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    Powerpack Issue

    I have a 1986 Johnson 200 GT on my Ranger 391V. I had a powerpack replaced earlier this year, but now am having problems with the motor. First thing in the morning, the boat will jump up and go, but after a few hours, it will start bogging (REAL BAD) from 1600-2150 RPMS. I have been told that...
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    Flywheel Problem???

    Okay. So I need some help. My motor is a 1992 Pro V 200. Today on the lake my motor was running great for the first 5 hours or so. Then as I crank it up and move from spot to spot, I hear a noise. To describe the noise, I would have to say it sounded like an empty metallic potato chip bag being...
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    Update on My Battery Issue (UPDATE) - What do you guys think?

    Okay, well I have an update on my battery issue. I went out tonight and tried to recreate my problem and find out where I was losing power. If you do not know what I am talking about, my problem is explained in depth in the thread "Battery Issue." Well here's how it went. I had fully charged...
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    Battery Issue

    I seem to have a battery issue. 92 Yamaha Pro V, on a 92 Ranger 391V. Over the course of the day, I can see my battery level on my depthfinder going down. When the boat is running, the meter will go up showing that I am charging. At one point today, the boat completely shut off and I had to be...
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    Tempest, Yamaha, Flo-Torq question

    Well I got my prop and the flo-torq in and need to put it on the motor. The motor is a 92' Yamaha Pro V 200. The prop is a Tempest Plus 26P. The flo-torq part number is 835271Q2. In the instructions it says to use a bushing for Tempest props, part (b) of Flo-Torq II manual directions. In...
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    Transducer Question

    My 1992 Ranger 391V has a step pad. Do I need to mount the transducer for my new humminbird 787c2 on the step next to the drain hole? Or can I place it over on the starboard side above the step? Need some help. I really do not understand where to place this thing.
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    Transducer Question

    My 1992 Ranger 391V has a step pad. Do I need to mount the transducer for my new humminbird 787c2 on the step next to the drain hole? Or can I place it over on the starboard side above the step? Need some help. I really do not understand where to place this thing.
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    Stern Light

    I have a 1992 Ranger 391V. I blew the bulb in the stern light and I can't find a bulb for it anywhere. I was told it wasnt one of those bulbs that you can buy at wal-mart or advance auto parts because you can only buy the bulbs to fit the newer ranger lights there. I have the bulb that Ranger...
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    Fish arcs

    I don't know if anyone else has a Humminbird Fishfinder 535 or not, but I have a lot of problema with it. I have never seen a fish arc on it at all. I can turn fish ID back on and it spits fish icons out, but it never shows arcs when its not on. I posted this on another board and someone gave...
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    PSI

    What should I be running in terms of water psi on my 92 Pro V 200?
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    Accessories

    What do i need to buy to put a 25P Tempest plus on my 92 yamaha pro v 200?
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    RPMS

    Mark over at bassboatcentral told me I should be gunning for my rpm range to be 5800 in hot weather and 6000 in cold weather. Motor is 1992 Yamaha Pro V 200 on a Ranger 391V. Does this sound right?
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    Bottom Boat Scuff - Fix?

    I have a scrape along the body side of my Ranger that is from the runner on the trailer having grit on it and scraping the boat before I purchased it. The carpet on the runner has been replaced, but my question is can I spray paint over the area with no problem. There is no problem with the...
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    Boat Cover - Wetness

    I have one of the expensive heavy duty bass pro shops covers on my ranger. I do not keep it under a shed since i am in college and the boat is at school with me. i keep the boat covered at all times and keep my seats in the holes to keep water from collecting on the cover. The cover does not...
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    New Updated Stats, so I probably need a new answer

    Last month I posted my boats stats trying to determine what prop to buy. Earlier this weak I blew a head gasket because I had a dimple on the head. The head was resurfaced and a new gasket was put in. The gasket was failing for a while obviously, and now the boats stats are different, so what...
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    Sudden loss of RPMs, need help quick

    I have a 92 Ranger 391 with a 92 Yamaha Pro V 200 on the back. I was out on Murray today and the motor all of a sudden dropped from 5300 rpms to 3800. I cut it off and cranked it back up and it wouldnt plane out or go about 2600. It finally got up to 3800 after sitting on 2600 for a while...
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    Turbo Lightning

    First off, the guys when you call Mercury about their props know nothing. When you call turbo, they give you specs of not only their props, but Mercury's as well. I think I am going to go with the turbo lightning, but what size. The guy at turbo said I should be able to turn around 5500 rpms...
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    Alternator, Battery, What in the world is going on here?

    So I take my Ranger out this morning. Yamaha 200 Pro V on the back. I havent charged that battery in a while for the cranking battery because I figured the alternator was taking care of it. Well she starts up perfectly this morning and I fish for four hours with no problems. Then all of a...
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    Boat Setup, new prop?

    I just purchased my second bass boat and am about to sell my previous one. As for my question. What can I do in terms of getting more speed out of my boat. I figure that your answer is going to deal with props, becuase I think that the jackplate is giving me all that its gonna be able to...
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    Boat Setup

    I just purchased my second bass boat and am about to sell my previous one. As for my question. What can I do in terms of getting more speed out of my boat. I figure that your answer is going to deal with props, becuase I think that the jackplate is giving me all that its gonna be able to...
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