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    Battery Question

    It is a 50hp force motor, runs well, seems to have been fairly well maintained.
  2. J

    Battery Question

    I have a fairly new to me boat. Its an 89. I believe the previous owner neglected the batteries. I have them on maintainers, and they test fine with the voltmeter. The starter battery is from '18, and the deep cycle is a '20. The motor runs great, but it is slow to start, it seems like an...
  3. J

    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    I just recently replaced the hubs on my old boat trailer, the bearings had been neglected. Even with a damaged spindle I was able to grind it slightly with a dremel, and polish, got new hubs full assembled from Northern tool. Tons of videos on replacing on youtube. Just make sure that the tires...
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    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    thanks for the info
  5. J

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    Interesting, I recently purchased a boat with an 89 50 hp force outboard. My firt marine motor. I had to change the drive shaft seal, the boat was trailered and driven from Florida to Texas. The prop seal seems fine, I pressure tested it after running once with the new drive shaft seal...
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    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    This is something you are supposed to do all the time? ( having the prop in gear while transporting)
  7. J

    How to get boat launched daily when Travel Trailer camping?

    Is there anywhere near the campsite you could beach it Huck Finn style?
  8. J

    Original 1988 Spectrum BlueFin Sales Catalog (Pictures)

    Hello, sir. It's 2022, and I have my first motor boat, a 1989 bluefin 1606 all original. She runs like a champ, after I replaced seals etc.. I made an account on this forum specifically after finding your post. Unfortunately the link seems to be broken now. I would very much appreciate if you...
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