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    Force 120 slow cranking starter

    Hello all. I just purchased a 1995 Maxum 1700 with a 1996 Force 120 outboard. I'm new to power boating so please forgive my ignorance. When I took my sea trial I noticed that when he started the motor it turned over very slowly, but seemed to start easily. It cranked like a car that had a nearly...
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    New owner, maintenance questions.

    Hello and thanks for reading. I just purchased a 1995 Maxum 1700XR and had some maintenance questions I was hoping to get advice on. The boat has been garage kept since new and it shows. I didn't want a project so I waited for something in my price range that had been well cared for. 1) I can't...
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    New owner, 1995 Maxum 1700XR

    Just wanted to jump in and say hello. I just purchased a 1995 Maxum 1700XR with the Force 120 outboard. This is my first power boat. The boat and motor are in great shape and were well taken care of by the previous owner. Garage kept since new, you'd think it was only a few years old. We did...
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    Throttle start position?

    Hello. I'm new to the group and was hoping for some assistance. I just bought a 1972 Catalina 22 sailboat and it has a 1990 Evinrude Yachtwin 8hp outboard. I don't have an owners manual and was curious as to cold start procedures (I've never owned a boat with a motor). I found the procedure on...
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