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I noticed the substance that appears to come from that hole to the right above the prop when I pulled my boat out tonight to start it up. (see attached photo) I ran it last night on the hose for a while (20 mins). I rubbed my finger in it and its mainly oil I believe...dark brown if not black...
Hopefully I am posting this in the correct spot, so I apologize if its not.
Is there is a simple test I can do on the charging system to see if its working properly? I have a 1998 Force 120 HP OB. I just put in two batteries with a switch (1/2/Both/All). One is a deep cycle and the other is...
Hello All, fairly new to this boating stuff and need the opinions of others with more experience. I have a 1998 Force 120 HP OB. I am in the middle of replacing the Impeller and I was going to replace the Lower Unit Seals as I noticed chocolate milk substance coming from the exhaust by the...
Hello, I have a 1998 Maxum 1700 MF boat and I would like to know the fuel tank size. Does anyone know the size of it? I don't have the manual and have no luck searching this forum or online.
Thanks,
Jon
Hello, its been a while for me but getting back into it. I have a 1998 Force 120 HP. Not sure how many hours r on it. I bought a new thermostat and it only spits a steady stream when I push the throttle? Is that normal? Shouldn't it spit a steady stream at an idle? It spit a steady stream...
Hey guys...got a question for you. There is a little gouge on the starboard side just about 1-2 inches above the rub rail and about a foot or two from the registration letters going towards the stern. The gouge is about a 1/4" deep maybe a little more or less and about the size of a nickel to a...
Hello All,
Well I am new to the boating world and this forum. I have loved it so far. I just picked up a 1998 Maxum 1800 XR with a 1997-98 120 hp Force 4 cyl. 2 stroke engine. It had been sitting for 2 years and hasn?t been started since. Well it started right up this weekend, however I...
Hello All,
I just got a 1998 Maxum 1800 XR boat and it has a soft spot on the edge of the storage area (ski storage) on the floor that goes back about 12" x 12". There is also damage I think on the left/right side of the edges also. I haven?t ripped up the carpet yet to see if there is any...
I am about to pick up a 1998 Maxum Boat 17'. It has a 120 hp motor, cant remeber the name of the engine. It has been sitting for two years, it was last ran two years ago with no problem. I was wondering what steps I should take to ensure that I will have no problems down the road. I would...
