'93 Bermuda with 120 Force Motor
Submitted by Hook1 on Thu, 2011-09-08 15:01
G'day All, I'm looking at buying a '93 Bermuda with a Force 120 motor from my neighbour for $10 000. I haven't heard of either company before but it appears they were packaged by Quintrex and Mercury. The boat looks solid enough but not sure about the motor. My neighbour hasn't used or maintained the boat well in the last few years. What suggestion can you offer me in regards to the boat, motor and the price? Your comments would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Hook1.
gibbs
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I have a Bermuda :)
Bit younger then that though :)
From what i know your model was made by Savage or Quintrex (unsure) then they sold the brand to some real crap company that built shit boats. Savage then bought the name and started making good boats again in 2004. Basicly dont buy a Bermuda that was built in the late 90's - 2005.
Great little boats that ride well and get up on the plain easily, easy to handle.
Not sure of that engine but it sounds freakin huge for the size boat. I presume the boat is a 14 foot tinny? Runabout style.
Sounds like a decent buy but I'm not sure about then motor. If your budget allows thing about a newer model with less hours on the engine. Have you ever been on the boat?
I got my '07 Bermuda 450 6 months ago for a bargain price of just over 15k with a 2 stroke 50 Mariner with almost no hours. Food for thought.
fisherking
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What size is the boat??
What size is the boat??
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Hook1
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Date Joined: 27/05/11
Boat is a runabout 5.6
Boat is a runabout 5.6 metres. Just spoke to Mark at Chivers Marine and they don't service these motors. He wasn't exactly enthusiastic about the brand.
Hook1
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Date Joined: 27/05/11
Oversized motor
Thanks for your comments gibbs. Motor does seem big for the boat compared to the motors put onto boats these days. You sound like you got a good deal. Certainly less a gamble than what I'm considering.
stilly
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force
Full Of Recycled Chrysler Engines, steer clear mate maybe repower if you like the boat layout
snappermiles
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if i was spending ten grand
i certainly wouldnt be buying a FORCE! cheap imitation motor!! i would be looking elsewhere for a nice yamaha suzuki or honda!
ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS EXCEPT YOU AND ME! AND IM NOT SO SURE ABOUT YOU!
Swan River Fisher
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Whats your best price?
Whats your best price?
fishnguru
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Date Joined: 19/02/10
Force 120 !!!!!!
Had one years ago and it was o.k until you couldn't buy parts anymore - Worst still , the shops didn't want to touch them . They have been put together with old Chrysler parts that they had surplus of - and they decided to clear the floor and make some Outboards for the cheaper end of the market. The motor is about 45 kg heavier than any of the newer ones around and the compression was always a problem , due to substandard rings .
Hopefully this helps !
All the best !
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Hook1
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Date Joined: 27/05/11
Anyone owned a 90's Bermuda Boat?
Thanks for the comments the lack of parts and someone willing to service the motor is clearly an issue. Anyone own or has owned the early 90's Bermuda? Would like to know whether it's a sea worthy boat or not.
Swan River Fisher
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Whats your best offer?
Whats your best offer?
thesupervisor
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of got a 03 bemuda 445 hull
of got a 03 bemuda 445 hull has been modified just a little
no complaints other than it could be longer and bigger
getting the bottom line final answer from a bunch of blokes that use false names and put smiley faces at the end of paragraphs is not the best place in the world to get the information you seek.
The_Wanderer
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Trail craft bult a couple of
Trail craft bult a couple of the boats under the Bermuda name.. Think the were in the 6 meter range though with sterndrives.
Mitch1
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Ive got a 1996 bermuda 4.75
Ive got a 1996 bermuda 4.75 centre console with a 50hp merc on the back and it goes great, havnt had any problems in it.
chook
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Date Joined: 24/07/10
FORCE
F.O.R.C.E
Friggen Old Repainted Chrysler Engine
I had one on my last boat, never gave me any troubles, easy to work on, but got rid of it, no parts available, mine was a a 1998 120 hp,
A bit of History on the Brand Mercury bought Chrysler back in the 80's and they they used the Chrysler leg and fitted Mercury powerhead and electrics to it, so it is a mercury powerhead and electrics with a Chrysler leg, So You will still get spares for the engine and electrics from Mecury...
:-)
chook