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    Yes! It does stink!! Thanks for the quick...

    Yes! It does stink!! Thanks for the quick replies, I think I will look into swapping out for hydraulic set up!
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    RT188 Anyone break steering cable??

    I've got a 2014 rt188. Went out today to do some fishin fo find I had no steering!!! Crawled under the console and found that my steering cable was broke clean in half about 12 inches down the cable...
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  4. In case anyone else needs to know, here it is. ...

    In case anyone else needs to know, here it is.



    Follow as shown below:

    1st: trim full down, MEASURE ANGLE WITH SMARTPHONE, RECORD ANGLE AND press +/save
    2nd: trim full up (to 20 DEGREES...
  5. Don, Yes, we did discuss this over the phone...

    Don,

    Yes, we did discuss this over the phone but I was still confused on the actual meaning of the terms used in calibration sequence. This was my reason for posting on here so as not to take up...
  6. When I had mine installed at factory, 6 months...

    When I had mine installed at factory, 6 months after purchase. I asked them and was told it can be installed by any authorized Ranger dealer, as long as plate was purchased through ranger parts. This...
  7. Mercmonitor trim calibration questions

    I have a level 1 mercmonitor and 115 merc pro xs.

    I'm about to install the digital trim sender. 891777A01

    Has anyone done the calibration themselves, if so, what was the way you did it. I am...
  8. 14 RT 188 - white 115 pro xs 4" setback 80...

    14 RT 188 - white
    115 pro xs
    4" setback
    80 Fortrex
    Lowrance HDS 7 elite and Gen 2 touch
    Mr. Bubbles
    3 bank charger
    21 p laser II
    Mercmonitor Level 1, linked to lowrance
  9. I second that sir! It's no different than...

    I second that sir!

    It's no different than buying a truck and tinting the windows, changing wheels, or any other mod. Sure, factory will get you point A to B, but it's boring!

    Personally, I'm...
  10. It is hard to know what the 6" would do for sure,...

    It is hard to know what the 6" would do for sure, as I have not used one myself. I would guess that it would do a bit better than the 4", especially if you plan to use a hydraulic plate. Mine is the...
  11. I agree. Adding a passenger and more weight will...

    I agree. Adding a passenger and more weight will change the outcome.

    I'm not sure I know what "ACTUAL " fishing gear is though. This should cover it I hope: 4 life jackets, two sets of rain gear,...
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    If you have made it this far with your ficht,...

    If you have made it this far with your ficht, you're doing pretty good! I finally got fed up with working on my 01 225 ficht and sold the whole rig for CHEAP just to be done with it!

    I had many of...
  13. Yep. It'll be while before I'm ready to void that...

    Yep. It'll be while before I'm ready to void that warranty! Although the boat would handle it just fine!
  14. Thanks. Now I'm gonna have to start another...

    Thanks. Now I'm gonna have to start another project though!!
    Will most likely send it off this winter to add cup.
    I think with a 6" adjustable plate, a worked prop & no tabs, a man might even...
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    Now that's what I'm talkin bout! "Well I was...

    Now that's what I'm talkin bout!

    "Well I was thumbin from Montgomery
    had my guitar on my back
    When a stranger stopped beside me in an antique Cadillac "
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    +1 on rooster tail! Dynamite is a close second!

    +1 on rooster tail!
    Dynamite is a close second!
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    Excellent choice! I've had 2 myself. 01 520 vx...

    Excellent choice! I've had 2 myself. 01 520 vx and currently 14 RT 188. Detail, ride, fit and finish is second to none comparing all price ranges of rangers to the competition, IMO! Luckily, I just...
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    What yall know bout that "twitty"!

    What yall know bout that "twitty"!
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    You said it! I've seen him in concert 4 times....

    You said it! I've seen him in concert 4 times. Every show as good as the last!
  20. I don't get to fish it as much as I'd like.I Fish...

    I don't get to fish it as much as I'd like.I Fish Greers, Maumelle, Ar. River, Dardanelle and some Texas lakes mosltly. One would come in handy spring/fall fishing some backwaters on the river...
  21. If you do the install yourself, you can get...

    If you do the install yourself, you can get everything you need to do it and link to lowrance for about $700.00 (not including any extra sensors (fuel, oil pressure, trim).
    I will eventually add...
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    Update........

    Update.....
    http://www.bbcboards.net/tin-boats/640593-rt188-quest-optimal-performance-achieved.html
  23. Very carefully !! I used my dremel with a thin...

    Very carefully !! I used my dremel with a thin cutting disc and cut where the tabs met the welds. I left the welds in tact and lightly sanded down all rough edges!
  24. Thanks! Now maybe i can get back to fishing!! ...

    Thanks! Now maybe i can get back to fishing!!
    That mercmonitor is sweet! I still need to get a fuel sensor to take full advantage of the eco feature.
    I mainly needed for temp, water pressure, and...
  25. Yes. There was a noticeable difference. RPM gain...

    Yes. There was a noticeable difference. RPM gain was also quicker.
    The negative was that when I added weight (passenger, fuel, live well ) the porpoising was notably worse.
    Seems that the prop and...
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