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  1. Starcraftguy1

    Which O/B for My BassTracker

    I have a 1995 Bass Tracker Pro Deep V-17.I have a 1995 Mercury 40 hp 4 cylinder in it right now.The boat is rated for 90 hp.I need a bigger motor.This engine runs great,28 mph at 5500 rpm.But when you get 3 guys in it with a full livewell,and all thier gear maybe 25 mph tops.Hard to get back for...
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    1995 Bass Tracker No More Carpet

    It's almost the end of the fishing season for me here in Arizona.I have a 1995 Bass Tracker Pro Deep Vee 17' boat.The only thing wrong with this boat is the carpet.I have gelcoated a couple of boats lately,but want to strip the inside of this one and clean everything.I was thinking of rolling...
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    New SS Prop,Help 1995 40 hp Mercury

    I have a 1995 Bass Tracker Pro Deep Vee 17,I want to get a new stainless steel prop.It has a Mercury 40 hp, it runs great now but would like a little bit more if possible.The boat runs 28 mph at 5500 rpm's now.Will a ss prop do anything to get a little more.Just asking before I go and spend any...
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    1995 Mercury 40 hp fuel Answer

    Ok, I had a couple 0f post here on this motor.I have fixed everything possible by a human.And to tell you the truth,there was nothing really wrong.trying to make a 2009 out of a 1995.There was bad gas,cleaned and emptied tank,replaced fuel filter 2 times,changed plugs,ran a tank of carb cleaner...
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    1995 Mercury Pro Series 40hp Fuel Problems

    I bought a 17' Bass Tracker 2 weeks ago.It had about an inch of fuel in the tank.I bought about a gallon with me and a battery to make sure that it started.It started up after a few tries,I turned it right off.I put in new plugs,new fuel filter.But I filled up the gas tank.It ran great at 27...
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    1995 Mercury 40 hp Stalls In Drive or Reverse

    Ok, I finally got myself a real boat.1995 Bass Tracker Pro deep Vee 17'.It has a 40 hp Mercury outboard on it.When I went to go buy it,batteries were dead and no gas in tank.I took a charged battery and gas along with me.it had been sitting for 7 months.No pressure in bulb,so I dumped in some...
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    1979 Alumaweld 16' Flatbottom w/60 hp Mariner

    How would you guys rank a 1979 16' Flatbottom with center console and 60 hp Mariner outboard,for lake fishing in Arizona.Mostly Roosevelt and San Carlos lake.Mostly crappie fishing and catfish.My buddies all love bass fishing,but they just troll all around,ruins my slip bobber set ups.I like...
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    Mariner Outboard for 1979 16' Alumaweld Flatbottom

    I am going to look at and probably buy a 1979 Alumaweld 16' flat bottom center console boat next weekend.It is rated for a 85 hp.The center console has the steering cable and wheel,all gauges and controls for a 1979 Mercury outboard.I don't know what horse power.I got my hands on a 1989 Mariner...
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    1986 Mariner 135 oil injection

    My buddy has a 1986 mariner 135,it was very badly abused by previous owner.We fixed the tilt trim problem,installed an impeller,fixed the linkage for the reverse,Steering is almost controlable,but there is a real problem with the oil injection.If we disconnect the injection system,is there...
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    17' Fiberglass Kinner Ski Barge 50 hp Mercury O/B

    I have a post in on my 1971 Kinner Bass boat project.17' fiberglass boat,front and rear wood decks withinner structure braces made of 1" aluminum L brackets.Wood decks are gelcoated 3/4 plywood,so I guess it is pretty heavy.It is getting a 1988 50 hp Mercury o/b w/tiller,Minkota Edge 55...
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    Trailer Titles

    Why is it that here in Arizona no one selling a boat has a title for the trailer.I got a real good deal on a boat,project boat that is,I had looked at 10 others,and not a one had a title for the trailer.So, I bought it anyway.I have the title for the boat,through Game and Fish,but nothing on the...
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    50 Merc Big Enough

    I am in the middle of a bassboat project.I have a 1971 Kinner Ski barge that I have gelcoated the outside,Sky Blue.Tore out the soft floor,Replaced the deck and replaced a couple of rotten stringers.Right now I am building the front deck.4' by 64".For my Minkota Edge 55 bow mount.It's got a hand...
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    Mariner 135 18 foot stratus 86 steering problem

    I have a 1986 stratus bass boat with a 135 Mariner outboard.I bought the boat with a bad trim motor,fixed that.No reverse but adjusted that and fixed it.But the steering is very hard,needs 2 hands,took the steering column out and cleaned and greased it all up.Obnoxious noise is only in the rear...
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