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  1. 02-09-2018, 03:51 PM #1
    RangerBasser
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    New to the Racing version of the 300

    Just bought a 2007 Ranger Z22 and it has the Mercury 300 Racing motor on it.
    Any comments, suggestions, recommendations, warning etc is appreciated.
    Much thanks guys.
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    #2 02-09-2018, 04:45 PM
    Can't imagine why anyone would put a racing motor on the back of that particularly (large) boat...

    Motors are very strong however.
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    #3 02-09-2018, 05:01 PM
    The 300 XS is a strong motor. Pretty sure it will require premium fuel. With the correct lower unit should be fine. Big ole heavy boat, might work great.
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    #4 02-09-2018, 05:21 PM
    have been running motors from the racing division since 1995.
    IMO the 300XS is the best one I have ran for a fishing application.
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    #5 02-11-2018, 02:42 PM
    Much thanks guys. This is my 2nd Z22 and yes she is a heavy big girl alright. My last one had the 250 ProXB on it which was darned good on it. Looking forward to see what the Racing 300 is like.
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    #6 02-11-2018, 02:46 PM
    IT a big boat and it should be ok if you run a Torquemaster or Verado lower unit . A Sportmaster , i don't think will run well with your boat , as they are made to run high and for light boats running 85 mph and over .

    A Bravo 1 should be a good prop if you find the right pitch for your load and sytle of fishing .
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    #7 02-11-2018, 03:24 PM
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    #8 02-12-2018, 12:48 PM
    Thanks again. The Torquemaster is essential. The Sportmaster would not hold up. I used the Bravo XS with 8 pvs holes on my Z21 and she ran great after the usual tweeking.
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    #9 02-16-2018, 11:18 AM
    premium fuel is a must! and yes you would need a torquemaster LU
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    #10 02-17-2018, 03:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by RangerBasser View Post
    Thanks again. The Torquemaster is essential. The Sportmaster would not hold up. I used the Bravo XS with 8 pvs holes on my Z21 and she ran great after the usual tweeking.
    The sportmaster would "hold up", it's not a matter of gearcase reliability...it's a matter of the correct gearcase for the application.
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    #11 02-21-2018, 11:27 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by fishnfireman View Post
    have been running motors from the racing division since 1995.
    IMO the 300XS is the best one I have ran for a fishing application.
    Of course your opinion is twisted since you have an Allison! Hehehehehe
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    #12 02-23-2018, 09:13 AM
    I am dying to pick it up! Just waiting on the new boarding ladder from Ranger to be delivered to the dealer then I drive from NY to Melbourne FL to pick it up.
    Ice out should be complete by the time I get her home!!!
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