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    Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions

    Re: Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions epoxied a little piece of 1/2" treated wood to fill in the gap. tried out the pylon this weekend it worked great! I set it at 4" above the engine - I really could have even went a little lower - I was clearing the engine at least 6...
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    Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions

    Re: Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions I'm posting this in hopes it will help someone else... I got it installed last weekend - it was a LOT of work to make a spot through the foam in the gunwales. I had some 1/4 thick stainless plates made for me at work - 15.00 for the...
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    Can I put U-Bolts here for Skiing and Tubing ?

    Re: Can I put U-Bolts here for Skiing and Tubing ? Hi Guys, I ended up picking up a used pylon for 70 bucks. I got it installed last weekend - it was a LOT of work to make a spot through the foam in the gunwales. I had some 1/4 thick stainless plates made for me at work - 15.00 for the...
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    Force 125 stainless prop

    Re: Force 125 stainless prop I got 3 washers today. When I tightened it up it took up the slack. When i take it off it springs back. Going to give it a spin tomorrow. Thanks Sir.
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    Force 125 stainless prop

    I picked up a 15 pitch Michigan stainless prop the other day for pretty cheap. Been looking for a long time - hard to find that pitch. Didn't give them too much b/c i couldn't test it for spun hub, etc. I haven't tested it yet b/c the thrust washer doesn't hit flush with the back of the...
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    going to help my dad tomorrow - force 125

    my dad has a '88 force 125. He's never had a lick of trouble with it in the 20 years he has had it. last time we were out at the end of the year it was running weird and it wouldn't idle at a normal speed ... more like 2000 rpm or around there. I'm guessing something came loose on the...
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    Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions

    Re: Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions thanks for the pictures they were helpful! And nice boat ! By God's help I was able to get a copy of the instructions - actually of several models. I posted the one in question as pictures. But if someone tells me how, I can post...
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    Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions

    Re: Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions thanks guys! here is a pic of what I'm going to do - I think i will make some stainless mounting plates or at least 1/2 treated plywood. My dad's boat has a doc rail from the factory and it has the backwards angle. He pulls tubes with...
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    Anyone put a trim switch on the engine or near ?

    i have an 1985 force 125 - my boat sits very high on the trailer so I can't reach the trim switch on the dash - thinking of wiring one by the engine.... seen an evinrude with the swich right on the engine body. anyone done it and if so what wires ?
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    Swivl-Eze Pylon - looking for mounting instructions

    hi Guys, got a used one of these. I contacted Attwood and they don't see to have the instructions for them. Part 96008. Looks like this. anyone have the instructions they could scan and post ? I'm mostly concerned about the recommend angle backwards of the rear pole. Going to back...
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    changed the primer bulb - line is 1/4"

    i fired up the boat ('86 Force 125) the other day and the primer bulb was all cracked...so I picked up one at the local marine place for 22.00 - I was thinking 5-10 bucks. Wow I thought that was high, and the lady explained about EPA regulation on new ones. Hate how the EPA does stupid stuff...
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    Can I put U-Bolts here for Skiing and Tubing ?

    Re: Can I put U-Bolts here for Skiing and Tubing ? Got my boat home now - here's another picture of the back. i put 2 gray areas up higher (look for the red arrows) My transom stops at the white - the blue and above is just fiberglass. Do you think it would be OK to pull tubes and...
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    Can I put U-Bolts here for Skiing and Tubing ?

    Re: Can I put U-Bolts here for Skiing and Tubing ? I have one of those :) The one is the first pic was the one that came with the boat and was probably as old as the boat. I got this one attached after a few times out. But have been thinking of getting one that doesn't have the pully.
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    Can I put U-Bolts here for Skiing and Tubing ?

    Hi Guys, this is the back of my 1985 bayliner.... can I put a 2nd set of u-bolts in the blue section ? I'm guessing the transom stops at the white but I wasn't sure. I think I would be OK to hook up in the blue for skiing - but not sure about tubing. I have one of those booster balls...
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    Do i need this spacer ?

    i have an 1985 Force 125 - spun the prop hub this weekend and it seemed to also spin this spacer (rounded all the plastic teeth. will it be bad to use as is ? Do I need it ? here is a picture of mine replacement part# f532299
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    Trim Bleeding down

    Re: Trim Bleeding down earlier this week i did find a loose connection (the larger nut) --- see attached pic that I found online (not my boat) but I highlighted what I tightened --- it was not real tight so I turned it a turn or so. I didn't want to crank it too tight. I was able to get trim...
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    Trim Bleeding down

    Hi Guys, I did look at some of the other threads about the trim pump but most were referring to how to fix. So... about 1 month ago I noticed that it was bleeding down just on tilt - but trim was holding fine (so i thought no big deal ) Now last time I was out I noticed that the motor is...
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    Ski Pylon / tow bar for Bayliner Capri 1900

    Hi guys, i have a 1985 Capri 1900 with outboard. Do you know of a good Ski bar that will fix and attach well.
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    2-Cyle spill on Carpet

    I was filling up yesterday and my 2-cycle quart slipped out of the had and it spilled about an ounce on the carpet. I blotted with a towel and used my steamer to try to get it up - but the mark is still there any suggestions on what will get it up safely. thanks
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    Maintenance Free Battery ?

    Re: Maintenance Free Battery ? here is a pic i took the other day (but it was in the boat) 1st pic is of my main battery (same model but newer) - the 2nd pic is for the trolling battery - don't use a troller though - sold it - just left it in for spare.
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