Yeah it did already quite a few years back. Wasn’t much wiring in the controller to work with from what I remember. I’m tempted to go pick it up and bring it home just to fix it. A lot of time and fuel though.
I agree but the boat is 5.5 hours away in storage. That’s why even if I buy a few “could be” parts I can always keep them in the toolbox for later or if I need one I have it. I don’t mind spending a few bucks to have a few parts to fall back on if needed. I do completely understand what you’re...
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I keep my boat at the lake house 5 hours away so I’m attempting to get what I need and make a weekend trip up for the repair. I have a 1979 Ranger with a Mercruiser 850 that the lower end blew out of. Any idea on where I can buy one and which one I need from the photos attached? The...
having the hardest time with the trim pump on my old 85hp Merc. Googled it and just cannot figure out a replacement. Went all last season raising and lowering it by hand. The pump was “rebuilt” supposedly by a marina in Michigan who claims they sent it out and it worked 3 times out and crapped...
I have a 1979 16 ft Ranger Bass Boat with an 85 hp Mercruiser and a 5 gallon fuel tank is just not cutting it. What are my options for adding a larger fuel tank? Right now I have a metal 5 gallon gas can thats in the middle of two batteries and the trim pump. Has anyone done an upgrade to the...
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I have a 1979 Ranger Bass Boat and I added a nice Minn Kota trolling motor. My issue is the distance between the front seat and the trolling motor is minimal and the cables to the foot pedal seem to get in the way because they are so long. What are my options to either...
Anyone ever fish there? It's in Hayward,Wisconsin. Looking for tips on what to use for Bass and Walleye. I usually fish upper Michigan and the waters very clear. Wisconsin is usually more brackish. Any recommendations are appreciated
