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    Cleaning up old wiring on a new-to-me boat

    I bought this boat a few months ago from a friend that doesn't have the health to use it or maintain it anymore. With it being an 87 you can count on some wiring modifications along the way. Some being dangerous; most unreliable. So far the worst offense was the Bilge pump. Obviously someone...
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    Rebuild a prop?

    A local place offers a rebuilding service for props. I understand the rubber in the hub gets old and may slip? Have you had a prop rebuilt? Do they also work over the blades? I have a slight ding in one of the blades. The rough estimate to do this was $75. Sound right?
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    Videos of my Force 125 coming to life, new Telltale mod, and question on idle

    Does this idle sound too high to you? I looked at the above on adjusting carbs, and I looked at videos, but nowhere do I see an easy way to adjust the idle? Hexedre's my startup video! I bought the boat knowing it wouldn't start due to some sort of electrical issue. With the help of guys here...
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    Carb Rebuilt Kit no longer available for 125hp Force?

    I found the fuel pump rebuild kit ok, but now I need carb rebuild kits for my 87 Force 125. Sierra tech support said they don't produce them, and a dealer told me they are no longer available. What? Where do I go from here? I am sure these carbs need rebuilding. Any sources where I may get...
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    Force 125 1987 - New to me - Iginition issue

    I just bought an 87 Bayliner with a 125 Force on it. A friend with cancer sold it to me at what I consider a very reasonable price. It needs TLC here and there, but he told me he took the boat to a mechanic after non-starting and was told "It's an electrical issue". It sat in his shed for a few...
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