Force 130 HP L-drive ?

[Saltheart Foamfollower]

Anyone ever heard of a Force 130 hp L-drive? I've heard of 120, 125 and 150 but not 130 until now.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Force 130 HP L-drive ?

Welcome to iboats!

I've never heard of it either. Where did you see/hear of it?

Regardless of the HP rating, it's an idea that was never properly executed, and is to be avoided.

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: Force 130 HP L-drive ?

No such animal. If it's one for sale, the seller has simply made a mistake. 120hp would be the norm....or 90hp.
Regardless as NYbo said, these units are definitely for avoiding. They were a bit of a mechanical experiment between 2 stroke powerheads, an integrated through hull connection and then an outboard leg.
If you can avoid this one, do so...you won't regret it.
My two bits.
BP

 

[maxum_man]

Re: Force 130 HP L-drive ?

PLEASE DON'T BUY IT!! I just sold mine and bought a Bayliner Ciera. It was the best move I made mechanically! I had a 120 L Drive and the parts that I replaced weren't so bad to find or weren't too expensive, but I did all ignition stuff. I would hate to have to find something in the outdrive! My mechanic said he had never seen one or heard of one before...and he used to work for a big name boat dealer here in KY.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Force 130 HP L-drive ?

How to keep you local mechanic working and put his kids through college: Buy an L-Drive.

 

[Swe-Bayliner-89]

Re: Force 130 HP L-drive ?

Just to be sure you don't miss it.
If you are considering buying it - DON'T!

There are no parts and I hear most mechanics need a drink, a shower and a shoulder to cry on if they do work on one.

Helldrive was a Frankenstein experiment you should avoid.
Take us seriously or you will regret it.
Or....if it's already on a boat you're buying - get the price down to a level where you would buy it with no engine.

 

[cthom]

Re: Force 130 HP L-drive ?

Hey guys i myself Owen a 1990 120hp L-Drive bayliner open bow 20 footer. We love the boat, it is very roomy and we have a lot of fun on it. we pull tubes, swim, and fish off it. The only problem i have had with it is the exhaust boot burning up several time after i owned it for a year. The engine actually runs great, never had a problem with it. In august i had new water pump and thermostat put on, i think that took care of the problem with the boot, i can only hope. but remember! it is a boat.