1992 Force L-Drive

[nmusti]

Hi all,<br /><br />I'm new to boating and have been hearing conflicting stories. I'm looking at a 92 bayliner with a 120 hp force l-drive. A few people have told me to stay away because parts are scarce, some not available at all. Please provide opinions/details. Thanks!

 

[JB]

Re: 1992 Force L-Drive

I agree with what you have been told, Nick. Not only because Force parts are getting rare, but because B'liners are not great boats.<br /><br />They are usually cheap, but so are used Yugos.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[DJ]

Re: 1992 Force L-Drive

For me, that boat has three strikes against it.<br /><br />1. Bayliner.<br /><br />2. Force.<br /><br />3. L-Drive. (wait till you try to get parts for that!)

 

[jokey1]

Re: 1992 Force L-Drive

But it is a cool setup. The only parts that you are going to have a hard time to find are the steering stuff, seals etc. Motor millions of them and lower unit is a standard mercury. I like the l-drive because it is light, simple, takes up little space and it looks neat. No big outboard motor hanging and taking up platform space.

 

[Baldguy]

Re: 1992 Force L-Drive

I had an L drive and liked it. <br /><br />Yes the parts are getting rare...however the mechanic I had said that many outboard parts can be used for it. Properly maintain it and it will last......

 

[quantumleap]

Re: 1992 Force L-Drive

Steer clear of that setup.