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    Increased RPMs

    I have a 1996 Mercury 115 on a '96 Ranger R70. I have noticed an increased RPM the last 2 times out, along with a decrease in speed. At WOT I am turning 5800rpm, and barely reaching 40mph. The boat used to turn 5200rpm and 42-44mph. I marked the prop hub, thinking it was spun, but the marks are...
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    Spun Hub? And new prop recommendations.

    I've got a 1996 Ranger R70, 17', with a '96 115 Mercury (hull rating is 130hp). I'm running a Quicksilver Lazer II 22 pitch (48 16992 A40). Hull weight is 1100lbs, plus normal load of about 700lbs (2 people, gas, tackle, etc). When I first got the boat (in 2001), it would run about 46mph at...
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    Recessed Trolling Motor Tray

    I am considering installing a recessed foot control tray like they have on newer boats. I have a 1996 17? Ranger. There appears to be a beam running across under the deck where the tray would be installed. Is this common, and is it OK to remove or cut this beam?
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    Fiberglass damage in bilge

    I have a 1996 Ranger R70 Sport with fiberglass damage in the bilge from battery acid. I have had a problem with my on-board battery charger boiling the batteries (another problem altogether). The bilge stays wet all the time. Now the gelcoat (?) inside the bilge has cracks, and I can pull chips...
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    Boiling Batteries

    I have a ProMariner 5/5/5 on-board charger mounted in my 1996 Ranger R70 Sport. I cannot keep water in the (2) trolling motor batteries. I am supposed to be able to keep the battery charger plugged in all the time, to "condition" the batteries, but cannot due to the batteries boiling. Is it...
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    Ranger Spring-Lock Pedestals

    What is the deal with Ranger and their Springfield Marine Spring-lock seat pedestals? I have used the old standby brake cylinder hone on the sockets, but I can't seem to get the pedestals to stay removable. Every time I insert a pedestal, it has to be broken free with a pipe wrench. Does anyone...
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    remote power trim switch

    OK, here's what I hope is an easy one for you guys. I am installing a hot foot (no problem), and remote trim switch on the steering wheel (need a little guidance). My question is, what is the easiest way to access the existing trim wiring in the remote shift unit (Quicksilver 3000, 1996)? Do I...
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