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    trailer bunk spacing

    I have a new 2014 Stingray and a new tandem axle aluminum trailer (bought separately). I positioned the bunks to be near where the hull stringers are. They can actually be moved in another few inches to be directly under the stringers but i want to avoid making the boat unstable. Outside bunk to...
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    buying a brand new boat with year old motor?

    hey guys, I'm in the process of buying a brand new 2014 Stingray with a 2013 Yamaha 150. I didn't realize the motor was a '13 until they brought out the paperwork. The salesman told me that manufacturers often slap on older year engine models for whatever reason, so therefore its quite common...
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    is there a hose adapter kit available to flush Force o/b's?

    i've rented a saltwater boat slip and am looking for an easy way to flush my motor. I do have a fresh water hose valve/hose at my dock but i have been unable to find hose adapter options like most other outboards have. My motor is a '98 Merc Force 120. I may be able to use the Muffs with engine...
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    anyone gain mph's by switching to SS prop?

    i have an 18' boat that has a '98 force by merc 120.(its been a great running motor) runs 41-42mph @ 51-5300 rpm's prop is 13.25x19. i'm considering a 20 or 21 pitch ss prop. ive spent hours reading all about stainless steel props but i'd like to hear from guys who have actually ran both on...
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    2010 Merc 115 oil pump issues?

    I have a dependable '98 Merc-Force 120 that runs great and performs surprisingly well on my boat but id love to upgrade to a clean smooth & quiet 4stroke. Ive come across a reasonably priced 2010 4-stroke 115 EFI for sale by dealer. Ive searched for info on this motor and I've found multiple...
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    serial #'s on Mercury-Force

    I have '98 Merc-Force 120 and i'm trying to locate a serial # stamping. I've found a stick on decal with the serial on it but it is faded and not legible. I'm hoping there is a stamping somewhere else on the block? I'm in South Carolina where titles are required for outboards, and to obtain a...
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    Mercury 125 vs Merc-Force 120

    i posted in mercury forums but didnt get many responses so figured id try here. anyways i have a '98 Force by Merc 120. Its running great & pushes my 18' boat well at 40+ mph. ive come across a 2001 merc 125 that a private owner is selling. if the motor checks out, would this be a worth while...
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    Mercury 125 vs Force 120 questions

    hey guys, i have a 18' boat with a '98 Force by Mercury 120 that we bought this summer. It has ran very good so far @ tops out @ over 40mph. However, Ive recently come accross a 2001 Mercury 125 i can get a deal on and after i sold my current motor would probably cost me next to nothing to make...
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    can i flush a force while in water?

    hey guys, i recently bought a boat with a 1998 Force "by mercury" 120.. I'm on vacation at the NJ shore and have rented a saltwater slip to keep the boat in for the next week & half. Is there an adapter they sell to hook up a garden hose to the cooling system? i do have a water supply/hose on my...
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    21' boat with a 90 outboard?

    hey guys... i'm looking at buying a 21' Wellcraft excel bowrider powered by a 90hp Honda o/b. I already know that this combo will not make a "fast" boat, but i was hoping it would get me by for the rest of the season.(repower over winter). Do you guys think this 90 would get me on plane with 4-5...
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