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  1. bkwapisz

    Decent Perch

    My buddy called me the other day and said he was heading out fishing the next morning at 6am, and to meet him at the ramp if I wanted to go. I had the day off and am not one to turn down a fishing invite. We motored around for about an hour trying to find the perch and finally landed on the...
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    Need to replace prop and have a ? about hubs

    I have a new to me 17' Ranger Multispecies boat with a 1990 Johsonson GT100 engine which runs pretty well for my needs. I have fixed a multitude of small issues with it and now I am turning my attention to the prop. It's currently an aluminum 13x19 3 blade and it's pretty nicked up. BEfore I...
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    Throttle a little sluggish to respond

    When I last had the cowl off, I noticed that there was a lot of play in the cam follower roller, which rides along the semi-circular cutout on the throttle lever and is what advances the spark control lever. Just seemed like a lot of play, so as I advance the throttle on the remote nothing...
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    Need material and attachment advice

    My little Ranger boat has a formed fiberglass console. On the inside of the front portion, I want to attach a flat piece of material (marine plywood or starboard) so I can screw things to it, such as my battery charger and other items. I'd like to know what those of you who have worked with...
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    Tying on lures

    I noticed that most fishermen tie lures on with various knots. Is there any reason to NOT use a snap swivel on these? I'd assume so since it's easier to use a swivel than to keep retying lures. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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    Livewell/Baitwell backwashing?

    I have a 1989 Ranger 680c. The boat is equipped with both a livewell and a bait well. The aeration/filling system is pretty simple: One inlet at the stern near the drain plug, this runs to a short run of what looks like garden hose that splits through a T fitting and then proceeds to the...
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    Duct tape and fiberglass and your skin

    Today I delved into the tedious job of pulling my 12gal tank on my ranger and replacing that pesky inoperative fuel level sender. Seemed easy enough, disconnect fill rubber tube and breather tube, which have access througha handy access panel, remove 2 brackets holdgin it to the floor, and move...
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    Primer bulb placement

    Does it matter where in the line from the fuel tank to the engine the primer bulb is placed? Currently in my 89 Ranger it's about 15" away from the fuel tank, under the cowl. This is fine except it's a PIA to get to since I have a mesh cover that snaps on and off and the snaps are a little...
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    Fuel sender opinions...

    My fuel gauge is inop, and I did some testing and have voltage and good ground to the gauge. I even replaced the gauge (was going to anyways since the one on there didn't match the rest.) Anyhow, I'm fixing to pull the fuel tank because I can't get to the sender without pulling the tank. It's...
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    First voyage of the year and no problems.

    It was 77 today in Northern Michigan and no one on the lake. I splashed my new to me 89 Ranger and to my shock EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. I can't believe it. Motor fired first time and ran nicely. We didn't catch any fish but I just can't believe everything worked. I'm waiting for it to blow...
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    TRolling motor pointer

    I searched but came up empty. Anyone know how to adjust the pointer on top of a bowmount trolling motor? I have a Minn Kota Maxxum 75#. It's a few years old. When the trolling motor is in say a 12:00 position the pointer is pointing at 2:00. I have no manual either. :(
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    Reel spooling question

    Well today it was 75 degrees up here in Northern Michgan and I decided to respool the reels for the upcoming season. I spooled up my new Pflueger 8040 spinning reel with 12lb test Mono and noticed that it didn't spool evenly, even though the spool itself moves in and out nicely as it works...
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    Anyone SCUBA dive?

    A buddy of mine is giving a trial at the local swimming pool for anyone who might want to learn to SCUBA dive. I was thinking of checking it out. I've always wanted to learn how. I guess if you want to pursue it you can join a class and learn how to do it right. Boy, with as fat as I am I...
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    Infrared Temperature Gun Recommendations

    I want to get a Temp gun, and was wondering if anyone had a recommendation or a warning as to what to get or what to stay away from. Seems they range in price from $20 to about $50. Money in this range is not the issue, but I'd rather get a decent one that will be around for a while than to...
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    Bass Fishin' for Wii Video Game

    My son got a new Wii game for Christmas-- Bass Fishin'. Great game. We were up till Midnight trying to land a few big ones. Haven't quite figured it all out yet and keep breaking line, but what a fun game for those of us who are in the North and don't ice fish. BTW- Got it at Kohl's...
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    Battery storage and the furnace

    I have a nice, cozy space in my basement all ready for my 3 boat batteries to be stored for the winter. It's about 10 feet away from the furnace (boiler) and I wondered about hydrogen offgassing and the proximity to the furnace. This furnace has (inside) a pilot light and it since my house is...
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    Speedo pitot feed on lower unit?

    I am spending my winter assembling gauges to make a new dash on my new-to-me Ranger. I just received the Speedometer kit (a BRP unit that includes the external pitot tube assy) and noticed in the instructions that on some OMC models there was a takeoff under the exhaust cover for a speedo...
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    No cleats on boat. Where to put them?

    So about a month ago I went to launch my new-to-me Ranger with my son, who is 7, and I get it in the water and realize that there's no cleats to temporaily tie it up to the dock. This is my first fishing boat, and I'm not sure if they all come without cleats, but I'd like to add some. There's...
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    Suggestions needed for new dash panel material

    This coming spring I want to re-do the dash panel on my new-to-me 89 ranger. The current material for the dash is some kind of plastic made to look like marble. I think it's 80's ugly at best and also it's getting a little brittle looking as well. In addition, I'd like to add some gauges I...
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    Voltage gauge terminals

    I just got a voltage gauge for my boat (which is in storage for the winter,) and I'm looking at the back of it and I'm a little confused. I must have hooked up dozens of automotive voltage gauges in my time, but this one has a few extra terminals. One is marked "G" which should be the ground...
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