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    boat value ?

    looking to sell my boat and curious what a good starting price would be.. are they,re places for boat values like there are cars, kelly bluebook etc etc... thanks
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    vibration

    weird, boat has a small vibration that can be felt through the entire boat while in gear at around 1 to 1800 rpms, completely smooth and runnnnss beautiful while under a load and cruising at 4k at 28 mph.. what should i be checking for.. couple of the fins on the prop are ever so slightly bent...
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    force no charge less red wire unplugged

    had charging problem replaced rectifier and stator and still no charge.. Decided to start checking voltages at the rectifier pulled the Red + wire off the rectifier and all of a sudden the battery gauge and voltage went to 13.5 volts.. when i put the red wire back on it goes right back to...
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    Help Force Charging propblems

    88 force 85 hp engine Ive had the boat out many times and the nite before i always fully charge the battery... However the volt gauge never goes over 12 volts whether im idling at 1000 rpms or cruising wide open at 4800 rpms.. Today i came home and went to my seloc book.. I put a volt meter on...
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    what would you pros suggest

    1988 bayliner/trophy Center console... 16 foot 85 hp force outboard. current prop is 13x17 Max Rpm wot 4700 Max speed is 30 to 32 mph what prop would you guys consider as an upgrade....
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    How to post pictures

    I cannot figure out how to post pictures on this site... It asks for a URL and my pictures are in my harddrive.. thanks
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    force tach wiring

    2 things 1 i would really love to post some pictures of the recent work ive just done to my boat for everyone to see.... and 2 i was hoping someone could guide me in the right direction as to where i can pick up the tach signal from ... I just installed new faria gauges.. 1988 bayliner...
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    bringing back the luster HOW TOO

    my boats an 1988 bayliner and the gelcoat has faded... ITs super clean and still white just faded and if you rub your hand over it, leaves alittle residue like chalk on your hand... is there anyway to bring back the luster of the boat thanks
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    force tachometer is there another alternative

    are there any alternatives to using another tach without 20 pole how will it workk i need a tach for my 85 force
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    ITs FIXED

    Its Fixed and im so thankful to the guys who have given me advise in the earlier thread... I reassembled the boat yesterday and waited for the sealer to dry ... Checked it out today and the boats seriously cooling nicely and not only that but with the new impeller and housing ive never seen the...
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    85 force 1988

    last week i had a post about cooling problems, my parts came in i reassembled the boat and lower unit tonight and used some 3m sealant that the tech at westmarine mentioned to put on.. so im waiting for it to cure. I HOPE Tomorrow the thing cools down.. just hope i installed the impeller the...
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    force stainless prop available ?

    do any companys even make a stainless prop for the force 85 hp engine... I cannot find one at all... its like its exempt
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    vhf antenna connector

    how do you properly put the coaxal cable onto the adaptor that screws onto the radio
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    85 force will not pump water

    can you guys help me please.... My 1988 force 85 hp will not cool or pump water through engine... Replace t stat... removed the lower unit and inspected impeller looked fine but replace anyway... removed lower cover under the water pump housing to check for a obstruction... pumped water from the...
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    wanna order a prop

    i went on this site to find a stainless prop for my boat... 1988 force 85 hp outboard.. the site tells me theres 2 available non tru hub exhaust and thru hub exhaust.. I believe my lower unit has and exhaust snout and also exits thru the hub on the prop... AM i wrong, Which do i order ?
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    water pump flow

    hoping you guys can aid me in what i think is just a dumb move on my part.. i ran my boat with the ears on the lower unit the other day to flush the engine out after coming in.... It was pumping water fine tellail and head were cool... today i started the boat like i always do on land before...
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    vhf and am/fm/cd prob

    I just installed a new icon vhf radio and marine am/fm/cd in my boat.. weird thing.. when i key the mic up on the vhf radio... the am fm radio blanks out and goes to static ... is this normal
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    RRitt (great)

    Hey richard, Recieved your Pump today, Installed on the boat and check all operation, works fantastic... Lefted the engine up for an hour and had no leakdown.... I was wondering if i could offer a small piece of advise on the instructions for the reseal kit you offer... The instructions are...
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    tilt trim rebuild.. .

    recently bought rritts seal kit from ebay. If anyone is in need of a reseal the kit is great... I do have 1 question though... After removing the shock piston and replacing the seals how much fluid should i fill the shock cylinder with before reassembly. I believe theres no hydraulic lines going...
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    tilt & Trim WORKINGS..

    Theres always posts on problems with trim pumps on the force engines. And Theres some guys on here that really know what there talking about when it comes to fixing them. They have helped me fix mine... Im curious to know how it works .. How exactly does the trim part compared to the tilt part...
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