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    Replace plywood decking on pontoon

    Hello, I have a 1994 Suntracker pontoon 30'. I just removed the old carpet and railings and am preparing to replace it with new carpet. The top layer of the existing plywood is delaminating, so I am going to replace it. My question is can I use pressure treated plywood from Home Depot, or...
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    Replacing force motor with newer Mercury- questions

    After many on going problems with my 96 Force Mercury 120 hp outboard, I am considering replacing with a 2004 Mercury 115 hp outboard. I believe my Force motor to be a 20" shaft length, the Mercury I am looking at is a 25" shaft length. I measured from the top of my transom to the bottom of...
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    Me again ugh Force 120 hp now a flywheel question

    It's me again, trying to resolve the many problems with my probably 96-99 Force Mercury 120 hp motor. Now it is the flywheel, my flywheel was pretty damaged with broken magnets. I took the numbers off the flywheel (261-9007-c4) and tried to find a match. I found a flywheel on ebay with...
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    Aftermarket stator wiring Force 120

    Hello again, I purchased an aftermarket stator for my 96-99 Force 120 hp outboard ( still can't find a year or serial # anywhere on motor). The old stator has two yellow wires w/ male ends, a green/white and a white/green wire with female ends. The Caltric stator has two yellow wires w/...
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    Lower unit does not want to come off

    I am having several problems with my 1994 Force 120 hp outboard and could use more advice. I already have a thread up about my motor not having any spark then the steering cable is frozen and now the lower unit does not want to come off. I will keep torching the steering cable and hope it...
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    1994 Force 120 hp Shaft length?

    Hello, I am trying to determine the shaft length of my 1994 Force 120 hp outboard. I have been trying to remove the lower unit, but it will not budge right now. I watched You Tube videos of lower unit removals and mine is a little different than the ones in the videos. On the videos you...
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    Replace kill switch or bypass?

    Hello, I have a '94 Force Mercury 120 hp on a Suntracker Pontoon boat. I lost spark and believe the kill switch could be the culprit. I have been looking for a kill switch to swap out the old one, but can not seem to find a direct match. Can I just bypass the kill switch until I can find a...
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    94' Suntracker pontoon 30' controls question

    Hello, I have a 94 Suntracker pontoon 30' with a Force Mercury 120hp outboard w/ power trim. Last Fall the engine lost spark, and we began swapping out electrical parts with no luck. Eventually we had to haul the boat out of the water for the winter. After searching the forum for answers...
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    1994 Force Mercury 120hp No spark

    Hello, I have a 1994 Force Mercury 120hp outboard on a 30' Suntracker pontoon boat. One day the motor just cut out while docking, and has yet to start again. I diagnosed that the problem was no spark. Since then we have replaced every electrical part on the motor and still no spark. Cranks...
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    2003 Palm Beach Whitecap 2200 boat cushions

    Hello, I have a 2003 Palm Beach Whitecap 2200 Cuddy Cabin. I am looking to replace the seat cushions (6) total cushions. I have looked online but have had no real luck. So if anyone has any suggestions or ideas, I would really appreciate it. Thank you, Griggsmars
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    Alessandro Marchi RHIB any thoughts?

    I am looking at a 22' Alessandro Marchi Rigid Hull Inflatable. I know it is Italian made,but I have never seen this brand before. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Griggsmars
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    Sun Tracker pontoon seating - Repair or replace?

    Hello, I have a 1994 Sun Tracker Party Hut 30'. The seating came with the boat and from pictures I have seen, look like they came from the company Wise. On several of my bench seats the upholstery has split at the middle seam where you sit, and are really starting to look bad. The rest of the...
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    Replace trim motor 120hp Force outboard

    Hello, I have to replace the trim motor on my 1994 Force outboard 120hp, it is the single piston hydraulic setup. I have watched a video on You Tube but they show replacing the whole unit, both the hydraulic and motor. I ordered the motor only, as I hope the hydraulics are still good. The...
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    Boat trip NYC towards Montauk any thoughts ?

    A buddy and I are planning to take my 22' cuddy cabin from NYC towards Montauk Point. We have about 4 days to do the trip and don't necessarily need to make it all the way to Montauk as we want to enjoy ourselves along the way. We would like to find a hotel each night and check out any local...
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    Taking boat from Belmar NJ to Manhattan, any new hazzards since Sandy

    Next week I'll be taking my boat to Manhattan from Belmar NJ, we will be a support boat for the NYC Seapaddle for charity. I have made this trip many times before, but am looking for a little local knowledge before I go. Are there any additional hazzards I should look out for since Hurricane...
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    30' Suntracker Party Hut - stern light placement?

    I have a 30' Suntracker pontoon boat with the second level sun deck / dive platform. I cannot find the location to plug in a stern light, does anyone have this boat and know the location? Thanks, Mike
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    Want to install a drop in cooler in floor

    I have a 30' Pontoon boat and would like to install a flush mounted cooler / storage compartment with a hatch in the floor between the pontoons. We could put six packs of beer.. aahh soda in it. Even though it's a pretty big boat, space always seems tight, so if I can get rid of a cooler on...
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    Want to install a kick *** sound system

    Got this 30' Suntracker Pontoon w/ top deck, and want to install a pretty serious sound system without breaking the bank. I want to keep it some what simple, work off the boat's batteries, and use a waterproof deck, like a car stereo system, with the necessary amps. I would like to...
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    Pontoon Boat Charters?

    I recently bought a 30' Suntracker Pontoon, I was considering using it to bring people out for charters in Shark River Bay N.J. Nothing crazy, sunset cruises, picnics, etc. (only in the bay - no ocean). Does anyone know of any special regulations concerning pontoon boats, when it comes to a...
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    Need 30' pontoons prepped and painted N.J

    I recently purchased a 30' suntracker that was only in fresh water, but this spring I will be keeping it in a saltwater slip. I understand that the pontoons should be prepped and painted or corrosion will occur. In the forums I have read about people having their pontoons painted at a...
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