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    Merc 150. 1985 or '89???

    Looking at a used 1985 Ranger with a Merc 150 Black Max (no markings for XR-2 or XR-4 model). The serial number the owner gave me is 6569782. He tells me he was told by a parts guy that it is an '89. I look at the chart at maxrules.com and don't even see that number sequence on there. It...
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    Maintenance Costs - Yamaha HPDI vs. Evinrude Direct Injection... And Overall Opi

    Considering two boats. Both '05. A Skeeter TZX 190/175 HPDI (33 hours) and a Ranger 185 DVX/175 'Rude D.I. (Less than 5 hours). Both boats are similarly equiped, less than 1 year old and exactly the same price. I'm looking for info on routine maintenance costs on both of these, and what the...
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    Opinions Please on Yammie 175 V-Max HPDI

    Hi all, I have posted here in the past and read postings all the time but due to lack of activity my account was dropped so I have the new rating. I am currently looking at a couple of "new/used" (read that "team" or "memo" boat) bass boats. One in particular is a 2005 with a 175hp 2005 V-Max...
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