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    1976 Mercury 7.5 HP

    Hi I just was given what I believe is a 1976 7.5HP Mercury outboard by my friend/ neighbors wife after he passed away. I would love to get it running and put it on a small rib for crabbing. It obviously has sentimental value. I tried the pull cord with the plugs out and the motor seems free. I...
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    Etec throttle cables on a Mercury

    I have etec throttle cables can I used them on my Mercury outboard or do I need new cables?
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    2001 225hp Optimax

    Today I purchased a 2001 225 Mercury Optimax. I am replacing a 2006 225 Etec which blew up. I am trying to find a dash mount control box, having some trouble. Any advice on which models work? I have a new garmin any chance I can connect to my navigation system for gauges? This is my first Merc...
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    E-TEC 2006 225HP Diagnostic Report

    Model: E225DPXSD Serial: 05117970 E-TEC 2006 225HP A few weeks ago I was taking the boat out for the season. While driving to the ramp the engine started to lose power, bogged way down; right before shutting down the " NO OIL" light went on and it hasnt started since. I got to spend the next...
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    Glogged Anti Siphon

    My anti siphon valve keeps clogging since I am low on gas. I have read conflicting posts some say its ethanol others say its my galvanized tank breaking down. Can anyone take a look and tell me what it is before I unnecessarily replace my fuel tank? Ideally I would like to pump the tank and...
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    Boat guy looking at a ski

    Hey Guys I am pretty good with outboards and boats, my gf is looking to buy a ski. I am good with motors but i have never purchased a ski. I saw an old guy in my town meticulously cleaning a ski then placing it for sale at the curb. Its a 2003 Yamaha 1300R for $3,300 with 100 hours. He puts it...
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    Former Force guy just became an Evinrude guy

    Hey guys finally sold my 1992 Bayliner with a Force 70 anchor and purchased a 1986 Grady White 240 Offshore with a 2005 225 Evinrude E-TEC, I have been a big IBoats guy for awhile from my floor replacement to a full rebuild everyone was super helpful. I am having a some trouble locating the...
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    Considering buying a 1990 Grady White w/ a 1990 Yamaha

    I am interested in buying a 1990 24' Grady White. The engine is a 1990 200hp yamaha. I am very nervous purchasing a motor almost as old as i am. I am the proud owner of a 1992 force which I rebuilt and still wont run on a hull that came with a rotted floor. I did a compression test and all...
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    70 HP Force Rebuild

    At the advice of Jerry I am starting a new thread which will cover the rebuild of my 1992 70 Hp force. Background: It would not start found it had low compression in two cylinders, I replaced the head gasket which was damaged but it didn't help, so I decided to take it apart and find out why...
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    1992 Force 70HP wont start

    My 1992 Force 70 HP Wont start. It was seized up I got it free and now it wont start. I changed the spark plugs, their wires, cleaned the carb. Any suggestions? Here are two videos of what its doing, its different each time. It knocks and shakes and their is exhaust, it sounds like its about to...
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    1992 Bayliner Capri Rebuild

    I am a fairly new boat owner and not so proud owner of a completely rotten 1992 Bayliner! As you all know part of the solution is first admitting that there is a problem! The floor was pretty much non-existent between the seats when I purchased the boat. It is my first boat and I didnt know any...
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    1992 Bayliner Carpi Steering Locked Up (Newbie)

    I have a 1992 Bayliner Capri (16ft) with a 1992 Force 70 HP. I have not used it since Sandy as I have been redoing my house. I am finally finished and looking to get the boat back in, The steering is locked up and it seems the "rod?" on the port side is seized inside the Outboard mount. If i...
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    120 Force I'm considering buying

    Found a guy selling a 120 HP force he claims is a 96 or 98. He claims it needs a coil pack? I figured if I can get a good price it will make a decent winter project. I cant run it he has it in storage. Its stored up side down, is that a concern? What would you guys recommend this motor is...
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    Hurricane Sandy: Unable to winterize

    Heres my situation pulled my 1992 bayliner just before sandy hit down at the jersey shore. My boat survived the problem is now my house has no water or power so I can winterize the motor. The street are lined with trash so I cant get the boat off site to winterize. Question : What am I risking...
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    Motor Flushers Dual Flow or Single 1992 Force 70HP

    Im sure this a quick easy one for you guys. Winterizing my boat looking to purchase muffs. Which ones do I need? I was going to get these ones: http://www.iboats.com/Universal-Boat-Motor-Flusher-Seasense/dm/*******.652765167--session_id.358169072--view_id.215290 Side note: Anyone know where...
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    92 Force 70HP Solenoid Sticking

    Please excuse any miss technical vocab. I was having trouble starting my motor the starter was just spinning. A friend told me that the solenoid was sticking on the starter motor. After giving it a few wacks with a hammer it poped up and the motor started. (i was out in the bay) so it was a...
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    Windshield Alterations

    Hey guys so I have a 92 bayliner capri just purchased. The windshield makes it very hard to leave the basin where I keep the boat as I must go through a culvert under a highway. The only way I can get out is if i have 4 people and its low tide. If i could put the windshield on hinges or somthing...
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    Hull Repair Question

    Hey Guys just bought my first boat 1992 Bayliner. I notice on the Hull there is a hole about the size of a quater in the fiberglass. Looks like the previous owner clipped a dock boat or something. I would like to fix it I have fixed Dings in surfboards before with fiberglass. Is this the same...
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    New Boat Owner! 1992 Bayliner 16ft Looking for advice!

    Hello all! Im new to this site just boat my first boat 1992 bayliner 16ft 70hp mercury force engine. I am having trouble finding information on the boat. I need to know the beam width for the marina. Also will I be able to tube and wake board off this boat? I didnt see where to connect those...
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