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    89 Force 35 HP Shift Linkage Adjustment

    I have an 89 35HP Force motor. Engine runs great but when the motor is in gear I have a hard time getting it into neutral. When the motor is in forward and I shift the lever into neutral the motor remains in forward, I have to bump the shift lever back to almost a reverse position to get it...
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    Lowrance X-15 Help

    I have Lowrance x-15 (its a few yrs old maybe 2003) the base map is pitiful anyone familiar with what Mapping Card/ Navionics Chips are compatible with this unit or better yet have one of the northeast they are selling? It appears to be able to take 2 SD sized cards. I searched the websites...
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    Force 120 Carbs Leaking

    When I trim the engine up to a certain point gas trickles out of the front of the carbs, Is this typical? I am guessing I should rebuild the carbs but which gasket is most likely leaking?
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    Bow Trim Switch

    I have a broken bow trim switch on my Nitro, any ideas on where I can find a replacement one? I have seen toggles but these are slightly different there are two seperate push button switches with rubber boots one for "up" and one "down".
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    Buffed through Gel coat

    I was using oxidation remover on my bass boat and think I may have removed all of the gel coat on an edge of the hull. There is a small section about 2" long on an edge that is a little rough and I think I can feel the metal flake. None of the flakes came up or anything so I dont think it...
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    Any thoughts on a 97 Maxum 1900 SR

    I have a chance to purchase a 97 Maxum 1900 SR does anybody out there have any experience with this boat or Maxum boats in general? It has a 4.3L i/o merc alpha one. I am just looking to mess around with this thing tubing, wakeboarding, etc. Thanks.
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    Recarpeting Bass Boat

    I am recarpeting my 97 Nitro 700 lx, I want to use 24 oz carpet for the job but I am guessing the compartment tolerances on the deck were originally only set for 16 oz carpet. Will the compartments still close if I use the 24 oz carpet? I have heard you can shave the compartment lids (not sure...
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    Boyesen Power Reeds

    Does Boyesen make power reeds for a 97 Force 120??? if so where can I buy them??? Thanks.
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    OEM Thrust Washer '97 Force 120

    I am looking to purchase a OEM thrust washer for a 97 Force 120. After extensively researching this subject I have determined that the OEM thrust washer for a 1997 Force 120 Outboard would be Part # 75282, would this be the same as the MERC thrust washer #75282A1??? I found Thrust Washer Part...
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    Prop Hardware

    I am upgrading from a Black Diamond prop 23P to a Turbo SS 24P Prop. The Black Diamond required a Flow Torq II Hub Kit, the Turbo has a built-in Hub. My question is that will any additional hardware be required to install the Turbo Prop (ie. Thrust Washer, nut, tab washer, drive adapter), or...
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