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    Transom

    I have to replace the wood insert in my transom. My motor has the 25" shaft which sits to low in the water and i already have it mounted in the highest holes. My question is instead of cutting out the 5" drop down can i just leave it straight across and drill my new holes higher to get the...
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    Carburetor

    I have a 1996 120 HP Force. There is a white plastic screw on top right side of each carb. The parts diagram shows it to be a sealing screw for the Idle Air Jet. Does that screw need to be seated or do i need to back it off any.
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    Need Help with Stereo

    I have gathered up some low end stereo equipment for my boat, and i was wondering if someone could tell me if it will be ok. 1 Kenwood KMR-M312BT receiver that has RMS Power Output 22 watts and peak output 50 watts. 1 Boss MR404 4 channel 400 watt amp, with Max Output Power/Channel 100 Watts x...
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    Drive shaft on 1996 120 HP Force by Mercury Marine

    I have a 1996 120 HP Force. It currently has the extra long shaft with the "5 spacer. It sits to low in the water on pontoon. Can I replace the "25 inch shaft with the "20 in shaft? From what I see it is just a matter of removing the spacer and replacing the studs with shorter ones and remove...
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    Stereo Help

    i have a cheap setup that i bout for my pontoon and i am looking for some advice on what amplifier to get. 1 Milennia MIL-MR50 - Power Output 40W X 4 Number of channels 2 STEREO channels 2 Jensen 6.5 MS6151DC - Nominal (RMS) Output Power 50 Watt 4 ohm 2 Cadence FWB8W 8? Marine Wakeboard Boat...
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    Melted ground

    I recently bought a 1995 seadoo gtx. I have had do some work to it but now i have a new issue. I replaced solonoid, new battery, and used oem starter. Went to the lake today everything was goin fine until about 10 minutes in. The ski died, took off the seat and the negative side of battert...
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    Spark Plugs

    I have a 1996 120hp Force. What plugs should i be using in that motor. Surface gap or the satndard plug. If i use the plugs i have to gap what should the gap be. Best brand and number. Thinking about the Champion L76V, but i dont know.
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    120 HP Force

    I have a 1997 Mercury force outboard. I replaced the tilt motor today and added new fluid. It went up and down a couple of times then quit. The runs but nothing happens.
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    rpm drop

    I have a 1983 or 1984 Merucry 150 HP BlackMax. I took the boat out today and it ran fine until i hit WOT, rpms hit 4000 and it goes down to about 3000, just kinda back and forth between 3000 and 4000 rpm. it does not die just kinda cuts out like its not getting gas for a second . Thanks
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    1987 Avanti 175DL

    i have a 1987 Avanti 175DL, i want to redo the interior, does any have any photos or links that might show what the original interior looked like. I looked in the avanti section but did not see anything. Thanks in advance
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    Boat speeds up

    I have a 150 hp mercury ob. I was pulling the kids on a tube last weekend at about 15 to 20 mph, the boat will not maintain that speed it either speeds up or slows down on its own, It picked up speed so fast my daughter could not hold on, and almost got hurt. any ideas what i can check to see...
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    Slipping prop?

    I had my boat out last weekend, it has a 1978 johnson 140 hp. when i tried to pull someone, i went full throttle. the boat started off ok but then the rpms would just rev way up, like pushing in a clutch while still on the gas. I eased into and it would run better. I am new to boating, does...
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    Transom

    I have a 1974 fabuglas boat as my first. There are two holes in the transom and one at the bottom. I know the one on the bottom needs a plug but the other two i am not sure. Between the motor and the back seat is an open area for the fuel tank, battery. It fills up with water and has no way...
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