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    Fuse panel Installation

    I installed a blade fuse panel in my 18 ft Stratos. I used 12 gauge marine wiring (13ft) directly to the battery (I didn't have enough length so I used a 10ft and a 3ft). After installation I connected my radio, Humminbird Piranha fishing finder, Humminbird Matrix 67 fish finder with GPS and an...
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    New decals

    Can anyone help? I've been searching for months to find a way to order new STRATOS decals for my 1987 Stratos 179V, mainly for windshield and trailer. I've been told to try www.stratos.com but they refered one of the dealerships. I emailed a few within a few hundred mile but no replys yet...
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    Fill gas tank or drain for winter

    Question guys....<br />I've always believed it's best to keep very little gas in the gas tank when winterizing alone with stabo. But lately I'm torn. Some people swear you should keep little gas in tank so next year there will be less to mix with the new gas and some swear if you don't fill...
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    low RPMs at WOT

    I'm going to try this again. I posted this question once but it was deleted for some reason.<br /><br />I have a 1987 Stratos 179V - 150 hp Mercury BlackMax XR2<br /><br />The boat ran great all season. By running great I mean, jumps out of the hole quick and plains off quick and runs 60 MPH...
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    Transducer cables

    Can you shorten a transducer cable without disrupting the signal? Mine must be 20ft long and I only need 5ft. Right now I have all extra cable coiled up, but its alot of cable to have lying on the deck.
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    Converting live well into cooler

    I have a 18' Stratos f/g fishing boat with two live wells. Does anyone see a problem converting one live well into a cooler? of coarse I would clean it out good. I figured I could fill it with ice and when finished pull the plug and drain. Are these wells insolated?
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    Automatic Trickle chargers

    I have a 18' f/g fishing boat with closed compartments for the battery. I would like to mount the small EverStart automatic 1.5 amp charger inside the boat compartment near the battery so I can just plug in and charge with little hassle. Is this a good idea? I beleave these are water proof. Do I...
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    safety items required onboard?

    I've been boating for 15 years but just became a boat owner a few months ago. I have a 1987 Stratos f/g with a Mercury 150. I will be fishing the Mississippi and surrounding lakes in Illinois and Iowa. What safety items are required by coast guard to be onboard? I have... life jackets, two fire...
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    mileage on a Mercury 150

    What kind of mileage can I expect to get with a Mercury 150 XR2 BlackMax. The boat is a 1987 17ft F/G Stratos. I'm not sure of the tank size. This is my first boat and have not taken it out yet and I would like to know what to expect. I live on the Mississippi river.
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    removing marine paint from fiberglass

    I'm thinking about removing marine paint from my fiberglass boat using oven cleaner. Would anyone highly recommend NOT doing this?<br />I plan on using it in small areas to remove lettering. I only plan on leaving it on the fiberglass for a few seconds. is there any other method that you would...
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    bought 87 Stratos from an estate. Question?

    I just bought a 1987 Stratos 179V with a Mercury 150 XR2 BlackMax. I bought it from an estate from someone who past away last year. I live in Illinois.<br />The title was in his name only. Where do I start to get the boat and trailer licensed? Will I need a "Small Claims Affidavit? Will the...
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