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    1987 Ranger Front Deck Change

    Hey guys. Looking to change up the front deck of my Ranger. Currently has the old school bench seats with minimal storage underneath and a smaller casting deck. Also, has a HUGE cooler built into the deck. I would like to remove bench seats and build the deck up to make it all one full casting...
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    89 GT200 Power Loss After it Warms Up

    I recently purchased a Ranger bass boat with an 89 Johnson GT200. Today was the 2nd time I've had it out. Ran like a champ when I first took off. Planed out fast and got up to 5800 RPM. The longer it ran, the less I could get out of it. The carbs were rebuilt already and I changed plugs. Any...
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    New Tach

    I am looking to install a new tach on my outboard. Merc XR6. Was wondering if anyone had used the style that you just wrap around the spark plug and ground it out? Any bad experiences or good ones? They are very cost efficient is why I'm looking into this. Thanks in advance for any help on this.
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    Lowering pitch

    Would lowering my prop pitch allow me to achieve a higher rpm on top end? Currently running a 26p and can get 4500rpm, but WOT should be 5500 or so.
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    Top Speed Estimate

    I have a 1984 18' bass hawk(bass boat). It is rigged with a 1992 Merc XR6 150hp and 26p Laser II quicksilver prop. So far I have only been able to get up to about 60mph at 4500rpm. I know there is more in it, I've just gotta get more comfortable at controlling the chine walk and getting past the...
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    Trim Switch on Steering Wheel

    I am wanting to install a trim switch/lever on the steering wheel. How difficult is this going to be? And how do I do it? Never messed with this before. Motor is a 1992 Merc XR6.
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    Older 85hp will not engage when under load.

    I am posting this for a friend of mine. He found a log in the water and since has been a nightmare for him. He first thought it may have been the hub, so he replaced it and no go. He took the boat to a local boat mechanic and was told he needed to replace the control box. They did and it still...
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    What grade of fuel?

    I keep hearing such mixed opinions on what grade of gas I should be running in my '92 Merc XR6... 87, 89, or 92?? I know it is definitely best without ethanol, but I DO treat every bit of gas(E10 or 100% gas) with Seafoam. Any help would greatly be appreciated!
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    Bass Boat Chine Walking

    Re: Bass Boat Chine Walking Here ye go! Thanks!
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    What Prop??

    Re: What Prop?? Here they are! Hope these are ok. If not, I will take some new ones next chance I get.
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    Spark Plug Gap

    I'm about to tune up my 92 Merc XR6 150. Wondering what the gap needs to be on the plugs? Thanks!
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    What Prop??

    Got an 18' Bass Hawk with a Merc XR6 150hp. It's got a Quicksilver 25p SS Prop on it now. Runs great with it, but wanting to see if I could possibly find a better match. As it sets, boat absolutely jumps out of the hole and I really don't want to lose any of the hole shot, but was told that the...
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    Bass Boat Chine Walking

    I have an 84 18' Bass Hawk w/ a 92 Merc XR6 150hp(motor has a 24 or 25p can't remember which one, Quicksilver SS prop). Boat rides great, but I can only get the motor to about 4300rpm trimmed very little before it starts 'walking'. I've driven many bass boats and been able to get the walk out of...
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