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    Different Hull Designs ....

    Hello All,<br /><br />I'm a bit new to the boating world and was hoping I could ask a few fundamental boating questions.<br /><br />Flat Bottom, V, Deep V, Tri-hull, Catamaran, pontoon(if that's even considered a hull) .... these are just a few of the hull terms I hear being tossed around. I...
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    2 cycle engine oil

    What sould I look for when buying oil?<br /><br />I was at K-mart late the other evening and they only had two brands: <br /><br />Quick Silver, 1 gallon .... $18<br />Havoline, 1 gallon ..........$7<br /><br />What's so great about Quick Silver to warrant the price difference?<br /><br />Seems...
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    '86 Force 125 ... need cooling help

    Hello all!<br /><br />Well, Spring has sprung and its time to start working on the old motor again to get it ready for summer.<br /><br />I've been having a problem with overheating in the upper rpm's. Turns out I've got some blockage in the water cooling system. a local mechanic suggested I...
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    Can I add a temperature guage?

    1986 Force 125 with 13-19 prop on 18 ft. Bayliner Capri.<br /><br />As described in my post "Force 125 Overheating .. please help!", I'm having a little trouble overheating the engine above 4,000 rpm. <br /><br />Can I add a temperature guage to visually see when the engine is getting too hot...
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    Force 125 Overheating ... Please Help!

    Let me start off by saying thank you! This board is a god send!<br /><br />My late 80's Force 125 overheats if pushed past 4,000 rpms for any extended period of time. As a result, I can only go about 34 mph. The boat is an 18ft Bayliner Capri with a 13-19 prop.<br /><br />My troubles all...
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