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    1988 Bayliner Cobra tilt/trim switch

    There's a toggle switch on the instrument panel for the tilt and trim operation. Wanting to replace it, but not sure if its a 15 amp or 30 amp. Boat is still under its winter cover. Want to pick one up tomorrow and replace this weekend. Does it have to be a special one or just one from autozone?
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    1988 Bayliner, Force 125, tilt trim motor & valve removal

    I read that I should remove the valve body and motor as a unit, but that's like impossible. I had 2 issues when trying to remove the unit. One was the hydraulic line closest to the transom. Almost no room for a wrench. My other problem was the third bolt holding the unit to the transom...
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    1988 Bayliner Cobra Gauges

    Ok, I kinda like the 80's style gauges that are original to my 1988 Bayliner Cobra. However, the tach has a mind of its own. Boat is on the trailer in the yard, turn the key on (no cranking), and the tach slowly starts moving up. Tap it and it may go down, but starts moving up again. Does...
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    Connecting the attwood water seperator

    I bought the attwood water seperator from wally world and plan on installing tonight. My Bayliner Cobra has a diagonal "brace" on the interior of the transom that I'm planning on putting a couple of holes in to mount it. On the plugs that came with the device, and the hose barbs I'm going to...
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    winterizing force 125

    Is there any danger of water remaining in the engine and freezing? Read everything about the fuel part, lines, tank, carbs, and what not. Just never read anything about the possibility of even a small amount of water left behind.
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    Towing boat with car

    ok, I know that my car is not the most ideal towing vehicle for my boat, but I'm planning on attempting a launch & retrieval this weekend, and wanted to hear about some other experiences out there. Boat is a 1988 Bayliner Cobra, 18 foot, Force 125 motor, single axle trailer. Car is a 1998...
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    force 125 air filter?

    This is probably a stupid question, but really curious about something. The carbs on my 1988 Force 125 are pretty dirty on the outside. The butterfly valve looks pretty nasty too. There's a "cover" on the front of the carbs, but no filter. Why do these outboards not have an air filter, and...
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    Smokeless oil

    ok, so I haven't taken my recent purchase out for a spin yet. 1988 Bayliner Cobra with Force 125 outboard. The guy I bought it from backed it down the ramp into the water so I could see and hear it run. Ran great, but smoked a good bit at first, like any 2-stroke. I'm wanting to try the...
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    Force 125 leaks down

    Bought a "new" boat today. 1988 Bayliner Cobra with a Force 125. Only problems the previous owner was aware of was a trailer light not working and the fact that the tilt/trim motor could bring the engine up, but it would slowly start going down on its own. Can someone give me some tips on...
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    Brands of Exhaust Manifolds

    Ok, I was reading an earlier post about some folks having issues with NEW exhaust manifolds that leak because of poor quality. I'm soon to be replacing my 302 angine and exhaust manifolds, and I need some advice on brand of manifolds. I need them to be good quality, but also economically...
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    1972 Cobalt Ski Boat

    Re: 1972 Cobalt Ski Boat Unless anybody really wants to buy it! Lol $600, as-is, where-is. :)
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    1972 Cobalt Ski Boat

    Re: 1972 Cobalt Ski Boat Going to pop the intake manifold off tonight and see what surprises await me under there. I'm dreading having to pull the engine out, but it's becoming very clear that the inside of this engine is pretty nasty. I've attached a few pics.
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    1972 Cobalt Ski Boat

    I just bought a 1972 Cobalt Ski Boat, and was told the inboard was a 302. This is the first boat I have ever owned, and bought it to get closer to my daughter. The people I purchased the boat from said that the last time it was taken out, it blew a lot of white smoke and was running hot...
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