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    Help replacing Exhaust Boot on '85 Force 125

    Just looking for any help on how to get to and replace the exhaust boot on a '85 Force 125. For whatever reason it seems to have blown (I noticed it after having problems starting and a loud backfire)
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    '85 Force 125 HP problem at high speeds

    I have a '85 Force 125 HP that has some problem when I give it about 1/2 throttle or more. It will power fine but every 10 seconds or so it will do sort of a kicking thing. It almost feels like it loses power for a quick moment, then has full power again causing almost like a bumping action...
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    Won't start in water...runs fine out

    Well I got my boat back from the shop and was thinking...great...now I can take it out and have some fun. It was in the shop because the charging system wasn't working and it wasn't running too great out of the water. It was seeming to miss at idle. They checked it out and adjusted the carbs...
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    1985(?) Force 125 backfiring when starting

    Hi all,<br /><br />I am having problems starting my Force 125 outboard 2 cycle. I think it's a 1985 or 1986. When I try to start it it backfires I believe out of the exhaust. I recently acquired this boat and started fixing it up. It started fine when I first got it. I have changed out the gas...
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    Durango as Tow vehicle

    Hello everyone.<br /><br />I am looking at getting a 2000 Durango R/T as a tow vehicle for my 19' cuddy cabin boat. This Durango has a 5.9 liter engine that has 245 HP and 335ft-lbs. Would this vehicle be sufficent for my needs? <br /><br />Also, like most boaters, I plan on buying a new...
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