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    Universal Tilt Gauge?

    I got a merc 150 blackmax, and the rod that the trim sender fits into is broke. Rather than trying to disassemble the mount, is there a universal gauge/sender out there? I'm thinking maybe something that would sit between the transom and motor that would measure the angle.<br /><br />Any thoughts?
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    Battery Setup

    Hello all-<br /><br />I've checked previous posts, but did not really find what I was looking for.<br /><br />I currently have 3 gel batteries onboard with a Merc 150. 1 "standard" gel for starting, and 2 deep cycle gels in parallel for other stuff. Over the winter I'll rewire to make sure...
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    Sanding my gelcoat

    Hello All-<br /><br />I'm getting ready to start sanding my gelcoat this weekend, and I'm hoping for some advice.<br /><br />The gelcoat is ruined, but I'm hoping to smooth it out rather than stripping it. Was thinking of starting with a 1500 wet sand by hand, and finishing it with 2000 grit...
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    Smart Tabs on my Bass Boat

    Well, I ordered my smart tabs from iboats, and they arrived. I got the Mobster Tabs and I'm installing them tomorrow.<br /><br />Lubedude: I got the same (almost) boat as you. Did you keep the 25 degrees, or did you have to adjust? I have a BassTracker 1710 w/ a 150 Merc. Looking at the...
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    Blue Tarp runied my finish!

    Hello All:<br /><br />Last winter I made the mistake of using a cheap tarp to cover my boat. One of those blue and silver ones you get at walmart. I have a glass bass boat with the metal flake finish. I secured the tarp with bungees to make it tight. Well, here in the northeast it got covered...
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