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    Tilt Trailers and Steep Ramps

    Last year my girlfriend, myself, and my dog (1st time out on the boat) went to our favorite spot on the chesapeak bay to launch our boat. Dog was tied to the pole in the parking lot, girlfriend was holding the lines as I backed up to the ramp. Since the ramp is so steep as soon as I got to the...
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    Force Problems

    Knock on wood... This is the first Force problem I have had thus far in my 5 years of running this 1987 85HP motor.<br /><br />This is the problem.<br /><br />I keep my boat in a slip for 2 weeks at a time to fish for Rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay. I usually take the boat out about twice a...
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    Carbon Guard or De-Carb???

    Hi guys:<br /><br />I know I have asked questions pertaining to de-carbing my engine before (85HP 1987 Force) but am going to ask again.<br /><br />I have had absolutely no problems with this motor running wise. I take it out every 3rd night for fishing and run about 6-8 miles in the Chesapeake...
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    Wednesday Night Rockfishing- Check it out guys

    Hey, this was one of the smallest fish of the night. 2nd cast.. Not bad. They only get bigger as the weather cools.<br /><br />The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Rocktober October... in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA.<br /><br...
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    Starter Lubrication - What Type

    Hello:<br /><br />A quick question here. I have an 85HP Force outboard. Pretty much a trouble free motor-<br />(Imagine that).<br /><br />Having a little problem with my starter motor.<br /><br />When the key is turned motor fires right up within a second but the starter makes a bit of a...
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    Outboard vs I/O

    Hello everyone.<br /><br />I may be in the market for a new boat this fall. Living near the beach, prices drop significantly. <br /><br />My question is do you guys recommend an Outboard or I/O setup?<br /><br />I currently have an outboard and since I am no expert it seems to me if the motor...
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    Gearcase Drain Plug. HELP....

    I have an 1987 Force (85HP) I went to change the lower unit oil today and stripped the drain plug. Its a 4mm allen wrench fitting. A very very small plug. Anyway, I can't get the plug out, so I trailered the boat up to the shop.<br /><br />The mechanic said to just leave it and don't worry...
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    Fishing the Chesapeake Bay near VA Beach

    Anybody live near Virginia Beach, VA that is interested in going Striper fishing in October?<br /><br />I have a 17' boat, stored in a slip with a 3 mile run the the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
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    85HP Force 1987

    I have an 85HP force (1987) on my 17' Proline. Its an old boat, but in great shape.<br /><br />I have had this motor for about 4 years and it has provided me with trouble free service.<br /><br />I do a lot of routine maintanence like lower unit oil, plugs, prop shaft greasing, lube grease...
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    Hull Paint chip repair

    ? for all you boaters out there. Is it OK for me to use an epoxy stick to fix minor paint chips out of my hull? It seems like the pressure washer is getting the best of me after cleaning the hull after being in the water for a few weeks.
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    1987 FORCE (85HP) Noise after started

    I recently noticed a buzzing noise that comes on after the engine is started. Goes away in about 3 seconds. It appears the starter keeps turning after the engine starts, although the amature arm on the starter is not stuck in the flywheel.<br /><br />I just noticed this started to happen after...
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