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    More horsepower, what can I get away with?

    My boat is rated for a maximum 110 hp, and it currently has a 90 hp. I can get a great deal on a 140 Evinrude.... do I risk anything with the extra weight and power? Can I distribute the extra load with a larger transom plate? Anybody have experience with "overpowering" their boat????? Thanks...
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    Rebuilding a 120hp Force, costs, etc...

    Hello all. I have a 120 hp motor, I think that it is a 1995 model. It is obviously Force, but has Mercury Marine on the engine cover as well. It is much larger when compared to an older 120 Force, why I have no idea. I have a bad cylinder, (about 5 psi) and 3 at 140 or so. I have no idea why...
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    Force engine 90 vs.120 compatibility

    Hello guys. I know that the Force models were basically unchanged from 1990 to 1994, and then Mercury started to phase in their parts. I have a 1990 dual exhaust model, and is a 90 hp. Are there any experts out there that know the similarities or differences from a 1992 to 1994 120 hp models...
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    Busted my skeg and demolished my prop!!!!!!!

    :eek: Okay guys - first the disclaimer. I am new to boating.... it's my first boat, second time out. I was travelling slowly, so my kids could watch these small silver fish (schools actually) play in the froth of my wake..... along the shore of Lake Ontario. Well low and behold, the sand bar was...
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