Attorneys (class action Mercury(force) engine)

[snapperbait]

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It's plain & simple really...BUYER BEWARE....

 

[rd2313]

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From what I'm reading, it sounds as some people have had some sort of problem with Force outboards. <br /><br />Well, I'm glad they have a bad reputation. I found the used boat I had been looking for for 2 years, only 50 to 70 hours on it, galvanized trailer, and no one would buy it because of the Force on the back. Well the price went down, and down, and ...<br /><br />3 months later I got the whole package for the value of the boat alone. I've had 3 years of use out of it and only had to do routine maintenance and replace an impeller. <br /><br />I still love the boat, and when the Force fades away, I will repower and know that I got MORE than I paid for.<br /><br />As for a law suit, I say we sue the lawyers. The are the ones that have driven up the base price of everything we buy. I shouldn't be forced to buy a truck with anti-lock breaks, multiply airbags, and all the other stuff that is now mandated into a new vehicle. But thanks to the lawyers, the manufacturers are forced to build them this way to cover their a**es.

 

[scotiany]

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Judging by al the replies, I'm glad I'm in this forum. You guys are right on.

 

[sea wolf]

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anti lock brakes & air bags are now used as a marketing tool to sell vehicles & also to jack the prices of same. i can hear the car makers crying all the way to the bank.

 

[speed29668]

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Sea wolf..<br /><br />I don't know if you have had any personal expierience with a Force or not, but no one is being suckered into anything. It is a motor without bells and whistles and the price refelcts that. Merc doesn't claim it is anything more. It is no more unsafe than any other outboard. Some motors are designed better than others, but again the price reflects that. If you want a superior motor then pay superior prices. If you don't and pay the lower price then don't complain. Forces were originally Chryslers, which at the time (1970's) were known to be good motors compared with the rest. The technology hasn't changed on the powerheads though. Compared with motors of today they will lag behind. What is interesting here is that I came across a forum last weekend based soley as a complaint board for how lousy late model Yamaha's are. "What?????" you say. "Yamaha a bad motor? I thought they are the best and never wear out!!!" The board is full of many bad things about Yamaha. Of course every post is from those who have had a problem with the motor. Does that mean a Yamaha is a bad motor? No it doesn't. It is a bunch of people who had bad luck with their motors, at least half probrably causing the problem in the first place, getting together to rant because they just cannot accept the fact that something broke on them. Not every motor, regardless of brand, is going to last 20 years, or even ten years for that matter. My point is I'm tired of hearing people blame others and knock manufacturers for everything bad that happens to them. Your motor burned up after you had it for 4 years? Things wear out. You had some bad luck. Maybe you didn't keep it maintained properly. S*** happens. Get over it.

 

[prplhze65]

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Get over it! Well put Speed. There are already too many stupid lawsuits goin on. Lawyers are runnin' the freakin' country!! When are people gonna wake up?? P I may have been born at night, but it wasn't last night!

 

[Hooty]

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Sue Mercury because your outboard won't start?<br />I am truly f***ing amazed!<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[azboatman]

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fish, you are a parasite. Why not just earn a living like a man? What you are suggesting is simply fraud

 

[Reel Appeal]

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Also see Boating Law by Sloopy post on Mercury Marine lawsuit. My '86 Merc runs great too.

 

[JB]

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This is moved to NTDWB.<br /><br />I thought it was dead, but no such luck.