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I am working on replacing my steering system on my 79 Ranger.
Currently it has a rack and pinion system which is very stiff and difficult to turn. So what I am wanting to know is can I replace with either a rotary or r/p set up?
I am sure someone will say just replace with the same r/p...
I am looking to somewhat match my 1979 Ranger boat with a solid color burgundy gel coat similar to the burgundy flake that is on the boat now.
I found the neutral gel coat at uscomposites. I also found the colored pigments but I am not necessarly comfortable mix to a match... I guess I could...
I am going to be restoring a 1979 Ranger 178V for my father.
I have not found may articles on refurbing a bass boat so I am looking for some advice.
1. My big debate is wether or not to remove the deck from the hull and just how involved that may get. I think that is the correct way to...
