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    Outboard Repair in Western Mass?

    Hi all, Does anybody know of a good outboard repair shop in western mass (Northampton Area)? I need some simple repair work done on my 90hp force (new Starter) Thanks
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    Force Starting Technique

    Hi Guys, Quick question that I had also asked within one of my other threads: When cold starting your Force, do you run the risk of flooding the engine when you use throttle only (fast idle)? And I read somewhere that the Force engines don't have a conventional choke, but rather some gizmo...
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    Trouble Starting 90hp Merc Force

    Hi Guys, My 90hp Merc Force outboard is very tempermental when I try to start it. This saturday, I flooded the engine pretty good - and I got her started about an hour later. When I shut off the engine on saturday, I disconnected to gas line and let it run out of gas. When I started it up on...
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    Boating on the Connecticut River (Northampton MA)

    Hi all, Does anyone know of any kind of charts to navigate the connecticut River near Northampton MA / Oxbox? I have been boating for several years on the Floriday Gulf Coast, but this is the first time I will have been out on the river. If anyone can provide and tips / advice it would be...
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    1997 Mercury Force 90hp

    Hi all, I am brand new to to iBoats and I am pumped to be here! Quick Question and would appreciate and and all thoughts: I am considering purchasing a 1997 18' Maxum open bow that is equipped with a 1997 Mercury Force 90hp outboard. I have doen several searches to learn more about this...
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