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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ..... UPDATE! Success! I do not have the Suzuki DF140bg yet so my objective is to salvage what I can for this summer season w/ the 1996 FORCE 75hp! It's been a decent outboard for this 24' pontoon BUT, I just NEVER felt like it has been "dialed in" to operate/perform to its capabilities...
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    1996 Force 75HP Fuel Problem

    ..... idle air adjustment? or idle mixture screw?? 1996 FORCE 75hp here & stumbled on this thread b/c it would hold idle under 1700rpms. After much trial/error adjustments sucked it up and tried 3 new REED BLOCK ( valve) ASSEMBLY & clean/rebuild carb. THAT fixed the no idle issue! BUT still...
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    How to Reinforce Transom ???

    ...... wondering how your transom rebuild is holding up? I'm in the process of doing the same thing. Except going from a 1996 75hp FORCE (235lbs) to a 2021 Suzuki DF140b (398lbs). Have any pictures of your rebuild? Thanks!
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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ....... I'm def am NOT a boat mechanic. When yT came out and these chat rooms, I figured I would try to solve many of the issues the "salt effect" threw my way on the FORCE. An example, first sat of July 4th vaca about 4 yrs ago we had a boat full ready for a GREAT day/week boating. Pulling...
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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ......... your input is very much appreciated! Giving me lots of ideas and help to think thru the selection process. You can see why I'm planning on the transom renovation. And yea, we're a salt water boat that has been in the salt since 1996! I feel lucky to have been able to keep the boat...
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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ....... good ideas! Often I will invite neighbors to cruise with us and will have 3 grown adults (150lbs ea) sitting on the back seats. I've never noticed any difference in the handling. The pontoon is rated for 17 persons/2325 lbs. The original "spec sheet" is attached. 23" tubes. I...
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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ....... THANKS! I had not thought of the boat sitting deeper. I see what you are saying. I probably painted the line higher than I needed to. Here is a better pic actually sitting in water better showing the actual waterline. You think it is still an issue?
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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ...... so true all ALL counts! I like the sales pitch of the Suzuki's. ie: DriveByWire etc But am trying to stay open to ALL idea's! At 64 yrs, I'm thinking this will be my last outboard purchased and hope to make it the RIGHT one! lol ~ THANKS for the tips!
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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ....... thanks for the advice. Researching the Merc "command thrust" gearcase" I ran across the "SeaPro" gearcase. Do you have any experience w/ the "SeaPro" gearcase on a pontoon? I like the workhorse sales pitch. lol! page 63 in this Merc download...
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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ...... OK, seeking advice/opinions. Plan to re-power a renovated 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX 24' pontoon in GREAT shape (we've owned it from new), rated for a 125hp. Currently still using the stock 1996 75hp FORCE (250lbs) (quit laughing!!! -- she's been reliable but SLOW). After...
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    Pontoon boat weight help

    ........ Masonboro Inlet Wrightsville Beach, NC Gotta do what you gotta do!
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    1995 FORCE 75 hp what are splines at top of driveshaft connected to? Flywheel?

    I am trying to narrow down the cause of intermittent "bang" or "THUMP" to my 1995 FORCE 75hp engine 20" driveshaft. When I get 2000 rpms of higher a "THUMP" vibrates and shakes the whole engine and thus the whole pontoon boat, a 24' Spectrum. I removed the lower unit, drained the gear lube and...
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    1996 Force 75 hp serial# ??

    Trying to find out my exact 1996 Force serial# so when I speak with SEI about a rebuilt lower unit (gears banging) SEI will be able to determine if they/SEI can source the lower unit. I've had this 1996 24' Spectrum pontoon since 2003, yes lots of renovations! ha ha) and the ID tag on the 75hp...
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    1996 FORCE 75hp: "throttle control cable" adj messing with idle and reverse acceleration/thrust ??

    1996 FORCE 75hp: "throttle control cable" adj messing with idle and reverse acceleration/thrust ?? When I try to adjust the "throttle control cable" on our 1996 FORCE 75hp it will correct one and mess up the other of idle speed or reverse acceleration/thrust ability. I'm sure it's an easy...
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    need uFlex Remote Control Box advice-hooking to existing mercury control cables??

    Swapping out the OLD mercury quicksilver RemoteControlBox for a uFlex universal RemoteControlBox B77, binnacle mount. Well, trying to! DangIt! uFlex says to use their uFlex Mercury Control Connection Kit...
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    Hydraulic Steering on a 1996 FORCE 75hp on pontoon

    Thinking of biting the bullet and upgrading to the uFlex GOTECH hydraulic steering system, $550 for this vs $200 for rotary (the steering system that came on the boat in 1996....and it SUCKS!) Will this work on the 75 hp FORCE engine? http://uflexusa.ultraflexgroup.com/e...p?schedaid=909
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    ....I'm having the EXACT same issue.

    ....I'm having the EXACT same issue. When turning the 'ignition key' sometimes it used to be a delay before the engine would turn over. Now it's hit or miss, most of the time miss and NO response when turning the key. So I've followed all the same 'tests' and all tests point back to the "NEUTRAL...
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    1996 Force 75hp reverse/forward adjustment cable?

    Received our 1996 Brunswick 24'pontoon w/ a 75 hp Force back from repairs and the shifting would not fully engage into reverse. Forward worked fine. Took the cover off & studied the inside cabling. Found the shifting cable, removed the 2 screws and 1st turned the barrel bolt 2 turns toward...
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    1996 Force 75 hp w/ quicksilver remote control box THROTTLE cable sticking?

    The problem: 1996 Force 75 hp with a quicksilver remote control box. Had it in forward going about 48 rpms and noticed it was difficult to power down but it did. Later that day I could return the remote control to N(neutral) but the engine remained in very HIGH idle. When I tried to go inot...
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    96 force 75hp: loses traction in water when accelerating?

    ...must be the full moon. I was just out riding ~4800rpm and all was operating well. All of a sudden it sounded like the engine went vrooom but I was not going anywhere. I cut back the throttle and I could putt along. When I try to accelerate it seems the prop is losing traction in water and...
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