Force Outboard motors

[cedarman]

Hey All a friend of mine is looking for his first boat and found a 1992 trophy with a 150 Force motor. I have never heard of this motor.

Do any of you have any info on it as a windows search found me nothing?

Thanks,

 

[Fish Assassin]

Friends don't let friends buy Force motors.
Stay far away.
Have you tried a search on iboats?
I just Googled Force Outboards and tons came up.

 

[scott craven]

Force motors arose from the old Chrysler outboard and were bought and marketed
as a division of Mercury.
They were a bare bones product that cheaped out on a lot of integral components resulting in frequent powerhead failures.
The 150hp 5 cylinder had particular problems with bent drive shafts and
cylinder scoring.

 

[Reef Runner]

Run, run, run away and dont look back!!!!

 

[alumaman]

I had a 1993 trophy with a 120 force and no problems. They improved the bottom end in 93 for all thats worth. The motor is still running as far as I know but most are POS's. If the boat is a good deal get the motor checked out and start looking for a replacement. I ended up with a 175 Mercury on it and it worked out great, I wouldn't put anything smaller than a 150 on the back.

Good luck

 

[profisher]

Go into the deal assuming you will replace the motor after a season and make an offer accordingly.

 

[Island Fish Lifter]

quote:Originally posted by profisher

Go into the deal assuming you will replace the motor after a season and make an offer accordingly.

x2

Fill the dam tub!

 

[Peahead]

Sorry Bayliner owners but I wouldn't buy a trophy or a Force

 

[Charlie]

quote:Originally posted by profisher

Go into the deal assuming you will replace the motor after a season and make an offer accordingly.

X3
I would have it checked... It might "not" make it through the season?

 

[cedarman]

Thanks guys. I told my buddy all your feedback.