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    Anyone got Smart Tabs on a bass boat??

    Smart Tabs really intrigue me. I ordered some for my last boat (16' Stratos bass boat) but they shape of the transom would not allow installation. :( Now I have a 18'4" Basscat and wonder if smart tabs would be worth drilling holes in the boat. This boat flies (68 by speedo) and has more but it...
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    CMC Manual Jackplate and Prop height

    Hello fellas, Got a new to me boat. 1998 BassCat Sabre with a 150 Merc EFI. It has a 4 blade 24 pitch Trophy SS prop, CMC Manual Jackplate 6" setback and a StingRay III hydrofoil. The guy I got it from knew nothing about boating at all. Lucky for me he also never drove the boat, he had a...
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    Stratos 258v Anyone ever put smart tabs on?

    I ordered some smart tabs the SX model. Now that I have them I'm afraid they will not mount on my boat. I was hoping someone out there had done it and can give some advise. One of the problems is that the center of the transom come out where the motor mounts to the boat and the top bracket might...
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    How much oil goes in lower unit??

    I have a 1996 70hp evinrude. about how much oil do I need to change the lower unit? I have 32oz of quicksilver and a pump attachment. Walmart only had the one bottle and I bought it. Now I am afraid that I'll start the process only to realize that I'm short on oil. thanks in advance ctf58
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    Smart tab recommendation on 1996 Stratos 258

    Need recommendations for Smart Tabs for my 1996 Stratos 258. Will the Blem SX9510-60 models work or do I have to have the bass boat version MT1175-60. Max HP was increased to 90 HP mid year I have a 70 Rude on mine Beam: 84 Dry Weight: 900 less engine. Horsepower max: 70 Fuel Capacity in Gal...
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    Boat leaning left

    I just got a 1996 16? Stratos 258 with a Evinrude 70hp motor. This boat came with a Sting Ray hydrofoil on it. I think the reason was because the previous owner and his son were both well over 275lbs each. I like the way I get on plane fast now, but, the boat leans to the left so bad on take...
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    Prop diameter/pitch changes 1996 Evinrude 70hp

    Here is my situation. I just got a 1996 16? Stratos 258 with a Evinrude 70hp motor. It has an aluminum 14x17 prop. WOT will go over 6000rpm!!! I have got to get the RPMS down. I just got what I hope to be a good deal, a 13x19 SS prop used but in excellent condition for under $125. I understand...
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