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    Replacement Plastic Plug

    Having a heck of a time finding a replacement plug for my 2013 stratos 386. Anyone know where I can find a plug like the one on the left? I've ordered two separate plastic plugs online and both look like the one on the right with the wrong threads. Thanks!
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    Bow roller on stratos trailer not lining up?

    I'm having an issue was a new to me boat and trailer. Just bought a 2012 stratos 386 and the bow roller does not seem to be lined up with the rest of the trailer. If the boat is pulled all the way onto the roller, the backend kicks out a bit causing one of bunks to be right under a strake...
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    Boats similar to a Reata 1850 , looking for suggestions

    I'm starting to look around for a new to me boat. The Ranger 1850 is the style I like. Larson makes a 1750/1850 fx dc series, but they only started a couple of years ago so finding a used one is next to impossible at this point. Are there any other makes/models similar, I know its the wrong...
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    EZ Port 4 with Extension capacity

    Anyone ever use a ez port with a boat? I have one that weighs 2400lbs but the ez dock capacity is 2000lbs. The guy is practically giving it away...any one know if this would work? I realize its over the capacity, not recommended etc...but I'm looking to see if anyone has actually done this...
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    Older honda 8hp kill switch replacement

    Are there any universal kill switch buttons that work on an older Honda 8hp tiller. I'm not sure exactly what year it is, around an 88-90 (before the silver covers came out, its the old white with red/black). Looks like just a basic two wire that leads to ground, shouldn't be tough to replace...
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    Replacing center seat with box/cup holders

    Re: Replacing center seat with box/cup holders Heres a couple pictures of the boat, the seats are all on a bench and independent of each other. I use it more for fishing than family stuff and the seat just gets in the way, a step/cup holders would be much better. I thought it was going to...
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    Replacing center seat with box/cup holders

    I'm looking at replacing the center seat in my boat with a storage box/cup holder. Is there any place with prebuilt boxes to do this, I've always been more of a mechanic than a carpenter but all I can seem to find is this...
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    Force 150 tilt and trim question

    Will a 1989 150 tilt and trim (plus the stern brackets) fit an 85 horse force? I know some of the parts are shared with the 85+ not sure if this is one of them. Thanks, EZ
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    Will a 1989 150 lower unit work on a 89 85hp force engine?

    I'm parting out my 150 and have someone interested in the lower unit. He has a 85hp 1989 force, will the LU off my 150 fit that? I can find some info that says the 125 LU was compatible, but nothing about the 150. Thanks! ez
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    Force 150 Rebuild Thread

    Re: Force 150 Rebuild Thread Finally got the block off the boat and opened up. Cylinders 2-4 look good with no marks but I did find piston ring material all over the place in there. Pistons 1, 3, 4, 5 all had damaged or broken rings (5 being the worst, 1 was a close second). Any idea what...
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    Crankshaft thread size?

    I'm looking at a lifting ring on ebay, it looks like force may have used two different sizes (1994+ is a newer merc size I think) Can anyone tell me what the size and pitch of the crankshaft threads is for the 89 150? The original lift ring was ft-8933 but I cant find one in stock anywhere.
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    Force 150 Rebuild Thread

    1989 Force 150 (1508F9A) Started on the tear down this afternoon. Carbs/Fuel Pumps off Throttle Assembly off Cylinder Head off Ignition Modules off Flywheel (Finally F%^&*n off) (make sure you have 2.5lb hammer, puller, heat, crowbar, lots of time, know lots of swear words to get this off)...
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    Post Mortem Exam :(

    Re: Post Mortem Exam :( Frank was right (as usual) the rings on the piston are shot (and litterally fell apart when i pulled it out). This may be a dumb question but how do I make sure to get all the old piston ring material out of the engine before putting it back together? Any tricks/tips...
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    Post Mortem Exam :(

    Re: Post Mortem Exam :( Thanks Frank. Do you have any recommendations on places to buy a rebuild kit from? I've done a lot of basic work but have never done a rebuild before. What does it usually cost? It looks like theres a minor score mark on the cylinder, not sure if it would require an...
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    Post Mortem Exam :(

    My force 150 finally bit the dust.....last time I had it out it was much more difficult to start then it should be....this morning on the hose it wouldnt start at all. After checking spark, next test was compression which showed about 130ish on cylinder 1-4 and 10 on cylinder 5. Circled in...
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