Opinions On Force Motors

[stuartsx5]

Ok, thanks for the explanation. Would you be afraid of this motor if all things checked out on it? Please understand I won't hold anyone responsible for any advice given. If I decide to buy this boat it was my decision and if the motor craps out its all on me.

[Guest Brian B.]

(And understand- older tech Merc's isn't a compliment.. I. Am no Merc fan, by any stretch- I have seen the "marvel and mystery" of the 225 Opti-Crap- ruined more than three toutney/buddy fishing. Days for me and my fishing pal..)

The fact that Merc allows Tohatsu to produce all the sub 40 horses for Merc speaks volumes... I am a Yamma-Hamma guy for bigger engines- I still would have no fear of the one you describe provised you check it out on the water if possible.

[mixermarkb]

I think you would be much better served by going with an older, but well taken care of boat, in a higher end brand. The Quantumn/Force package was a budget boat when new, put together as cheap as possible to meet a price point. For the same amount of $$, you could find a Merc/OMC/Yamaha bolted on the back of a Champion, Ranger, Stratos, or Viper Coral, to name a few popular, long running brands with good fish and ski layouts. I'm guessing you are in the 4-5K budget range. If I was spending my money, I'd be looking at late 80's to early 90's Champions and similar model year 300 series Rangers. You are in a whole different world of performance and quality than the Quantumn/Bayliner budget package boats.

[fishinwrench]

^^^^^ What he said^^^^^

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

Fuel, Spark, and compression is all an outboard needs. The most important in buying a used engine is compression, the other 2 are not a big deal as long as the engine has compression. The worst thing for an outboard is to sit and not be ran...I have messed with so many outboards and if they sit the carbs are always a little gummy. I actually worked on a friends last weekend and the prob with it was a old metal gas tank that was rusty and clogging up the carb. outboards can be so finicky. I believe a force is pretty easy to get parts for and not real pricey... as long as the compression test good ( all cylinders within 8-10 PSI of each other) it would probably be a great engine. I agree with Brian B, nothing beats a Yamaha they are just smooth reliable power. although we do have a Nissan 18hp that's a 1994 that has more hours on it that we could ever count. it has been the best outboard I have ever messed with. the Japs make a hell of a motor. I think a lot of it is how the previous owners has maintained it just my 2 cents

[fishinwrench]

I hate the fasteners used on Japs outboards, the alloy reacts with the aluminum block and seizes bolts and screws routinely. If you can change a head gasket or even a thermostat on a Nissan/Tohatsu, Yamaha, or Suzuki without breaking bolts you are darn lucky.

[Guest Brian B.]

Good thing they never require any repairs

[fishinwrench]

Good thing they never require any repairs

darn, ya mean to say that I broke a buncha bolts for nuthin'?

[stuartsx5]

Thanks for all the input guys. I feel like a leech sometimes on this site cause it seems I am always askin for advice and rarely giving it. Maybe one of these days I will be able to help someone else. I will take all this info into consideration as I search for my next boat.

[Guest Brian B.]

Yamma-Hamma' -just -Booooooooooooooooollliiitttppprrrroooooffffff-.....