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  1. roscoe

    Waterline for 1964 16' Starcraft

    Easy enough to mark the waterline with an old fashion pencil. Yes, they work on wet surfaces.
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    Bent Transom on Lowe FS175, HELP!

    I would also pull that motor mounting bolt that was loose, and check the wood in there. That bolt should have been tight, and sealed with 3m 4200. Water could have easily gotten in there. May have done damage, maybe not. Looks like the boat sat in dry storage most of its life.
  3. roscoe

    90 HP Force

    They used different impellers for different years throughout the 90's. You are going to have to narrow down year. Posting some photos may help. Side view of gearcase. Ignition board showing wiring, cd module, switchbox. and picture of the fuel pump. Or you could take it to a Merc dealer and...
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    Battery, is one ok?

    Do not connect the batteries. Keep one for starting and running lights. The second for optional accessories. Connecting them could give you 2 dead batteries with no way of starting the engine and getting home.
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    Garage Find 22 Starcraft Sport Center Console in real nice condition. Your thoughts

    Cool, but how are you going to sit in it and make motorboat sounds with that cover on it ?
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    Is there a pee hole on a force 1996 Force 75hp outboard ?

    Just put a piece of electrical tape over the telltale when you are done winterizing the boat, to keep the bugs out. Pull the tape off in spring. And put a plastic bag over the prop to keep mice from nesting in the gearcase.
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    Is there a pee hole on a force 1996 Force 75hp outboard ?

    Sorry topgun, the old chryslers and the us marine units from the 80's had no telltale. Most late model Mercury Force motors had them. 120 hp 1995-1999 25 hp in 1996-1998 40 and 50 hp 1996 1999 1991-1995 70 hp 75 hp 1996-1999 90 hp 1996-1999 I've got a couple in the barn if you'd like to check...
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    Is there a pee hole on a force 1996 Force 75hp outboard ?

    Ummm, yes there is. The exit fitting part number is Mercury-Mercruiser 22-813613 FITTING and the hose was Mercury-Mercruiser 32-8M0108355 Hose and the engine end fitting was Mercury-Mercruiser 22-996642 FITTING Elbow
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    1995 Merc Force 120 HP-Need Manual.

    yes
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    Bayliner or Starcraft? V-6 or V-8? Is 20' Too Large To Launch In Fresh Water River (Willamette)

    Fuel use in a boat will vary most by speed, not engine size. Very little difference in fuel use for a 6 running at or near full throttle, and an 8, running at 3/4 throttle at the same boat speed. More important is condition of boat motor and drive, and recent maintenance history. Bayliners of...
  11. roscoe

    Help with mounting my transducer

    so it is all her fault :) LOL "Does this articulate where I should put the plate/Transducer?" IMHO, Yes
  12. roscoe

    Total boat electrical refit - looking for advice

    Really surprised at this. What map chip are you using in the Helix? The map chip should have the same maps that can be found online.
  13. roscoe

    Help with mounting my transducer

    Welcome to iboats. Sorry, but this won't sound too good. Don't mean to offend. Agree with location of mount plate. The bottom edge should be parallel to bottom of hull, about 1/4" above bottom. Best location for transducer would be 6" to the right of the chine. How fast are you going? I know...
  14. roscoe

    1995 Merc Force 120 HP-Need Manual.

    I strongly suggest you get a factory service manual for that motor. Available used on ebay or possibly from a local Mercury dealer. Search ebay for "force outboard manual 120 " There were 4 different ignition/wiring systems used on the 120. First determine year of motor. Mercury Force serial...
  15. roscoe

    Add gauges or not?

    I would have a tach, water pressure gauge, and volts, in that order.
  16. roscoe

    losing lower unit oil

    Are you saying the lower unit is emptying the oil and filling with air ?
  17. roscoe

    Help me pick some batteries!

    You don't need much power for that Yamaha. 400 cca or 500 cca will do, but no one makes a battery that small. Your electronics don't look very demanding either. With no trolling motor, you could get by with any group 24, 27, or 31 deep cycle battery,
  18. roscoe

    Hard stall

    could be a lot of things Might not be firing on all cylinders, for a bunch of reasons. could be a short in the kill switch wiring if it is located in the shifter controls. Start by checking compression and spark on all cylinders.
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    Help me pick some batteries!

    Resolute Marine/RV Deep Cycle Battery 24 Mo 575 CCA Brite-Start 12 MO MS1000 RV/Marine Starting Battery under $100 each
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    Reading trailer vin #

    You probably can't, depending on the model year. For many years a trailer "vin" was simply a serial number to track production and shipping/inventory. If it has a vin and not a capacity plate, it is probably an older trailer. Remember, tire capacity, or axle rating, does not equal load...
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