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    18ft Ranger w/200 Yamaha.

    Friends, I have an 18ft Ranger 370V (1985) in excellent condition. Am going to put a 1989 Yamaha 200 2-stroke on it, what prop is best? Looking forward to reading your replys RJ
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    Prop for Evinrude 175

    Friends, I might be purchasing a early to mid 80's 175 hp Evinrude outboard next week to put on my boat. Boat is an 18ft Ranger 370V bass boat and I am not a person who beats up the boat, don't fish tournaments. What pitch do you guys recommend?! And why?! Your knowledge is helpful and a...
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    3 Bank Onboard Charger HELP!

    Hello Everyone! I would like to purchase a 3 bank charger for my old bass boat, what do you recommend. :confused: I am not a tournament fisherman, & thus do not need something with high amps for quick turn around. I have heard that the best way to charge deep cycle batteries are on a slow...
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    Compression Check &Clean with Sea Foam? Help !!!!!!!!

    I-Boat friends, The compression on one of the cylinders was 20 points below and someone said if I do the following:D, this will help in I am trying to get a good gauge on my motor. What do you guys think of the steps below: 1. Get a one or one and a half gallon gas tank, mix a gallon of gas...
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    What is the right Spark Plug Gap???

    I-boat friends, I have a 1985 175 black max, what is the right gap for spark plugs? How can I find this out? Do any of you have any websites you can send me to? Thanks, RJ
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    Idle Stabilizer or High Speed Low Speed Spark Advance Module HELP

    Friends, After some trouble shooting, I am so thankful to all of you for your suggestions. I thought I had a Power Pack/Switch Box problem, which I was wrong. After spending time with a friend who knew what he was doing, we found that the wiring from the switch box to the Idle Stablizer or...
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    Help! Steering Question (Old Morse Cables & Old Ranger Boat)

    Hello Everyone, I have an old Ranger bass boat that I boat two years ago. Its in good shape, but I notice the other day one of the two cables is totally cracked and the other cable needs some attention soon. The cables are the old "morse" 12ft, which are no longer made and I believe that...
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    Switch Box for 175 Merc Black Max (1996)

    Friends, I believe I have to replace my switch boxes on my engine. Question, is this difficult to do? I am not very mechanical, but am willing with some guidance. Please give me your thoughts. RJ
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    Cylinder Pressure (Help)

    Hello everyone, I have a 1986 Mercury 175 outboard and it has been great. The boat mechanic today told the that the pressure in the cylinders on the left side are about 20 points lower than the right side. He said it could last 3 months or another 5 years. If they happen to go, I do not have...
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