New 1st time boat owner

ssgsquint

Cadet
Joined
Apr 23, 2006
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Hello! I just bought my first boat this weekend, a 1996 Maxum 1700 with a FORCE 120 (same yr) O/B.<br /><br />The boat is in nice shape, and the engine is very clean. Took it out 2x this weekend and it ran very well.<br /><br />I've read all the "nightmare" stories people have posted about FORCE engines, etc. The last owner has changed the plus, fuel filter, lower unit oil. Is there anything else I should do? I live in San Diego, so no winterization here.<br /><br />Also, I noticed that there was a vibration in-between 2K & 3K RPMS, but no vibration under or over that range. Could this be the prop? The prop is dinged a bit.<br /><br />Finally, any recommendations on the best prop size?<br /><br />Thanks so much!!<br /><br />Greg
 

SpinnerBait_Nut

Honorary Moderator Emeritus
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Re: New 1st time boat owner

Hey Greg, welcome to iboats.<br />Let's get this over to the Force forum to get you some answers.
 

steve201

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Dec 2, 2006
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Re: New 1st time boat owner

as far as the vibration goes...yep...definitely the prop if you have dings in the blades...take it off and over to a prop shop..they can refurbish it for under a hundred bucks......
 
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