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    Glastron HPV165, interested in a Top

    Hello​, wondering if they make a top for my bass boat. Or what info is needed. It is a 1981 Glastron HPV 165, 16'2" bass fishing boat. Here is a pic if it helps.
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    Tilt/trim fluid?

    Just wondering what the tilt/trim fluid should go in my 81 Glastron. It has an 87 Mercury force 125, to my knowledge. Today I tried to take it out, but got rained out :'( Anyways, I noticed the engine has been dropping slowly over time, like the fluid would be low on a hydraulic jack. So I'm...
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    Lower unit oil fill/vent plug seals

    I noticed the factory lower unit fill and vent plugs have a plastic/Teflon gasket seal on the plug. Well my fill plug is looking a bit cracked and I'm wondering if it's OK to replace it with a regular O-ring or something else. If the plastic is best, where can I get one? Thanks in advance.
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    Lake Harris chain of lakes, lake county, Florida.

    Hey guys, I'm planning to go out to the lakes once again this weekend 3-11-2017, I usually launch in Lake Apopka lake Beauclair canal, and work my way into the lakes. I plan to go to Lake Eustis and play around this weekend. Maybe make it all the way out to Lake Harris. Who knows. Anyone else...
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    How to test a trolling motor?

    Finally got my boat in the water, and mechanically it is great! now I can focus on the smaller accessories, which include this trolling motor. Currently, it doesn't do anything. I don't know much about this system, but I know automotive mechanics. If someone has a basic wiring diagram, that...
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    RPMs not working, what should I check?

    Finally got to take my boat out. RPMs are not reading, and speedometer didn't work right away. How can I check the signal wire from the outboard to the gauge? What wire should it be? Force 125, I believe it's a 1987. Speedometer didn't work roof away. But it started working after a bit...
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    Boat pulls right, what can it be?

    Hey guys, finally got to take my new to me boat out this weekend. It didn't have any issues at all except that I notice it pulls to the right quite a bit. I notice that it pulls most around 20-25 MPH, but the pull is there most of the time. It turns the steering wheel, not just tracks sideways...
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    Central Florida, Lake County, Lake Dora, anyone here?

    Hey guys. I finally got to take my boat out for the first time after a bit of work, and it did great! I plan to take it back out today in Lake Dora and drive around the Lake Harris chain of lakes. Just wondering if anyone here lives or boats near me.
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    Force 125 thermostat o-ring part number?

    Hey guys, I'm getting really close to have this boat running. I got the system back flushed, lower unit back on with new water pump impeller. just got the thermostat and gasket in the mail, but it didn't come with the thermostat O-RING like the one I pulled out... Does anyone know a part...
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    What octane gas to run? Ethanol free required?

    I read the post in the FAQ section, but I would just like to verify here I understood. The FAQ section said use a good quality mid-grade gas, so in my area this is 89 octane. It also said to mix 50:1 with TWC3 2 cycle oil. Can someone translate that for a dummy? I have other 2 stoke...
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    New to boats, items required to have in Florida checklist?

    I'm finishing up a few minor repairs on my first boat, and I was wondering if anyone has a safety checklist and/or a checklist of necessary items to have on board at all time. I seen the coast guard list online, but it is a 43page pdf, I was hoping for a simpler checklist I can print and check...
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    Rebuilding Force 125 Carbs, Questions

    Hey guys, I have a 87 Force 125 that the carbs seem to leak out gas. Is this normal when Tilted/Trimmed? I don't think they leak with the engine running or when the outboard is straight, Is it normal to have gas/oil because of the angle it gets? If I go to rebuild, Is there anything special...
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    No Power at ignition switch, what feeds it?

    Boat- 1981 Glastron HPV 165 Outboard- 1987 Force 125 This is a new to me boat, and in order to start it I have been having to jump the motor directly. With more Diag time, I have recently found the switch itself is not getti,g any power. With my power probe, I am able to send power straight...
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    New to boats, 1981 Glastron HPV 165 questions

    Hello, I just recently bought my first boat. It's a 1981 Glastron HPV 165(if I recall correctly, waiting for the title to come back to verify) it has a mercury 120 force for the engine. Questions- 1- How can I verify the year and info on the outboard? I'd like to know if original or...
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