I have a question for you guys that have done stringer, transom and deck replacement. OK, I'm starting my own project and have read tons of threads. There are many different kinds of poly resins which one is right for stringer, transom and deck replacement. Also I recently read that when using...
My question is if i swap the force 125 for another brand will the transom mounting holes line up? I plan on doing a transom replacement and the old force is going to get replaced, with what i dont know yet. Anyways should i drill the holes in the transom where they are or wait until i have the...
My current boat is an 87 Bayliner Capri. I love this boat and its been a good one but the force 125 o/b has just about had it. The cost of a rebuild is about 4 grand. Ive been looking at the older model mercury 115 inline 6's. My concern is the wiring. If i get the controls for the merc thats...
I was starting my boat which has a 125 force o/b and the hot (red) battery cable became so hot it melted the post off the battery. Do i have a short in the wiring? The starter and solenoid is only a year old.
I've heard that the older mercury outboards are really tough and dependable. I'm looking to repower my boat that has a tired worn out 1987 force 125. Any reason why the older mercury wouldn't be a good swap?
Im looking to replace the 125 force outboard on my 19 ft capri. It will need to be a 25" shaft. The question i have is would it be best to find another 125 or smaller or could i go to a 150. I would like to go with a johnson or mercury. I am wondering about the weight difference of the 150...
I am thinking of replacing all the wood in my capri. Ive seen other threads showing to glass or epoxy both sides of the plywood, but what about the stringers? Seal them also with glass or epoxy or just treated lumber? My first guess would be to seal every bare piece of wood you can. I have also...
