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    77' Merc 1150 charging system capabilities for trolling motor battery bank

    I'm thinking of replacing the 1/2/both/off battery selector switch back into the boat after having taken it out a couple years ago during a rewire. I'm wondering if the charging capability of the system is worth the effort in terms of how much charge I would get in a half dozen 5 minute WOT...
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    Key switch relocation with '77 Mercury 1150

    Not sure why my paragraph breaks are not showing... But sorry about the tough read. My current boat project is the replacement and relocation of the original ignition switch from the Mercontrol box to the dash of the old Ranger 1776 Super-A with a '77 mercury 1150. Picked up a Seadog 3...
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    Lipstick on a Pig... errr... old Ranger

    Got my hands on an old Ranger 1776 super A this past fall, and have gone from a "it's fine the way it is" to a gas tank refurb, a new rear casting deck, a full rewire, new carpet throughout, and now, after taking out the old carpet, find the deck underneath in bad shape. Here are some pics...
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    Wire gauge suggestions?(description of layout in post)

    I am rewiring a 17' Ranger bass boat (1978 1776 super a). It will have a starter battery that will also run all boat accessories (nav lights, gauges, pumps, fish finder, horn and 12v outlet incorporated into switch panel), and a deep cycle battery running a 12v minn kota 55#maxxum (variable...
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    Advice needed on rewire of '78 Ranger 1776 SuperA

    Doing a rip-out and rewire of a '78 Ranger 1776. I haven't done much electrical before, and was hoping to get some comments/advice on any changes needed on the diagram I've done up. (Suggested wire sizes etc.) I've been searching around for diagrams and I think I've seen everything here (thanks...
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