't find the range that can be used. The boat came with a 85hp force and I'm afraid I have to consider replacing it soon. I know the boat is 16' long, 7' beam and dry is 1200lbs. It's...
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    Maiden Voyage Breakdown 1988 Force 85

    Hi All, need advise. Bought this boat with an empty tank. Installed a water/fuel filter and a new feed line. It wouldnt prime with the ball, so I sucked fuel to the ball, yuck! Pumped it hard and went to the river. Fired it up and ran for a few hours then died. Empty ball, so I sucked it to the...
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    Shop Iboats

    Hi All, As suggested by many members to help support these forums by shopping Iboats I gave it a try. Very pleased with the pricing, ease of web site use and quick shipping. I would encourage all forum users to give it a try. I know I will use Iboats Shopping every chance I get! O.T. Water;)
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    1988 85hp Tilt&Trim Fluid Check?

    Hi, My clymer manual tells me to check the level with the engine down position and a label on the tilt pump tells me to check it with the engine tilted all the way up. Can anyone clear this up for me?:confused:
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    88 FORCE 85hp Trim Piston Leak

    Have a pretty bad leak at the starboard piston where the line attaches. It Looks like the previous owner may have tried to fix with JB Weld. I need to take it apart, I'm afraid it may be a stripped situation. Wondering before I do if anyone has ever tried to retap and use a connector? I don't...
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    Fuel Tank Cleaning?

    Just bought a 1988 Sport Craft with an empty tank. I'm going to replace all the fuel lines and install a water sep/fuel filter. Without removing the tank are there any procedures I could perform to try to clean the inside of it.
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    88 Force 85Hp Uneven Compression

    Hi All, New to the forum and after what I've read there are so many willing to share ideas I had to join. Just bought a Sportcraft 160 Fisherman w/ Force 85 Hp both 1988 vintage. It sea trialed very well except for stalling while going into gear at idle, but I've read about that in the posts and...
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