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    Need help on pontoon selection

    I looked at 2 pontoon boats yesterday--- I really need help figuring out what type of boat is the better design for my needs. Boat #1-- Older Kayot--1986 24" round pontoons- Omc In/out- Chev. 4 cylinder 3.0 ltr. Boat is well maintained and in good shape (stored mostly indoors) 151 total...
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    Carb leaking fuel

    Hey guys-- 1985 85 horse Force Engine normally runs great- Started it today and it was running rough and would not idle. Pulled cover and the middle carb is pouring fuel out the side. Bulb is not really soft, but it's not hard like it usually is. Looking for a quick fix to get me back on...
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    What about this pontoon?

    Still searching for the right rig for my family-- I found this one locally on Craigslist-- http://slo.craigslist.org/boa/1149858651.html What do you guys think? How fast will it go-- will it pull a tube/skier? Looks like its got a 4 cylinder in it-- Pricing? Thanks
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    compression on an Evinrude 150 horse--Advice?

    Looking at a boat with a 1988 Evinrude 150 horse V6 on it. I checked the compression, and I got this--- 100# 110# 120# 100# 108# 120# Do those numbers seem ok? The cylinders vary more than the 10% i've been told they have to be from each other-- but its close. Also, does 100 lbs of...
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    1988 20' playcraft Deckboat

    I don't know if this is the right place to post a question about a deck boat, but it looks like a pontoon from the deck up. I am looking at a 1988 Playcraft 20' with a 150 horse evinrude. Power trim etc, etc. Boat appears to be in good shape- except the carpet is rough and seats are weathered...
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    Force 85- bogging

    Here is my problem-- Once motor warms up- it runs great. If I shut it down after running for a while-- and let it cool off a bit, say 5 or more minutes, it is hard starting. Once it fires and I let it warm a tad-- but when I put it in gear, it stalls or "Bogs". I finally went and repumped the...
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    Compatibility/parts

    Hey guys- a question for all you experts. I have a 1985 force 85. Thanks to this forum, I now have a great running motor. My question is-- I have found a Craigslist special (lol)-- a 1989 Force 125. here is the add............. "I have a 1989 Force outboard. 125hp 2stroke. motor ran great...
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    1986 Force 85 impeller/water pump kit

    Hey guys-- I need a water pump for my 85 horse Force (1986) outboard. I have gotten so much useful info from this board, I wanted to be sure and order it from Iboats. Unfourtunately I cant find my application in the marine store. It jumps over my motor to a newer 90 horse. Also-- what should I...
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    Proper De-carb method

    Any tips on the approved method for Decarbing a '85 force. I bought deep creep and sea foam in a can (kind that goes in the fuel tank). I looked on the board before posting, but could not find anything. Thanks!!
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    Force 85 Gear problem

    1985 force 85. Will not engage reverse. Loud clacking and no movement. I engaged the gear quickly, slowly, you name it- I tried it. (I know to engage quickly to protect the gears) Put it in forward- lots of clacking, but I got positive engagement- run great going forward, no noise after...
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