This exactly. By in large, Nitro represents a less expensive option than a Ranger when compared apples to apples. Also, keep in mind aftermarket items (bigger graphs, power poles, etc) don't fetch...
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This exactly. By in large, Nitro represents a less expensive option than a Ranger when compared apples to apples. Also, keep in mind aftermarket items (bigger graphs, power poles, etc) don't fetch...
I second the Bose, I keep mine up under the console and away from the elements and it's plenty loud with great sound.
Assuming all things equal, I prioritize the value of the boat on the age. Meaning if there is a 19 foot boat that is 15 years old and a 17 foot boat that is less than 10, I am most likely going for...
An update here I thought I would share. At the advice of a Mercury mechanic I set the idle mixture screws back to factory specs per the manual. (All the way in, then 1.5 turns out)....that...
A lot of times if it is just nasty there isn't much you can do in a bass boat. If time allows (no tournament and no impending bad weather you are trying to outrun) I will trim down, keep the nose up...
Been there, done that on a 2007 Suburban. About a quart of oil every 1500 miles or so. Tried to work with a major dealership here in Dallas and they wanted to do an oil consumption test first...
FA,
Thanks for the advice, perhaps I was flooding it...
I would like to get it in to a shop, anybody have one they recommend in the DFW area? Also interested in hearing other thoughts...
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Sorry I overlooked that requirement...my mistake:
Serial Number: OT984311
Stock # 136949
Interesting...would have never guessed that.
I just got the motor and I am trying to figure out what is normal cough and smoke for a carb'ed motor and what could be caused by lack of maintenance. ...
A few more bits of info - 120 psi across all three cylinders and fresh spark plugs...
Thanks!
Hey gang,
This is the first 2 stroke carb'ed motor I have owned in a long time. I haven't had to mess with them since my 1989 Mercury XR4. Been in an Optimax and a ProXS since then.
Anyway,...
My Hobie PA14 is awesome for a quick trip to a small pond or even a bigger reservoir when/if the wind is down. When the wind gets up, it can become kind of a beating trying to constantly position...
How far do you plan to tow? Usually I say go with whatever the manufacturer suggest as towing ratings and have fun, however not sure if towing a boat that is almost at the overall towing weight...
It is pretty easy. At todays prices:
Full day, big lake, lots of potential for running: $100
Full day, small lake: $50 bucks
Half day regardless: $60
My wallet is my gauge :)
Here is how you lose your trashcan:
Step 1) Back boat into covered storage
Step 2) Clean out boat, including taking the trash can out and walking it over to the dumpster
Step 3) Being lazy, and...
There are no hard fast rules with speed. Some boats simply run faster that others. Watched two good friends order two IDENTICAL Legend Alpha 211 w/250ProXS. One ran almost 4mph faster than the...
Is it while you are turning? Dual axle trailers will pop and make all kinds of noises due to the strain of basically dragging a tire sideways as you make sharp turns. All brands.
It is nothing for me to spend 60-100 dollars a month on oil. If you finance a boat, that effectively raises your boat payment by that amount. This is my 5th and final 2 stroke I believe. I am not...
This is SPOT ON. If you do not follow the instructions you are setting yourself up for battery failure.
Sorta one of those "it is what it is" kinda deals. 12 year old boat and probably no way to tell hours on the engine or to really know if the boat was maintained over the years. Not saying it is...
Yea, they flex slightly, like fractions of an inch and the only way to tell is if I am deliberately watching somebody walk around the boat. They are designed that way and it is not like you can feel...
Yep, if you use it like I use mine, I wouldn't mind having it mounted in the glove box or dry storage to keep cell phones charged. If you are going to be using for a spotlight or some kind of...
Did you try Custom Mold and Tint in Monticello, AR? They do a lot of the OEM and aftermarket windshields.
Tires are fickle cats on trailers. Main thing is to keep them at 50psi at all times. I have seen Good Year Marathons come apart after a season because the owner didn't keep them properly inflated. ...
Maintenance in my mind is the best medicine to prevent future problems. Probably doesn't need plugs but twice a year I like to get the filters changed, pull the prop and inspect for fishing line,...
