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    controls

    hey guys!!!!! long time since I've posted. I have a 1998 MonArch SunSpa 260 pontoon with a 1988 Force 125 hp outboard. Model number 1254x8A. we have only had this pontoon 2 summers. Does anybody have a part number for control cables for this motor? The cables that are on my motor currently are...
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    Pontoon Repower

    Hey guys and gals. I have a 1998 MonArch SunSpa 260 pontoon with a 1988 force 125 on it. I looking to repower it with a different brand( and hopefully newer) outboard in the 150 hp variety. I’ve been eyeing a few different Johnson outboards , in the yr range of 2000-2003ish, for sale on EBay...
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    Pontoon capacity plate

    Hey all, last yr we picked up a 1996 MonArk SunSpa 260. The capacity plate is completely worn off so I don’t know any of the specs for the pontoon. Do any of you have a resource or own one that could relay the info from it to me? Thanks.
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    Props

    So, just curious, can you use a mercruiser alpha one props on these motors? I recently bought a 26’ pontoon with a force 125 and I have a couple mercruiser props. Just curious if I could use them on the force. Haven’t found anything on this subject.
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    tilt & trim

    Hey guys, It's been quite a while since i posted on here. My family just aquired a 1996 Monark Sunspa 260 pontoon that was repowered with a 1988 Force 125. ( model 1254XS8A). Anyways, we Bought it on Friday night, spent all day saturday cleaning it and chasing down why the fuel gauge didn't...
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    home

    I don’t know if this is ok or not Mod EDIT: It isnt Closed
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    mariner 60hp prop

    Hey guys, so here's a little story for ya. My buddie's brother went through a nasty divorce back in 2002. He has this Cherokee bas boat that he has been storing in my buddies(his brother) shed. He has a wonderful daughter that hasn't been able to go fishing because of his inability to get...
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    Glasbilt boat

    Hey guys. I know it's been a while since i have been on but been busy with life. I have a co-worker who has a boat that i am trying to find some info on. It appears to be a fiberglass runabout from the late 50's early 60's. it has a tag on the outside of the transom on the right side facing...
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    compatible controls

    Hello all, Been a while since i've been on but i am thinking about some more upgrades to the ol' girl. Here's a little history on the boat. -1966 starcraft holiday 18ft -1966 mercruiser 110 hp w/ mercruiser mc-1abc -new seats -new floor, carpet -new foam under floor -front mounted gas tank I...
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    mercruiser 110 wont wind up

    Hey all. so, i got my ignition issue figured out. put on a ballast resistor and correct coil and it fired right up and idled but it won't free rev beyond 3500 rpm. wide open it plateau's at around 3500. if you back off to bout 1/2 throttle, it will rev up to bout 5,000. this is in the driveway...
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    mercruiser 110 swap

    So, i am still having ignition issues on my 1966 starcraft. Model is a holiday i believe.it has a mercruier 110/mc-1 i/0. Anyways, i was in the boat trying to figure it out and my other half goes " can you just replace the motor?" to which I replied " oh god yes". So, with that being said...
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    ignition issues

    Hello all. I have a 1966 starcraft holiday 18 ft with a mercruiser 110 i/o. Last weekend, we took the boat out and it ran great. no issues. Put new bilge pump in the ol girl on tuesday and gave it a crank to start it up and nothing. cranked but no fire. So i started diagnosing and found that i...
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    trim/tilt upgrade

    Hey guys, hope you all are doing well & had a great New Year. I'm looking to upgrade of the tilt system on my boat. It's a 1966 starcraft holiday with a Mercruiser 110 & a MC-1 outdrive. This system has a tilt only system & i have come to miss the trim feature. I'd like to upgrade the system to...
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    ol' girl update/ questions

    Afternoon gentlemen, How has your boating season been going. Mine has been good. Boat has worked well. Got my overheating issue figured out. Was a gasket that was upside down blocking a portion of the water pump off and temp sender was bad. Runs around 160 with no issues. Still have low RPM...
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    relief vale body

    hey guys. I have another cooling system question. I have a 1966 starcraft 18ft. believe the model to be a holiday. I have two hoses that come from the transom and are always same temp as water according to feel. I have replaced the lower unit impeller with a kit, replaced the thermostat. It...
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    1965 mercury publication recommended rpm range

    hey guys, so, I was trolling the net and I came across this website called fiberclassics.com. in their library, they have some publications from different motor and boat manufactures. they have a 1965 publication or brochure of the I/o's offered in 65. In this publication it shows each models...
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    1965 mercury publication-recommended rpm range

    Hey guys. so, I trolling the net last night, looking for answers to my mcm 110 hig rpm hiccup and I came across this website call fiberglassics and in their library, I found a advertising brochure or publication, that showed all the models of I/o's that yr. they also show the general specs for...
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    cooling issue

    Hey guys. Well, after two yrs. the old girl got splashed today. Went well except for it is still overheating. Replaced the lower unit water pump with a kit. Ran great and then we stopped and did some fishing and then started to get warm, so we called it quits. I got home and replaced the...
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    foam enhancement

    Hey guys. well, I have a technical question for you all. I have my boat at work and have been working on it on my lunches. I am almost ready to install floor for last time and fasten it down with rivets. My boss has been conversing with me about how it has been coming along and he had made the...
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    spring 2014 update

    hey guys. Well, I got the ol' girl out of storage and have her at my work. Great way to spend your lunch hour, working on the boat. So far I have gotten my new 3.0 litre alternator installed, my fuel filter/water separator installed, got my new bilge blower installed and wired but still needs to...
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