In my area you can do your test / qualify for a " pleasure craft operators card "----No practical test required.----Just have a book / assistant for help and send in your $$ for the card.
Most Force motors were sold on entry level boats.----Doubt there were many tiller models sold.----I do not know what tools you have or level of ambition.-----I think a tiller from another brand can be fitted.
I get phone calls on occasion.----Folks looking for parts.-----They often say " thank you for your help / knowledge "------The difference between a 25 HP and 35 HP block may well be port position.---That gives it a different part #.----But it will fit in most cases.
Certain cars have the ----" see what I can afford "---appeal.-----You can show them off at the mall.----Folks driving next to you on narrow roads.-----Cruise nights.----Bring back memories from yester year ETC.-----Boats are just not the same.
The pulse limiter fitting is a ----" flow fuse "----for the VRO housings.------Keeps the pump from becoming a small bomb should there be high airflow / pressure spike from the crankcase.
