bench testing a Force 120hp outboard
used propellers for sale, also several bits and pieces boat related

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The hompage for Turning Point Propellers features details on their high-performance Voyager stainless steel propellers. Designed for 135-300 hp engines with 4-3/4″ gearcases, the revolutionary Voyager stainless steel propellers maximize a craft’s overall performance with increased fuel efficiency, better handling, a quicker hole shot and higher top-end speeds. They’re compatible with Mercury, Evinrude, Johnson, Honda, Suzuki, Volvo and Yamaha engines.

Employing advanced blade geometry, the innovative Voyager props have industry-leading, high-performance rake patterns, aggressive cupping, fine-tuned pitch progression and sharp trailing edges. Now offered in counter-rotating matching pairs and individual left- or right-rotation propellers, they’re available in 14-1/2″ diameter four-blade and 15″ diameter three-blade sets, as well as 16″ diameter three-blade sets for Suzuki DF four-stroke applications.

Source: Turning Point Propellers

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A friend of mine has a 97 model 40 HP Force outboard that has a problem. There is no fire to the bottom spark plug.

We took the coil off the top and put on the bottom, no fire. Replaced the wiring harness, no fire. Replaced a small electronic box just above the solenoid and still no fire. About the only thing we haven’t changed is the stator beneath the flywheel.

Question is could that be where the problem is? The upper plug fires and the engine runs just on the one cylinder but runs somewhat rough.

Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated.

could be the trigger, which is far cheaper than the stator. you really need a manual because if i remember right, that engine has a "red" stator and CDM’s. very complicated system. a bad coil can stop the other one from firing.

By Captain Mike Genoun

For those of you who keep your most prized possession docked behind your home, mooring whips are essential for keeping your vessel safe and sound. Without a pair of whips, even multiple fenders and the strongest dock lines will not guarantee your boat doesnâ??t â??bounceâ?? against the dock and jeopardize its lustrous finish. Without the protection, it is inevitable that wakes from passing by boats and breezy conditions will eventually scuff and potentially damage your rubrail or worse yet, your expensive gelcoat. Jagged, barnacle-encrusted pilings and concrete seawalls are, in fact, unforgiving.

Safe boaters shouldnâ??t overlook the fact that mooring whips are just one element of complete docking protection. Utilizing the appropriate length and tensile strength dock lines, and properly securing your vessel with bow, stern and spring lines all work together for safe mooring.

I recently contracted Pompano Beachâ??s Mooring Products Worldwide, a leader in mooring whip sales and installation here in South Florida, to install a pair of heavy-duty mooring whips. With a newly applied boat wrap, the last thing I wanted was my Strike rubbing against the dock. While the installation of mooring whips can definitely be a do it yourself job with only a drill and a couple of wrenches, I chose to have a professional complete the project so I could photograph and document the entire process.

I learned that step one is selecting the proper whips for your size craft. Typically, 12â??, 16â?? or 18â?? polls will get the job done, with one-piece fiberglass polls the best option. The next decision was the base units that actually hold the fiberglass poles. The options are standard angled bases or heavy-duty bases equipped with a rubber coupling for maximum flexibility. The last decision was the tip with a smooth operating roller system the ideal choice for me.

If you are emotionally attached to your boat like I am, the minimal investment and short amount of work involved with the installation of mooring whips will help you sleep better at night.

The Installation:

Determine precisely where on the dock the mooring whip base units need to be mounted in order provide maximum protection. Ideally, youâ??ll want the stern base unit mounted directly in-line with the stern cleat, and the bow base unit mounted in-line with your vesselâ??s forward cleat. Installed on an angle to the cleats, and you risk the chance of damaging the polls.

With heavy-duty poles, such as the 18-footersâ?? I selected; itâ??s a good idea to utilize some sort of backing plate rather than bolting the base unit directly through a plank on the dock. A 12â?? length of weatherproof 2×4 lumber does the job nicely; just remember that you will need long enough bolts to go through the base unit, the plank on the dock and through the backing lumber. (Itâ??s easier to remove the poles from the base units prior to mounting, and donâ??t forget to utilize nothing less than high-grade stainless steel hardware.)

Once the mounts are bolted into position, the poles can be reinserted and the mooring whips prepared for final installation. All that is left is tying your boat out and determining the proper length of line on the mooring whips to securely hold your vessel two to three feet away from the dock.

