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    Give the battery cables a brisk tug at the...

    Give the battery cables a brisk tug at the terminals. I had one loose on my big engine battery, looked perfect but pulled right out with a tug.
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    In 2019 I got tired of parking a boat kitty...

    In 2019 I got tired of parking a boat kitty corner in my garage. I found a new 2018 Z17 at a dealer and bought it for 28 out the door. They were able to discount it because it was not the current...
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    For companies selling big ticket luxury items...

    For companies selling big ticket luxury items such as boats and airplanes the pricing will be based on the target demographics ability to pay. Information is readily available to establish, on...
  4. On the big engine battery cables make sure the...

    On the big engine battery cables make sure the terminals are properly crimped.
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    Check both the upper and lower engine mounts as...

    Check both the upper and lower engine mounts as the rubber can deteriorate. The uppers require powerhead removal in order to replace.
  6. Check your battery cables to make sure they were...

    Check your battery cables to make sure they were properly crimped as in you can’t pull the cable out of the terminal.
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    Could be that Mercury gives the manufacturers the...

    Could be that Mercury gives the manufacturers the best deal on engines.
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    If you didn’t buy that prop new there is no way...

    If you didn’t buy that prop new there is no way of knowing what pitch it really is The easiest and cheapest way to determine if you need to change props is to borrow a 23 pitch and see if you can...
  9. The cable housing has a nylon type material...

    The cable housing has a nylon type material lining and it eventually wears and stiffens up the steering, replacement is the cure. The cables themselves are a testament to strength and I’d guess you...
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    If it were me I’d make sure I was getting full...

    If it were me I’d make sure I was getting full throttle.
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    Forgot to mention you are going to need some...

    Forgot to mention you are going to need some Bondo fiberglass jelly to build up to the gel coat level. That will be a quart size purchase and you will probably use a tablespoon of the stuff.
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    U.S. Composites, inc. 561 588 1001

    U.S. Composites, inc. 561 588 1001
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    FYI the color of the flake is what puts the color...

    FYI the color of the flake is what puts the color in the gelcoat. You should be able to tell yours parts person the nitro color and they should be able to supply the flake. A bag of flake for the...
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    Pool noodles

    Pool noodles
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    Buy the flake from a Nitro dealer and expect to...

    Buy the flake from a Nitro dealer and expect to pay around sixty dollars for a bag of flake that will be enough for your entire boat. You can't purchase a smaller quantity. I needed about a...
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    Go to "tracker parts finder" .com If you dig...

    Go to "tracker parts finder" .com If you dig around there you will find a spot to put your boats BIN and it will pop up a parts list. Be prepared to bust out around 1,300 and the windshield will...
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    I have a 2018 that I purchased new in 2019. 115...

    I have a 2018 that I purchased new in 2019. 115 Pro XS, 70 lb trolling motor, passenger console. I've never had a passenger in the boat so performance is based on one occupant. The boat will run...
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    To fix your current repair you are going to need:...

    To fix your current repair you are going to need: clear gel coat, hardener, Styrene, wax, sandpaper in (400,1000,2000 grit), Preval type sprayer. You can source the gel coat from U.S. Composites. ...
  19. Google “tracker online parts manual”. Click on...

    Google “tracker online parts manual”. Click on Nitro and enter you serial number and you will get the parts list, with prices, for your boat. Be prepared for sticker shock.
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    Level trailer. Level engine. Start with...

    Level trailer. Level engine. Start with centerline of prop shaft 3" below pad and work up from there if necessary.
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    Probably 55 lbs Could be 100 pounds if you have...

    Probably 55 lbs
    Could be 100 pounds if you have Flo torq II hub kit.
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    Make sure your prop is properly torqued.

    Make sure your prop is properly torqued.
  23. If that is the rack and pinion model center the...

    If that is the rack and pinion model center the engine, unbolt the rack, center the wheel, bolt the rack back down. If the wheel stays centered you are done, if the wheel doesn't stay centered you...
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    Do yourself a favor and mark each old valve with...

    Do yourself a favor and mark each old valve with the position it came from. When you get your new valves open them up and compare the flapper locations with the old valves flapper positions. I had...
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    Find out what an extended warranty will cost you...

    Find out what an extended warranty will cost you and factor that into the negotiations. With a bass boat you are just buying a pretty hunk of fiberglass with a very expensive piece of jewelry on the...
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