1998 Force 9.9

[carolinagreenhead]

I have always heard that Force outboards are junk. They are made my Mercury so I am confused on this. I have a chance to buy a 1998 9.9hp Force 2 stroke. I have only seen pics of it thusfar but from the looks of the pics it is totally clean. It actually looks brand new. The owner has told me that it runs great and there is nothing wrong with it. The price seems to be right. So I am asking this, would it be worth taking a look at it, taking it for a test run or should I leave it alone? Is Force a good motor or am I walking into a potential mess?

I also have a chance at a 9.8 hp Mercury 2 stroke. A little bit older and seems a bit more used but still in good condition. Which way should I go? I am no motor expert so some advise here would be great. Thanks for looking.

**I posted this in the other motor forum as well. I am new here so please forgive me.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1998 Force 9.9

Force or Chrysler also known as Sea King, Wards,Sears and a couple more.
Mercury bought Force in the early 90's.They stopped making them in 98.
That motor will last for a LONG time if you take care of it.Parts are and will be available for a long time.Buy it.J

 

[texasabil]

Re: 1998 Force 9.9

Well i got a bayliner from my dad as for the person that worked on it didnt know what they where doing. it has the 125 built in 89 had to put a selonoid on it and the guy wired it wrong. thanks to the guys here got me going. I also have a friend that has a force a 1987 on a bass boat he bought it in 1990 it has been a great motor as well!!!!! They are very easy to work on i just replaced water pump and added the telltale!!!