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    thoughts and ideas for new boating website!

    Hey guys, I just wanted to get your thoughts and opinions on a new website idea I have for boaters around the US. My idea is to develop a website that lets everyone search and register public boat ramps all over the country. It will be a fast and easy way to search for ramps in your area...
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    acceleration problem with my 97 80hp 2 stroke

    Hey guys, I'm having a problem with my 97 80 hp 2 stroke that I've had now for about a year. this is the first issue since I've gotten the boat. It's a little hard to explain but basically when I first push the throttle forward to try and get up on plain the motor is kinda bogging, sometimes...
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    how to mount swim PLATFORM

    so I just purchased an aluminum swim platform which has sunken screw braces to mount to the transom. I'm just wondering what and where everyone has gone for these types of screws. I just ordered 3M's 5200 adhesive and am stuck on what to use for screws. I don't think I'll be able to use any...
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    can you use a freshwater trolling motor in salt without ruining it?

    title is pretty spot on. Just wondering if I can use a freshwater trolling motor in saltwater without ruining after the first couple outings? Thanks!
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    hummingbird fish finder problems?

    so I just bought a boat and it has a hummingbird fish finder on it. I have never owned or operated a fish finder so I don't know much about them. We took the boat out yesterday for the first time and it seemed the finder might have a problem... Every time we were moving the depth reading were...
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    Just bought 17' Cobia with a 80 horse 2 stroke

    Hey guys, So I just purchased a new boat yesterday! It's a 17 foot Cobia with a Yamaha 80 hp 2 stroke. The boat and motor seem to be in great condition but he did mention a problem that has happened twice now and I just wanted to get some opinions before I bring it in to the shop...
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    engine overheating and not getting up on plain

    Hey guys I've got yet another problem now (pretty soon I should have just about everything replaced). So this problems seems to have gotten steadly worse and worse over the last few trips. What happens is the boat will not plain out, it tries to but just doesnt seem to get the prop spinning at...
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    Brain buster!

    Hey Guys, Alright guys so i've got a problem that I'm hoping someone has seen because it doesn't seem normal. What happens is after running my 91' 2 stroke 50 horse for a little time (varies), I'll go to throttle up on plain and the motor will sound a bit different and it not have much...
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    Good Compression????

    Hey Guys, I just completed my first compression test on my 1991 Force 2 stroke 50 horse. Does anyone know the correct pressure it should be reading? I'm getting just about 150 on both cylinders. Is this good? That seems too high ( if thats even possible).
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    Fuel leaking from carb????

    Hey guys, Ive been trying for the past couple of weeks now to get the carb on my 91' 2 stroke 50 hp to stop leaking gas out the front side of the gasket. I've replaced the float and float needle, put in a new idle rod, replaced all the gaskets and soak the entire carb in carb cleaner...
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    Cooling system question?????

    Hey guys, So I was wonder if it is normal that my 2 stroke 50 horse circulates less water the fast I go. It seems to suck the most water while it is in neutral but pretty much as soon as I put it in gear it sucks about half as much water then even less when I am at 3/4th throttle. Does...
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    Another PROBLEM! over these Force motors :(

    so i'm pretty much batting 1000 this fishing season.... after replacing the stator, rectifier, starter and the battery, I have ANOTHER PROBLEM that popped up today while out 3 miles in Steinhatchee. So after running around for a few miles my 91' 50 horse 2 stoke overheated because its not...
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    STARTER problems! please help

    Hey guys, Just recently when going to start my 50 horse two stroke, the starter will engage the flywheel but does not have enough "juice" to turn the flywheel. One would think this would just be a low battery issue but after that initial try, it turns over fine for as long as you want to hold...
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    Force Part Numbers

    Can someone do me a solid and look up the part numbers for a carb rebuild and a fuel pump kit for a 91' Force 50 hp 2 stroke, model number 507X91C, I would appreciate it to the fullest! Lane
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    50 hp Starting "Problems"

    Hey guys, I've got a 50 hp force 2 stroke that runs great and starts up great when warm but when its cold it has a hell of a time starting. The first time I attempt to crank it it will fire in a half turn but only run for a split second, after that I have to crank it for a good 10 to 15...
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    best way to clean out engine

    So I've got a 91' 50 hp 2 stoke that had some electrical problems while fishing in salt water that didn't allow me to properly flush the engine after we returned home. It sat for about 4 months like this and we finally fixed her this past weekend. I took the thermostat out to see the damage...
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    Anyone know how to setup a Rectifier?

    I just got my new rectifier in the mail and below is a picture of it. because my old rectifier looks nothing like this and the new one doesn't come with any instructions, I have no clue how the four wires go. if you look closely one of the tabs is turned sideways, im thinking maybe that is the...
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    where is the VIN number on a Force Engine?

    can someone help me find there the VIN number is on my Force 50 horse two stroke? I need to look up parts put can't find the year, I looks like a 90 but want to be totally sure. thanks!
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    smoke coming from under engine cover!!!!!

    hey all, I've got a big problem. yesterday after spending the whole day fishing we returned to the marina, turned off the engine and after a minute I turned and saw smoke coming from under the engine cover! It smelled like electrical smoke (kinda) so I unplugged the battery and it did...
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    Good Interior Fiberglass Paints?

    hey all, I am getting ready to repaint the interior of my 16 foot Trophy fishing boat. I was wondering which paints are the best to use, I want it to be thick enough to fill some minor fiberglass cracks but not heavy. I have heard of people using bedliner but im not sure i would like that...
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