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    Flooding my 96 120 Force

    Hi all,<br /><br />After trying to start my O/B this past Sunday, I ended up flooding the engine and went through 2 batteries, and hour of choice words, and prayers until I finally got her going. I want to know if my start up procedue is wrong. Here's what I'm doing:<br /><br />1) I trim down...
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    Seized Prop

    I posted this question in the Force forum, but wanted to ask here as well (since it's a prop ?)<br /><br />I have a prop that is seized onto my 96 120 HP Force. It only comes off 1/4 of the way. I have a puller, and don't care if I destroy the prop getting it off (I ordered a new one). My...
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    96 Force 120 test results ... truth or fact

    OK, Roscoe has helped so much in the past, I know he'll respond to this one for sure. Ha.<br /><br />I took my motor in to have a "benchmark" done since the last owner did all the work himself. I spoke with the mechanic and he just shook his head, started laughing, and told me that he can't...
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    Bimini top help

    First of all, sorry for the O/B questions on my last post. I promise this one is Maxum related only! Ha.<br /><br />The model I have is a 1996 1700 MF O/B. I am trying to buy a bimini top but the only models they have tops for is the XR and SR trim. The centerline and beamwith is the same for...
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    New 1st time boat owner

    Hello! I just bought my first boat this weekend, a 1996 Maxum 1700 with a FORCE 120 (same yr) O/B.<br /><br />The boat is in nice shape, and the engine is very clean. Took it out 2x this weekend and it ran very well.<br /><br />I've read all the "nightmare" stories people have posted about FORCE...
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    New 1st time boat owner

    Hello! I just bought my first boat this weekend, a 1996 Maxum 1700 with a FORCE 120 (same yr) O/B.<br /><br />The boat is in nice shape, and the engine is very clean. Took it out 2x this weekend and it ran very well.<br /><br />I've read all the "nightmare" stories people have posted about FORCE...
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