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    1982 Ranger 17 foot

    Quick question on a 1982 Ranger 17 foot I found for sale. Looks to be in decent shape but the guy that has it, bought it as a project and never laid a hand on it. Definitely needs some work but nothing I cant handle. He has titles for everything and only wants $300 bucks. Question I have is...
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    Newish Bass Tracker opinions. Lengthy opinionated question

    I'm at a cross roads here with my next boat purchase. I'm selling my 1989 tracker tx-17 and getting something newer. I'm mostly doing this for two reasons. One, the boat is narrow and i'd like something a little wider. Two, its a very flat hull design and not a bad ride in calm conditions but a...
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    1989 Bass Tracker porpoising

    Firstly thanks for any help y'all may have. I have a 1989 Bass Tracker Tx-17 with a 60 horse evinrude. Plenty of power for the boat, planes out in a second but I can no trim up at all without it porposing. I get about 33 mph with just me, normal fishing gear, 12 gallons of fuel and two...
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    Driveshaft hard to turn?

    Just replaced the water pump/impeller and shift shaft seal on my 1989 evinrude 60. Once I tighten down the impeller housing bolts the driveshaft is really hard to turn? When the bolts are loosened the shaft turns much easier. Is that normal? Another question. Anyone know the shift shaft height...
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    1989 60 hp evinrude. Simulate water

    Is running a motor in a trash can the best I can do to Simulate water condition? I have a 60 horse with the common problem if running fine on muffs but dies in the water. Won't hardly idle or anything. Will run all day on muffs though. Got 120 psi compression, good spark with new plugs. I know...
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    1989 60 hp evinrude hole (picture)

    This motor was laying on its side for about 2 days in the back of my truck, it's leaking gear oil after getting it mounted right side up from the hole in the picture? Guy I got the motor from said it probably leaked passed the upper shafts seal because of how it was laying. Seemed to have slower...
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    Plug and play?

    Just picked up a 1989 Evinrude 60 hp 3 cylinder to upgrade from my current 1989 50 hp 2 cylinder johnson. I don't want to have to hassle with switch controls if I don't need to. Both motors have titles and trim. Does anyone know if the electrical cables and throttle/shift cables are compatible...
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    Pull the carbs off again?

    Just cleaned the carbs on my 89 50 horse johnson. Ran great the first couple times I took it out after. Now it bogs down at w.o.t Before I pull the carbs back off and rear clean them, is there anything else I should check first? Little back story. Motor/boat is new to me. Rebuild the carbs...
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    1989 60 horse Evinrude..gurus

    Anyone know the difference between the 1989 60 horse evinrude and the 70 or 75 horse? Got a guy selling a 60 horse for a great deal but I was really looking for a 70 or 75. I know some motors use the same powerheads and just different carbs. Any input would be great, as I would probably only buy...
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    1989 Bass Tracker TX-17

    Hopefully this is the correct section to post this question. I have a new to me 1989 bass tracker tx-17 with a 50 hp Johnson. I just re-did the flooring and carpet. Resealed some leaking rivets and rebuilt the carbs. The only thing i'm disappointed with is the speed of the boat. With just me...
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    1977 vs 1983 johnson

    I have a 1989 bass tracker tx-17 rated for up to a 80 horse. It has a 50 on it now but with my in it, two batteries and 6 gallons of fuel plus normal light tackle I'm only get about 33 mph with a 17 pitch prop. So I'm looking for some more speed. I have two motors I found for a good price. One...
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    1989 50 hp johnson

    Getting a new prop, just installed a new tach. Is the 1989 johnson 50 a 5 pole or 6 pole? I'm getting different things online but multiple places say it's a 5 pole. It makes about a 400 rpm difference so it's definitely a factor in my pitch choice. Thanks for the help!
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    1989 Tracker TX 17

    Recently purchased an 89 tracker TX 17. I've read through a few posts here and other places but have a question I didn't find an answer to. As I've read it seems like these year models all leaked a little. Of course, mine does as well. In y'all's opinion, when does it become something to look...
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