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    1999 Ficht 200 Trim/Tilt Problem

    Hi all, The system will trim down every time. It is the up part that is sporadic. I have swapped the relays. When swapped, the down relay still clicks and the up relay does nothing. If I keep pusing the trim up on the motor, eventually it will work. I was able to get the the motor to it's full...
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    Batteries in series and parallel

    Hi all, I have 2 accessory batteries and a starting battery. The starting battery is going to remain for starting only. I have a trolling motor on the bow, and a 12/24V dc receptacle. That receptacle has 4 leads from the 2 accy. batteries connected to it. Selecting 2 forks gives 12V and...
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    Has anyone used the "Evening Secret"

    If so:<br /><br />-Does it work?<br />-What is it?<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Caine
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    Garmin 250 vs. Furuno 4100

    I will be shooting through the hull. I usually fish in waters no deeper that 50' but occasionally fish Smith lake in Cullman/Jasper AL which is 80' to 250'. The boat is a 19' Gambler. I haven't looked yet, but I think they left a place beside the flasher 'ducer for one more.<br /><br />I've...
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    Hydraulic outboard steering

    How difficult and expensive is it to install hydraulic steering on a bass boat? Say a Ranger 361v with a merc 175. Is it even worth the time and effort?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Caine
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    Hello, and Ranger 361v motor preference

    Hello all,<br />I have recently found this forum and am excited to be here. What a wealth of info! <br />I am soon to purchase my first boat- an ~18' Ranger 361v circa 1990-1994. I have heard that the Johnson motors that Ranger used had problems with the oil delivery system. With that in...
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