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    Prop Recomendation

    I currently have a "14 1/2 x 24" 3 blade Raker prop on my boat, which is an '86 Ranger 373V. BTW...it's an 18' boat. I'm thinking I should look for a 4 blade to better pull ski'ers. Top speed isn't that important to me and right now, I figure this boat will do 60's!
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    phase charging 3 batteries

    Is this possible? ...so that I can charge all 3 batteries off of the boat alternator. I thought there was a thread talking about this with 2 batteries and bass pro shops lists this phase charger...
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    starter doesn't always disengage

    I have noticed that my starter doesn't always seem to recoil back down. It hasn't happened on the water, just when dry cranking (lanyard pulled out) it on the trailer. Since it hasn't happened out on the water, I haven't worried about it yet, but I worry, it's just a matter of time. Is there...
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    1986 E150XP Parts manual

    I bought one of these for $25, but never seem to have it here at the office, when I need it, so I downloaded everything that matched my boat to excel from BRP's website. If anyone wants a copy, let me know. I figure with all the help I've gotten, it's the least I could do. It has cables and...
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    Polishing with metal flake

    There is another thread going about polishing a boat and removing oxidation, which has been helpful. However, there are some spots on my boat where it appears striping done in metal flake is very close to the surface and in some spots worn down to the under coat. What's the best way to clean...
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    shifting on muffs

    Is it ok to shift the motor while on muffs? I know it might be kind of dangerous, but is it ok for testing purposes??
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    2 or 3 bank charger

    I have been thinking of getting an onboard battery charger, but I'm not sure what to look for. I have 3 batteries. 1 is for starting the boat and the assecories, the other 2 are for the trolling motor and from what I can tell wired independently of each other, though the troller can be...
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    Livewell control repair/replace

    I need to repair my livewell controls. They are operated via a cable. You can either set them to fill or empty by sliding a lever. On fill, they'll take water on, but not let water out, on empty, they'll let water out, but not in. At least that's how they are supposed to work. I have been...
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    seat strut

    I need to replace the strut on my front bow seat. Problem is I can't seem to find a replacement. I tried one from an auto parts store, but it took too much pressure to close, so I took it back. Then I tried the dealer, they ordered one, but it had the wrong ends. They proposed changing out...
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    Seafoam as stabilizer/winterizing ???

    I know there are lots of articles about this, but I haven't seen these questions come up.... I have heard I can use Seafoam as a fuel stabilizer, my question is how much should I use? I figure sometime later this month I should start adding it to my fuel and running it in my boat, so that when...
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    Rope starting

    How safe is this really? For some reason it looks kind of dangerous. Luckily, I haven't had to resort to it, but I figure in time, my time will come. Is there anything to look out for or special things to do? I'm guessing, just turn the key to the "ON" position, install the rope and pull...
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    Hot Foot

    How hard are these to hook up? Also, how do they hook up? Also, are they worth it? It looks like you can get them for around $100, but I don't know if there is anything else to buy or if the kit includes it all.
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    shift/throttle cable ID

    I am trying to replace the shift & throttle cables on my 86 Ranger 373V with an E150XP. I'd like to get the cable(s) ordered prior to pulling things apart, so that I have less down time. Does anyone know what length I need? The local dealer told me there were some numbers on cables near the...
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    remote control

    I am needing a diagram/schematic of my remote control. I have the OMC manual, but it shows a side mounted unit, mine is flush mounted. I need to know how to take it apart, so I can see about adjusting cables and/or replacing them.
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    shift linkage

    I rebuilt my PH and while at it dropped the LU to change the waterpump. The shift rod, therefor got moved and I had to re-adjust. I'm still having some issues getting the boat in reverse smoothly. I have dropped the LU twice now to go back to the specs called for in the manual, but that...
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    Ranger....fiberglass, smc, ???

    I have an 86 Ranger 373V fish and ski boat. I found a gouge about 8" long along the bottom of the hull. It's not real bad, but does need fixed. What kind of material is this boat made of? I ask because I need to know what to use to repair it correctly. I have some 2 part epoxy resin. I'm...
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    Rect/Reg, Stator or both??

    Ok, I have reason to believe I have a bad stator and/or rectifier/regulator on my 86 E150XP. Some of this is duplicated herehttp://forums.iboats.com/bbBoard.cgi?a=login;uid=71941;enc=e4a517751a95b256fd16990c6fe19ed6;conf=vtcFhWT;toa=viewthread;fid=28;gtid=1158622, but people were confused about...
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    what octane

    If my manual calls for 86 octane fuel or 90 "RON". I'm not sure what "RON" stands for, so I'm guessing that doesn't apply. Anyway, I have been running 89 octane in the boat, am I waisting money? 87 is my other option. The previous owner said he only ran 91 octane through it. I have...
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    Transducer giving false signals

    I just bought and am installed a Humminbird Matrix 17. I took it out tonight for a test. The water was pretty choppy and I got a lot of false signals. Very choppy picture and depths of 900+ feet. The lake is maybe 35' deep. These readings were while underway, but when I stopped in calmer...
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    spark plugs....

    Does it make any difference where you buy your plugs? I was talking to a guy the other day who works on smaller outboards, under 80hp, and he told me one of the dealers told him for years that the plugs he bought at Walmart aren't the same as what the dealer gets. Even though same brand and...
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