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125 HP Force

nydoug

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"Hi, just out of curiousity do

"Hi, just out of curiousity does anyone know if the 1988 Force 125 HP and the Force 85 HP had the same size Cowl (cover)? I just bought a used 17' boat with a 88 125 HP Force it has little power. I was wondering if maybe it really wasn't a 125 but an 85 HP? Compression is 117 to 120 in all four Cyl and all have spark.

Thanx for any guidance
Doug"
 
"Doug,

The 85 hp has 3 cyli


"Doug,

The 85 hp has 3 cylinders.That should put you mind at rest. Compression seems even and adequate. Alot of things can keep speed down,start investigating.

Mauro"
 
"Does the boat have a tachomet

"Does the boat have a tachometer, if so whats WOT? If the pitch is wrong it can affect speed, RPM at WOT should be 4500-5500.

Also, Is the boat in salt water, is it bottom painted? Are there tons of gear.What condition is the prop? all this can affect speed.Good luck

Mauro"
 
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