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    Finding drive ratio?

    Is it possible to determine the drive ratio from the SN? I am looking for a new prop and the Mercury prop selector wants to know the gear ratio. I of course don't have any idea but based on the previous owner I assume it is whatever it came with stock. The boat is up in the sky because I am...
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    Bias or Radial?

    I had a blowout yesterday (tire tread separated). Existing tires are Goodyear Marathon radials, good tread but they must be fairly aged due to the level of cracking and dry-rot. I am going to replace all four tires (obviously) and am trying to decide whether to replace with identical tires or...
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    Looking for Owners Manual

    Any idea where I can find an owners manual for a 1990 Rinker V204?
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    Need Help with Brakes

    I am new to boating and this is my first experience with surge brakes. I bought a 20' deckboat that is listed at 3000 pounds dry and I estimate the trailer probably weighs about 1000. My tow vehicle is a regular cab Silverado 4X4 3.73 gears. It tows fine except for the braking felt awfully...
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