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    Portable Motor Transportation

    Ok, so I picked up a small boat and wanted a small 'portable' motor to putter around some of the smaller ponds and lakes for fishing. For a motor, I got a new 2013 Yamaha F2.5 (4 stroke). When picking up at the dealer, he was concerned that I was laying motor on its side to transport home and...
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    How shallow?

    My brother is considering purchasing a 12' "FunJet" (made in Texas mid 80's) boat and was wondering how shallow you can realistically operate a jet drive before sucking the bottem. Not really a PWC, but pretty close. He is running a river with rocks 1" and bigger. Thanks
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    Recommendations on Suzuki 60hp

    My brother is considering purchasing a 12' jet boat (I think it is a "FunJet" made in Texas Mid 80's) that is equipped with a 60hp Suzuki I/B jet drive. Anyone with any good/bad news on these? Are parts hard to find? Also saw referances to similar boat equipped with a Yamaha engine so also...
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    Sail repair/makers...

    Do any of you guys out there make or repair your own sails? If so, I am looking for a sewing machine recommendation for a heavy fabric machine (sunbrella, canvas, etc) not nesseccarily for sail making (zigzag not essential). There are straight stitch walking foot machines at www.sailrite.com...
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    Force/Merc marriage

    I know that Merc put lower units on the Force motors after the mid 90s. I was just wondering if the whole unit below the motor was merc and could you replace the Force engine block with a Merc engine block of the same HP if the need arose? Are the mountings and vertical shaft connections the...
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    PreSeason blues......

    1996 50hp force 2stroke. Done all post season prep to motor last fall. Ran carb cleaner, fuel/stabilizer, and fogged engine, changed lubes, etc. Engine worked like a top last year. Trying to get cob webs out for summer but motor won’t start. I have managed to get it going a couple times in...
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    Prop experts, stop here !!!

    Current setup: 1996 Force 50hp, 15' bowrider fiberglass boat (think about 950lbs dry). Existing prop number: 48 816704 A40 13P. This motor, from what I can gather, should top out at 5200-5300 rpm. With my current prop I can get 5800rpm which makes me believe the wrong prop is installed. Can...
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    1995 Force 50 looses power

    At least three times this last summer I have been out on the lake and after a couple hours of crusing my motor looses almost all power. Even at WOT it barely keeps running at about 5mph. If I just keep going, eventually it suddenly reverts back to normal operation. Sounds like it is starved...
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    canvas supplier

    Does anybody know of a marine canvas supplier in Canada? I have a canvas top on my 15' bow rider, but it is really low. That makes it hard to move around and I have to keep my head lowered to see out the windshield in foul weather. I would like to make a bimni top the is much higher so that I...
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    Merc 3hp dies

    I have a merc 3.0 hp for a kicker (not sure of year, but it is older). It starts easily enough but after running a bit, it dies. I like to run it from time to time and on occasion it will work fine. To date, I have removed the in-tank filter and installed new lines and a small inline filter...
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    sail size???

    Not sure if this would be the correct forum [boat projects?], but here goes. I have a sail from an older 12' sailboard (board on its last legs) with an area of approx 55 sq ft. Since the wife say 'No more new boats - and that includes sailboards!" I find myself wanting to sail, but no board...
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    LED lamps

    Anyone know where to get LED trailer lamps that I can order in Canada ?
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    Impulse QT-202 depth sonar

    I have one of these depth finders, but no manual. Wondering what the pot adjustment on the rear is for??? Assumed buzzer volume as it was easily accessable, but since adjusting, I guess I was wrong (dooh!). Is it the depth tuning? Anyone have a manual or know where to download one? Thanks
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    Force Voltage regulators

    I just replaced the voltage regulator on my 1996 50HP Force. Seen a number of posts here indicating that the regulators go fast. I only owned the motor for two months. Had to get it flown in two days before a big trip :( Was hoping some documentation would come with the new unit but alas it...
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    Force Voltage regulators

    I just replaced the voltage regulator on my 1996 50HP Force. Seen a number of posts here indicating that the regulators go fast. I only owned the motor for two months. Had to get it flown in two days before a big trip :( Was hoping some documentation would come with the new unit but alas it...
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