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    1995 Force 90 swap for 1993 Force 120

    Happy New Year everyone! I'm considering a project where I'd replace my 1995 Force 90 outboard with a pristine 1993 Force 120. Is anyone aware of any issues with wiring / mounting / etc. that I'll need to address? I am hoping the controls and harness will be "plug and play", but that may be...
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    1995 Force 90 - runs poorly at speed

    Looking for anyone who's had a similar issue with their Force 90... The motor starts well and idles fine. However, when coming up on plane, it stutters, vibrates and is reluctant to rev. Eventually, it will plane out, but it struggles. Top speed is about 2/3s what it should be (1995 17' Pro...
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    Odyssey boats - anyone familiar with them? History?

    Thanks for the replies. However, the iBoats information is incomplete and does NOT indicate the manufacturer. the make is "Odyssey" and the model is "Fish On" and they were only made in 2003 and 2004 models. It's a unique layout and an interesting hull that I've not seen from any manufacturers...
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    Odyssey boats - anyone familiar with them? History?

    Someone out there must be familiar with a boat brand called "Odyssey"...not the pontoon boat, but a line of aluminum fishing and sport boats manufactured during the early 2000's. I've attached a pic of one for sale locally and am very interested, but can't find much on line about them. This one...
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    1998 Mariner 40ELPT - trim and tilt issue has me perplexed

    Looking for tips to troubleshoot a problem I have with my 1998 Mariner 40 tiller motor with power trim and tilt... As it is now, the trim / tilt switch on the engine or tiller handle only moves the motor down. When I press up, the relay clicks, power goes to the trim motor, but nothing...
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    1998 Mariner 40 engine - s/n tag is not legible - need help!

    I recently purchased a 1998 (mfg. in Nov.) Mariner 40 outboard. It's the 3-cyl. 2-stroke model with oil injection, long shaft, electric start, trim and tilt and tiller steer. I am in need of a parts list for the motor, but since I don't have the serial number, it's a crapshoot finding the right...
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    2006 Merc 90ELPTO - tachometer issue

    I have a 2006 Merc 90ELPTO on a Tracker V18 with the factory tachometer that I purchased recently. The issue I am having is with the tach. When I switch the key on, the tach zeroes. When I turn to start, it briefly registers a reading and then immediately goes to zero. Increasing RPMs does...
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    1991 Evinrude 40 with VRO - warning buzzer question

    I have a 1991 Evinrude 40 with VRO. Upon starting the motor for the first time, the warning buzzer began to beep - at about 1 sec intervals with frequency increasing as RPMs increase. The motor was lightly smoking during the brief time it was running. I found no leaks at the reservoir or at the...
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    1992 Bonito 19CC

    I am in search of a catalog / brochure- Bonito Boats. Bonito was a builder in Orlando, FL, who went out of business in 1990. They made a line of runabouts and center-console fishing boats. It looks like their molds may have been taken by Cimmarron Boats out of Jackson, GA, who produced some of...
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    2002 Mercury 75 2-stroke - replaced defective regulator and now have tach problems

    My batt was not charging while the motor was running, so I replaced the voltage regulator with a compatible one from Amazon. This fixed the charging problem, but now, the tach is acting up. It reads OK up to 3000RPM, but as the engine revs, the tach does not follow - the needle also 'vibrates'...
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    Fin-Nor 2 1/2A reel - info?

    Does anyone have detailed information regarding the Fin-Nor 2 1/2A ocean reel? I am interested in the approximate vintage, size and any other infos you may have. I have checked the Fin-Nor website, but no infos there... I'd also be interested in the approx. market value of a pristine, never...
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    2004 Mercury 75 ELPTO - low on power -

    My 2004 Mercury 75 ELPTO starts and idles fine, but when last on the lake, it would not plane the boat out normally - with some playing with the trim and choke, I finally was able to get the boat on plane, but it would not rev past 4000 rpm. No missing, no unusual sounds. I even tried to trim...
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    1994 Johnson 30 hp 2-stroke / 2 cylinder spark plugs

    Struggling with replacing the plugs on my 1994 Johnson 30 hp 2-stroke. I am finding conflicting info as far as correct plug to use (I prefer NGK), plug gap and compatibility with the ignition system. BZ7HS-10 is currently in the motor, gapped at 0.030" NGK advises against using "R" plugs, as...
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    '02 Merc 75 2-stroke - removing lower unit bearing carrier - replace needle bearings?

    I have a 2002 Merc 75 2-stroke with grumbly needle bearings in the lower unit - very slight noise when you spin the prop in neutral - no play and shifting works fine. No noise when under power, either in forward or reverse. Fresh water use only. New gear oil. The bearing carrier has 2 nuts and...
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    1981 Merc 90 in-line 6 - random no spark...

    OK, so the tach issue was a loose connection at the control - here comes the next opportunity... Verified with a timing light, I am getting random "no spark" when the engine is cold. Sometimes, #1 and #2 are dead. Other times, #5 and/or #6 are dead. This is running on the hose, both at idle and...
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    Connections for tach on 1981 Mercury 90 in-line six...mystified.

    I recently became the proud owner of a classic bass boat that came with a 1981 Merc 90 "tower of power" outboard. The engine was equipped with a tach, which does not work. The connections on the rear of the tach are "S" (I assume signal - It was connected to the gray wire coming from the...
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    1994 Johnson 120 v4 "no oil" warning horn has me stumped

    I recently purchased a bass boat with an extremely low-hour 1994 Johnson 120 outboard. I have an issue with the "no oil" warning horn sounding - whether on the muffs or on the lake. after 3 or so minutes of running, the horn sounds. When running at speed, it occasionally goes away, but it...
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