1999 Force

[pail25]

I have a question about the mercury force engine. I have found a bayliner with 99 mercury force. I was told by the owner that by 1999 mercury had switched to using a regular mercury engine instead of the troubled force although they still put the force name on it. Is this true? 1999 Bayliner 180 w force for 6,500. Is this good deal?

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1999 Force

No. The engine is still the old design, Most sub systems, like the ignition, tilt and trim, starter, electric /charging system, lower unit, etc, were from Mercury or Mariner models. But the powerhead is still a Force design. Some parts in the powerhead have been replaced with newer designs.<br /><br />Ain't a bad price if everything is sound.

 

[pail25]

Re: 1999 Force

Thanks for the info.

 

[imported_bjs]

Re: 1999 Force

i dont know if i agree with all that.i know my freind has a mercury 115. and that motor sure looks like my 120 force 1998.mine runs good.no major problems.just hard to resale with force name.everybody thats has trouble with force motors on this web site has the older force motors.and they are differnt.good luck.my next boat will have a yamaha motor.

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1999 Force

Really hard to tell what they did in '98/'99. It was the last of the production and they were using lots of left over parts from existing inventory. But the Merc to Force comparisons I have done were different powerheads.

 

[imported_bjs]

Re: 1999 Force

i think you better compare because he just had to replace the head casket on hiss 115.the head gasket was the same as mine 120 force.the bore size was the same to.

 

[pail25]

Re: 1999 Force

Thanks for all the info.