Mooring Whip Options:

-Standard duty mooring whips consisting of 12 ft. poles are typically rated for boats up to 23 ft. in length or approximately 5,000 lbs. in weight.

-Standard 16 ft. poles are ideal for 30 ft. boats with a maximum weight of 20,000 lbs. and standard 18 ft. foot mooring whips are reserved for vessels up to 45 ft. and 30,000 lbs.

-16 ft. heavy duty poles are rated for vessels to 49 ft. and 39,000 lbs. and finally heavy duty 18 ft. poles can handle vessels to 60 ft. and 60,000 lbs.

Base Selection: Standard mooring whips are equipped with fixed angle mounts and are ideally suited for use with small walk-around and center-console type fishing boats.

Heavy-duty whips are equipped with a rubber rocker arm base, which pulls the whip up and out of the way when not in use. This is an ideal set-up for larger sportfish and center-consoles with towers.

Top Tips: A roller tip system will enable you to adjust the whips from the dock for easy boarding. Add plastic cleats on the poles and you have the ultimate, user-friendly mooring whip set up.

Source: Florida Sport Fishing

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87, 50 hp force outboard motor. First time this has happened. Gave it full throttle, would not plane out. Stopped and idled for a minute, gave throttle again and it took off and plained. worked fine all morning. Afternoon, started again and would not plane or go over 10 mph. Tried several times. Motor off. motor on. New gas & oil. Went to trailor boat in the evening and it took off, planed out and ran fine. Any answers or things to try?

Not real sure on this one. Above are some good things to check. Also, make sure the vent open on the fuel tank and check the fuel line. May be able to watch the Pump Bulb and see if it collapsing when it not running correct.

Repowering to a new diesel engine can enable boat owners to take advantage of improved fuel consumption and range, bringing new life to an existing craft.

Mack Boring & Parts Company can now put the data behind diesel engines at owners’ fingertips with free Yanmar performance reports. With hundreds of boat model and Yanmar diesel engine combinations available, each report outlines a repower scenario with comparative information.

According to Mack Boring & Parts Company, the easy-to-read documents cover boat and Yanmar engine specifications, with charts showing the repowered boat’s speed and fuel burn at incremental rpm’s. Most also contain gear and propeller data. Yanmar performance reports are available for boat owners in Mack Boring’s 22-state distribution territory, from the Carolinas to Maine and west to the Great Lakes.

Boaters simply email repower@mackboring.com with their name, phone number, boat brand, model, year, length and current engine. Each inquiry will be promptly handled by Mack Boring’s knowledgeable staff.

Source: Mack Boring & Parts Company

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No! I have a 98 EFI 200 hp, and had very little problems. Merc does have a slight problem with there timing boxes. I was told that it was common when mine went bad. Been fine since. I love my Merc!

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) homepage reports there were an estimated 70 million Americans who went boating in 2008.

The NMMA site also reports that Discover Boating, the boating industryâ??s national awareness campaign, has reported the results from a summer boating habits survey conducted in May of 25,000 members of the nationâ??s largest boat owners group, BoatU.S.

The survey reveals that when compared to the 2008 boating season, 52 percent of respondents do not expect to change the way they use their boat this summer and an additional 39 percent predict they will actually go boating more if gas prices continue to remain lower than 2008.

With gas prices currently hovering around $2.50 per gallon, much lower than last yearâ??s nearly $4 per gallon, the industry expects this summer to be one of the busiest with boaters taking to the water in record numbers to de-stress and look for ways to vacation closer to home.

The survey also found that more than two-thirds, nearly 70 percent, of respondents said spending time on the water plays a significant role in bringing their families together. For landlubbers without a boat of their own, DiscoverBoating.com, the Discover Boating campaign’s online boating resource, is providing affordable tips on how to try out the boating lifestyle and begin creating lasting memories with friends and family.

â??We anticipate Americans cutting down on out-of-town vacations this summer but still looking for ways to afford the activities and hobbies they love â?? for those who love the water we want to make sure they know how to access the boating lifestyle at all price points,â?? says Ellen Hopkins, spokeswoman for Discover Boating. â??As the 70 million Americans who went boating last year can attest, being on the water can be a great way to soak in the summer weather, spend time with your family and friends and enjoy a vacation close to home.â??

Source: NMMA

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most 150hp engines running at full throttle burn apx30-35 gal an hour cut the throttle back to around 3500rpm and it`ll burn apx 15-25 gal an hour.

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