Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

[TWFisher]

I called a local dealer about getting me a manual for my 89, 85hp force and she told me she had one in stock for $84 and some change, $90 something after tax. Is this right? Do these manuals really go for that much or am I getting a 100% mark up?

Anyone know where to get the manufacturers manual for a reasonable price?

 

[BaileysBoat]

Re: Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

Money well spent.

 

[TWFisher]

Re: Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

I have to have it, but was thinking 40-60, but 90 something? Is this right?

I dont wana get took....

 

[MWBROWN]

Re: Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

Sounds high.
Try Ebay.
Factory manual is probably worth it.
Clymer is usually pretty good.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

I have the factory manual! I acquired it with the purchase of a boat/engine combo. It only covers the 85 and 125 and is WAY more detailed than Clymers. It is in a looseleaf binder and has all separate systems at the front, then directions for repair and trouble shooting the systems behind in separate chapters.

It not only tells you what to do and what not to do BUT WHY you do it (which Clymers does not explain). It is worth the money if you absolutely must have one. But the question is: Do you really need that much detail? Most of the time for my purposes, Clymer is adequate-- but just so. My version has some glaring errors like tightening the pinion screw to 85 inch pounds when it should be foot pounds. And now, with so much experience, I usually don't use the manual; I can almost rebuild a Chrysler or Force with my eyes closed.

I know I probably would not consider a factory manual at that price, but since I got it for nothing, I would not be without it.

Automobile manuals have updates and notices which in themselves cost about 30-40 bucks so the factory manual must be quite a bit more.

So the factory manual's worth really comes down to the value or premium you think you need in the manual.

 

[roadrunnr]

Re: Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

That price sounds a bit high too me also. I had a Seloc manual which is a poor choice over the Clymer. I found the factory manual that Frank described on ebay a couple of years ago. If my memory serves me correctly it was around $35.00 including shipping. I would take MWBROWN's advice and keep checking ebay. One is bound to show up sooner or later and probably for far less than $90.00

 

[kinggabbo]

Re: Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

That sounds way high. Try ebay.

 

[JB]

Re: Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

That is a pittance compared to the cost of errors that it can prevent.

 

[TWFisher]

Re: Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

I'm new to boat motors, this is my second boat, so I think i'll benefit from having the factory manual, especially since it tells you what and why. I'm gona look around on ebay though, hopefully Ill come across one. Im also gona contact some more local dealers and see if I can get better results.

As always, thanks much for the good direction!

TW,