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    ate my tow rope

    Got my tow rope eaten by the prop this weekend. I<br />can't seem to find it anymore. Name brand was<br />"ROCKET ROPE." The cool thing about it is that<br />it has an elastic section in the middle which makes tubing real brutal. Anyone know where I can find it?
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    floor rot

    what is the best way to approach deck rot, have a small soft spot and want to know how to repair it. I have thought about flooring over it, cutting it out, using chemicals. Someone here has done it before and can help me. :eek:
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    bumpers

    My brother and law and I take out boats out all year. We like to go out and anchor and let the kids jump out of the boat. what kind of bumpers should I get to keep us from hitting each other?
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    lower unit oil

    I have an 85 hp 85 year force. The lower unit drain plug is about shot and I have a new one on order. My question is, I have new oil in there for winter, if I leave the drain and fill plugs in, will the oil seep when I install the new drain plug? Boaters-ROCK...I have learned so much here. :eek:
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    Towing with Power Tilt and Trim

    I have a 16' Trihull with an 85 HP outboard. I just installed a power tilt and trim unit. I also added the trailering bracket which allows the motor to rest on it while in the down position. It is a Force moter, do I need a transom saver or is it safe towing this way?
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    Fixes for small holes and cracks in gel coat

    I have a 77 Chrysler Sport Fury, with some TLC needed from the previous owner. I have some holes from bimini top hardware to fill, above grade 1/4" and some stress fx and things. What is the best stuff for this?
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    Tire size matters?

    I need new tires and rims on my rig. One tire says B78-13, the other says 6.5 X 135T. I measured the rims and they appear to be 13" diamater. Suggestions on replacement sizes, will it matter if I go with smaller wheels and tires (rims need replaced also)
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    wanna work tomorrow on force tilt and trim

    where do the relays go for a quicksilver tilt and trim on a 84 Force 85HP motor? Does anyone have a wiring schematic or photo available? Want to get to work tomorrow. :confused:
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    force tilt trim masters

    where can I find an instructions leaflet for putting this on my 85 HP 1984 chrysler moter by Quiksilver.??? do they have a page?<br />got the part on ebay but have some reservations on installation
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    tilt and trim relays

    Posted yesterday and got good advice. Putting a tilt/trim on a force 85 HP outboard. Do the relays go in the bilge, close to the battery. Does anyone have a picture of a tilt trim unit on a force 85-150 that might guide me? :eek: null
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    deck soft spot

    I have a 77 Chrysler Sport fury with a soft spot in the rear right where you board. What is the most ecenomical fix? Hate to tear up the carped and end up with stringers and more. Can I cover it with more plywood or formica. Expect to own for another 5 years. Help appreciated
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    deck soft spot

    I have a 77 Chrysler Sport Fury with a slight soft spot in the floor. What is the best way to repair it for a few years without spending a fortune? Help always appreciated. Someone told me to just put a piece of formica on it. I thought about plywood over it. Hate to tare into it and find rotten...
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    Help with Force Tilt and Trim Installation

    I just bought a new quicksilver tilt and trim kit for my Force 85HP on Ebay. It has a lot of parts can anyone steer me to installation help? Moter is a 1984, (USmarine) Model is 856X5L, Serial number 7100. The trim Kit is F5H149-1 which supercedes to 853515A3. That's a whole lotta numbers-help...
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