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    Everstarts Maxx or Interstate

    Let me start by saying I have two Everstart Maxx batteries and have been more than happy with them. One is 7ish years old another, is just over 7 years old and I have to replace it. I went to Walmart today to buy another Everstart Maxx C29 battery, it was priced at $75, I paid for it, then...
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    Newbe Fishing Tournament ??

    Let me start by saying I have never entered one of these, was basically asked because I have the boat for it. With that said, one question is, what is a good livewell conditioner to get? I have a Gander Mountain close by and of course Walmarts. So if there is something good I can get from...
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    3 bank charger mounting

    I bought a ProMariner ProSport 20, 3 bank 20amp charger today. I'm trying to figure out where to mount this in my Ranger 373v. To me the likely space is in the battery compartment/bilge area. The problem is the manual states, "Select a mounting location that allows for free air ventilation...
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    New cover

    I still have the original cover for my 373v, but it has definately seen better days. In the 4yrs I've owned the boat, I've managed to somewhat keep it together, but not sure it'll last another season. Last year I contacted Ranger and they told me they would make me a brand new factory cover...
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    pedestal seat???

    I have a 1986 373v and am in the process of replacing the plywood for the pedestal seats as they are all wearing out. In any case, I have noticed that about 3" in front of each mounting bracket, on the bottom, is 3 bolt holes in a triangular pattern. These are on both sides, but nothing is...
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    When to replace troller battery?

    I know this sounds kind of obvious, but I have two batteries dedicated for my trolling motor. Not thinking my charger was working, I took one of the batteries in to get it tested and it came back as Good and fully charged. Plan to take the other in for a test as soon as I find the time, just...
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    Time to replace batteries

    I have 3 batteries, 1 is for the accessories and cranking the engine, the other two are for my trolling motor. The trolling batteries are about 6-7yrs old and don't seem to be holding a charge, so pending a test, they are most likely being replaced in the next month or so. Is there anything...
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    inverter???

    I am curious, are there any real differences between a marine 12v-110v inverter and one you might use in your car? .....besides probably having marine grade wiring! I am guessing the marine ones are GFCI protected and the others aren't but I really don't know. Not many times I really...
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    Cape Fair, Table Rock Lake??

    Any suggestions on good bass fishing spots, in this area of Table Rock? Guess, I'm going to be part of a fishing tournament there at the end of April. So any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm also curious, about lures to use as well... Thanks
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    Age to start skiing?

    I am curious, what age would most of you recommending to start teaching a child to ski? I have a 3 year old that I have thought about trying to start teaching. Overton's has one of those trainer's that is shaped like a "U" and pulled at idle speed...
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    Battery Shut Off

    My 1986 Ranger 373V has 2 sets of 2 push button switches that disconnect the batteries. 1 set turns off the accessories, such as the radio with one button and the boats ignition with the other button. The 2nd set turns off one of my two trolling motor batteries with one switch and the 2nd...
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    determining which prop to buy

    I currently have a 3 blade prop on my 17' Ranger 373 with an E-150XP motor. The boat seems to get up and go pretty well, but when I put a skier or tube behind it, it seems to lag just a bit. Would changing to a 4-blade prop help and how do I decide what I need to go with? I know you...
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    vhf antenna

    I recently purchased a VHF Marine Band Radio and I am getting ready to install it in my boat. My problem is that I don't want some huge 8' antenna sticking up as I am only using this on smaller (5-10 miles across) lakes and I have a 17' Ranger Fish/Ski boat. It seems that all I can find...
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    lost wheel

    Well, it's definately Friday the 13th! Went to pick boat up from having crack in hull fixed. Pulling out onto the road, I noticed my wheel wobbling a bit. I pull over and look, wheel feels fine, get back in and go a bit further, it seems to be going straight without wobble. I decide to pull...
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    fixing crack on bottom of hull

    I have a crack that's maybe 8" long on the bottom of my '86 Ranger 373V. The crack is about 2/3 of the way back and about 1' from the center line of the hull. It's getting a bit worse and I need to get it fixed. I don't believe it has spidered out any, but it might be seeping some water into...
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    Any Wood in Ranger

    I am curious, is there any wood in my 1986 Ranger 373V? I know there is wood in some of the seat backs and a few small blocks under the dash for re-inforcement of pieces/parts. I'm curious mainly about stringers, transom, etc.... So far I can't seem to find any.
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    Bringing shine back to bass boat

    I have an '86 Ranger, with metal flake, that has lost it's shine on the top deck. The sides, below bondline, still have a nice shine to them, but the top is faded looking and not real "slick" feeling. I tried to polish/wax it, but that doesn't seem to help. Any ideas or tricks?? When it's...
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    prop repair

    My stainless prop has a few rock dings and I'd like to either repair it myself and/or send it in to have it reworked. Is cleaning it up fairly easy or is it best left to the pros? I had the LU rebuilt last fall because the shop said I had a bent prop shaft, but they didn't seem to think...
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    bilge pumps

    Long story short.... I have 2 bilge pumps. They both need replaced. One has 3 wires, the other 2 wires. I can't recall the brand. Either Atwoods or Rule, think they are both Atwoods, but different design. Why does one have 3 wires? Also, which is the best brand to buy? They are both...
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    Boat Covers

    The factory cover on my 1986 Ranger is starting to show its age. I thought about buying an aftermarket cover, but am worried it wouldn't fit well. I have also considered having a custom cover made, as I really hate going from a custom fitted cover to a possibly sloppy fitted generic cover...
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