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  1. mtduckhunter

    help needed asap! filling trim reservoir, merc 150hp??

    I need help refilling the trim fluid reservoir on a 1984 mercury 150hp blackmax. i believe all the fluid has drained out there was a plug on the side of the pump, i removed it and all the fluid ran out! the motor was all the way down (i know a mistake). so how do i fill this thing back up...
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    Replacing bass boat transom

    I have a winter project, yea i know summer is just begining. I have to replace the transom in my ranger 372v bass boat. i have done one transom job on a small 15' boat, but this boat is 18' and it seems a little intimidating with all the wires, tilt/trim pump, and fuel lines to have to take...
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    How much setback in a jackplate?

    I need to replace the jackplate on my bass boat because the old one i have now is about to break, . . it is a 6 inch setback, i would like to have more like 8 inches or even 10, . . would more setback put more stress on the transom?
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    Humminbird 585c not working properly???

    My Humminbird 585c is not showing the water temp and its not showing the bottom very clearly, sometimes the depth will show crazy readings like 30 feet of water when im only in about 8 feet. What could be wrong with it?
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    Am i running the right prop??

    I have a 1984 ranger 372v with a mercury 150 black max with a 23p lazer II prop. My max speed is 53.8 MPH on GPS, With the motor trimed up with a good rooster tail, but i am running about 6000 RPM and i think i even seen the needle bouncing a few times. The boat has a jackplate with about 4...
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    Which way to adjust trim tab??

    Ran my new boat for the first time today, it seems to be pulling bad to the right and i have to fight to keep it straight, got home and was going to adjust the trim tab and it wasnt there, im assuming the original owner removed it because the 23 pitch prop was hitting it, im going to order an...
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    I can feel the metalflake, what should i do??

    I just bought a 1984 ranger bass boat, the clear gel-coat on the top cap is completly gone, the sides and transom is fine other than that white haze which i can buff out. What should i do? it feels like 80 grit sandpaper, should i sand it to make it smooth or will this change the looks? Or...
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    Padded casting decks and floor??

    I am going to recarpet a ranger bass boat. i was thinking about padding the decks and floor like these high end bass boats using thin plastic pad that goes under hardwood floors, by gluing it down first and the gluing the carpet to that. What do you guys think about this?
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    84' black max 150 overheated

    I ran a boat i am looking to buy, we ran the boat about 15 minutes, stopping and going, about 100 yards from the ramp when we shut it down, the motor started making a whistling sound and only steam was coming from the tell tale. we idled on to the ramp and a little smoke was coming from the...
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    1984 ranger 372v bass boat???

    Im looking at buying a 1984 ranger 372v bass boat with a mercury 150. im wondering if this is a good boat? the gel coat is gone, the carpet is worn (but not torn), and the seat are dry rotted and cracked. the guy only wants $2,500 for it. he says it has 2 new bilge pumps 2 new livewell pumps...
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    351w cooling problems

    I am new to inboards, and i have a 1989 challenger with a 351 winser engine. the problem is that it seems to overheat, the water intake is on the bottom of the boat (which im sure most are). there is a valve on the inside, and a bowl with a screen in it, and then the hose from the bowl...
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    78' johnson 70 hp not going into gear??

    in the middle of my fishing trip this past weekend, my motor suddenly would not go into forward gear, it will go into reverse but not back to neutral. i have to take off the cowling and pull it into gear but it will go back into neutral from forward, basically, . . it will only go backwards. i...
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    boat repair and customizing

    In the next year or so me and my brother are going to open up a boat repair and customizing shop. installing carpet, sound systems, upolstry (spelling), etc. and boat repair, transom rebuilds, steering systems, electrical, etc. which i will be in charge of ive been told. i would even like to...
  14. mtduckhunter

    Hook finally repaired!!

    added some extra bracing in the stern to keep it from bulging. found out the hook was forming under power. so now im running about 35 mph with 2 people, ran it by myself trim up a hole and ran close to 40 mph! forgot the gps so thats just estimated. very happy!! :D
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    Where can i find these gauge housings?

    where can i find these? are they custom made? these are on a restored jet boat, . . .so i thought they may be custom made. i want to put gauges in my boat but i dont have any room on the console, i think these would look good coming off the top of the console. i looked on ebay but couldnt...
  16. mtduckhunter

    What is your dream boat?

    What is your dream boat if the price was not an option? Lets see em!! :D Here's mine, 2008 skeeter 22i with a 250 yamaha vmax, dual console!
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    which control cables for jonhson 70 hp?

    which control cables from iboats do i need? 1978 jonshson 70 hp. i looked but i dont know for sure.
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    marine jobs?

    im going to be a senior in high school this year and was thinking about a job in the marine industry when i graduate. what kind of jobs are there in the marine industry? i thought about going to UTI for marine technitian, but its a bit pricey! i want to work on boats (fiberglass repair, carpet...
  19. mtduckhunter

    transom and stringer rebuild, with pics!

    thanks to you guys and all your helpful info, i got started rebuilding the transom and stringers. the transom was in really bad shape and it had to be replaced, the stringers werent any better. the worst rotted area was right where the motor was mounted i removed the top cap and rolled it...
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    Stringer & Transom rebuild Help!!

    ok guys, i need help. im about to start rebuilding the stringers and transom on my 1972 15' monark. i have alot of questions. should i remove the top cap to rebuild the transom? it looks like it would make it much easier. if so, how do i go about removing it? is it hard to put back on? this...
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