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    Changing lower unit oil 150hp xr6

    How much lower unit oil should I need? I will be using quicksilver--in the bottle not the tube. As well just to make sure--you fill from the bottom to elevate the air bubbles correct? Any help would be appreciated.
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    Carpet replacement

    Is contact cement good for laying new carpet? Also would 6x20 be enough for a 18ft bass boat. I measured the current carpet which was 5.5x15 worth of coverage. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Thunder, Rain, lightning, water in the boat

    Had an interesting day today. Got to the ramp about 8am. Ran out 3miles and set up to fish. Got the first pole out and was starting on the second--got a hit on the first and had to reset. Got the second one out then looked back at the dam (the direction I came from) and saw a lightning bolt...
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    My first stranded boater

    I had a good fishing day today but had to tow a jon boat today. I had just moved to reset for a drift and heard some hollering (thought someone just caught a lunker) I noticed it was a boat I had been watching for the last two hours (thought they were just trolling crank baits) Well I realized...
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    Busy Ramp-no problem

    Well I had my first experience with a truly busy ramp yesterday. Is't thing in the morning-before 7AM there were about 8 boats going in the water-two at a time-no problems--waited my turn--put in the water-and even had one of the guys hold my boat for me (i'm by myself) parted the explorer and...
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    Navigating a lake full of jugs

    Well yesterday I was out crappie fishing did pretty good but get really annoyed with all the jugs that had been put out. Alot of people jug fish around here and I really do not like it. It makes it very dangerous to navigate-especially at speed and when the wind is up (you just can't see them...
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    12/24 plug to straight 24v

    Ok so I finally got to the wiring on my plug and wanted to make sure you guys think I did it correctly. In the picture the writing you see says white pos and neg. The old wires were white, red, and black. I put the new red wire where the white wire was (and has the jumper) and of course the...
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    Holes in my boat

    Well I finally got my trolling motor in and got the old one off. Holes everywhere (kinda) On the bow there was 8 holes the size of my ring finer--holy crap--plus I had to drill 6 new holes only 9/32. I just cant stand having to put a hole in my boat. Just thought I'd vent a little.
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    12/24v system on trolling motor

    I am installing a new trolling motor. Going from a Motorguide 50lb thrust 12/24v system to a Minn Kota powerdrive v2 24v system. I currently have two 40amp cb's-once for each battery. will I need to change both to the recommended cb voltage or am I good with two 40amp. I think Minn Kota says...
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    Minn Kota Power Drive v2 what do you think?

    Well I just bought a Power Drive V2 24v 54" shaft bow mount with Co Pilot and universal sonar. Does anyone have any experience with this unit? Pros and Cons, mounting suggestions, etc. Any helpful feedback would be appreciated.
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    Can you splice a transducer wire

    Last weekend I cut my transducer wire with my trolling motor( pulling it up and had to turn the head) I know they say your not supposed to cut the wires but has anyone ever spliced the transducer wire? Did it work? Thanks in advance.
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    Ran aground in the middle of the Lake

    Well just got back home (testing WOT RPM and speed on GPS) 57.8mph at 5500 RPM (perfect but would I would like a bit more speed) anyway--started to fish, had the trolling motor down (didn't have the depth alarm set)-just hooked a fish and noticed the boat was acting a little funny. Looked at...
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    Passenger seat bit the dust

    The passenger seat on my Ranger finally gave up (I appears the wood rotted where the folding frame attaches to the seat back)--is there and easy fix for this or will I have to cut the vinyl and replace the whole structure? Looking for something fast and easy until I can afford all new seats...
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    New to me Ranger 354v

    Picked this one up from my dad--is 1991 354v with 1993 Merc XR6. This is an awsome boat on the water. Needs a little bit of cosmetic work and a few electronics fixed. Bust she has run flawlessly for me on three trips to the lake this month. Glad to see other Ranger people.
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    Mounting on board charger

    I have a 1991 Ranger 354v. Would there be any problem mounting a 15LB on board battery charger to the rear deck lid or to the fiberglass plate (which is removable) that the starting battery sits on (the plate is in between the two fuel cells about 10 inches above the bilge). Any other...
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    What if anything would I notice from 3 to 4 blade prop

    I am looking for a spare prop. I currently have a 14" 25p on a Ranger 354v with 1993 Merc 150hp. Top speed 68mph rpm 5500. Would a 4 blade be safer. Not looking for more speed, gas savings, or hole shot just wondering what if anything a 4 blade would give me.
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    Taking off stickers

    Does anyone have a good way to take off old boat numbers and stickers
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    Bow mount fish finder won't power up

    I have a 1991 Ranger 354V-which has an electrical panel on the bow of the boat. The panel has two rows for ground (3 upper and 3 lower) and the same for power. I checked at the panel connection and get 3amps(using volt ohm meter) I get the same reading on the power cord for the fish...
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