125hp Force- Can V20?

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new question, i have found a 125HP Force engine on sale for cheap, will that engine move my V20 boat?

what speed average do i get with this thing?
 
I DONOT care for them but Stink on the other hand has absolutely no problem with them.
Think about it this way, how long might it last?, the price is low, the controls will cost more than the motor probably, if you aren't happy with it can you recoop your money?
Chances are pretty good it's worth the effort and money.
I'd expect between 25 to 30mph with that size motor.
 
By the way, there are enough derelict Bayliners that had those engines on them that the controls shouldn't be an issue.
 
Run don't walk I mean run as fast as you can from that Force!! Only thing that thing is good for is an extra anchor!!

Trust me, there is a reason they only $300!
 
Let us know how you do with this.
To be honest I'm with MJ, but every single one of the anchors, err I mean motors make by Force can't be bad. Like I said, I don't care for them, but what's a $300 anchor , I mean engine.
 
the guy is selling the boat,trailer,engine all for $300

Boat is 18 or 19" bayliner 1988 and outboard i believe same age, the boat floor is a mess and the boat itself doesnt look too good. The trailer 1 axe garvanized looks so so.

The engine runs fine and is missing a broken piece on the lower unit leg, im not sure if jump into this. do you think i can resale it for more?
 
Trailer will make your money back, be sure to get title and tag reciept.
Go for it and experiance it till you can upgrade.
See what I said about derelict Bayliners!!!!
 
I hope they no charge you to much to get rid of the boat and motor!

See if you can get a tax credit if you sink the boat with the motor for a artificial reef?
 
Make sure you can get parts for an 88 Force. I had a hell of time finding stuff for my old 94 Force 120HP.

-Svence
 
im undecided lol:sand:
Thats the problem the guy is selling the boat cause he doesnt have a place to put it, and then where can i throw away the hull?
 
You being in Miami, landfills should be at a premium.
Start looking at thru city and county reclaimation locations. They may require the derelict to be in certain size pieces.
 
The FORCE engines are cheap for a reason. They CANNOT withstand many RPM's for ANY length of time, I believe redline on those things is only 5250. The mid size MERCS were actually FORCE engines for quite some time. The late model 90's to 115's had ALOT of issues as these were rebadged FORCE motors. They use a 1 piece block and head with a cooling cover on them. They have ALOT of problems with corrosion around the spark plugs as well. They also use FORCE ONLY tach on most of them that is about twice the money and ONLY works on the FORCE engines. A 125 FORCE would push a V, but I wouldn't expect it to live for very long doing it. MAC ATTACK used to have one on his IIRC, but he upgraded to an ETEC.
 
I'd save your money bro. You may get the motor for $300, but it will cost you SOMETHING to bolt it up, attach controls, and fix SOMETHING that probably IS wrong with it however minor. It's the end of the season in a crappy economy. Someone else will be selling a decent motor at a decent price about the time you are posting here about how the Force blew up on you and left your family stranded. You said the rest of the bayliner looked like hell. Do you think they took the extra time to do maintainence and winterize if they won't even clean the boat up to sell it? Just my opinion.:beer:
 
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