thinking of buying a 50 horse force

[chevyredneck]

i found a really godd deal on a super low hour 87 force engine . My questions is are parts still avail ? and this motor as shade tree mechanic friendly a an omc or merc ? thanks

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: thinking of buying a 50 horse force

Parts can still be found and the engine is easier to repair than either Merc or OMC.

 

[raempie]

Re: thinking of buying a 50 horse force

I have a 1986 50 horse Force boat motor -- I had not used it in over 10 years. I bought a new battery and it fired right up and runs smooth as ever. My question is -- the battery is a deep cycle and the only thing I use it for besides starting the motor is to run a 36lb thrust Minnolta Trolling motor-- Do I need to charge the battery every so often or does the 50 horse recharge the battery while it is running?

Thanks
raempie

 

[Jeremy90bay]

Re: thinking of buying a 50 horse force

I have a 1990 50 and it has been very easy for me to work on. its my first outboard but seems to be pretty simole to deal with.