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    I'm still learning to drive my 721 so not an...

    I'm still learning to drive my 721 so not an expert by any means.... I have a 12" hydrolic jp and found that I get less chine and a little more speed at wot by lowering the engine a little bit...
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    I have a 20 721 w pro xs and have had it up to...

    I have a 20 721 w pro xs and have had it up to 76.5 with poles and 4 group 31 AGM's...easily runs 70+ full tourney load. I keep it pretty heavily loaded without much attention to weight distribution...
  3. Thread: Hot foot

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    Have two boats, one with and one without.... I...

    Have two boats, one with and one without.... I prefer without most of the time
  4. 4Runner I had 240k miles on my 00 Taco V6 (2wd...

    4Runner

    I had 240k miles on my 00 Taco V6 (2wd TRD w locking rear diff) and towed my 99 Ranger 462 all over the place including many trips through the mountains to Clear Lake. Never had an issue...
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    Gotcha.... so the heading sensor mounting...

    Gotcha.... so the heading sensor mounting location shouldn't really matter then correct?

    We were having issues the other day holding in current with a cross wind and my buddy was saying he...
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    I misspoke.... I meant the TM GPS puck (not the...

    I misspoke.... I meant the TM GPS puck (not the transducer). Same question, why would the GPS puck for the TM not be mounted up near the TM?

    I also have HB GPS pucks mounted bow and stern for the...
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    Ultrex puck location

    correction.... TM GPS puck location not transducer

    Most boats I've seen have the TM GPS puck mounted somewhere near TM. The used boat I picked up over the summer has the MK puck mounted behind...
  9. Thread: Shaft length.

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    I have a 45" and it's raised up about 6"... I...

    I have a 45" and it's raised up about 6"... I fish shallow weedy stuff most of the time and it suites my style just fine. Occasionally when I'm holding off shore with some wind I'll lower it all...
  10. Interesting info, I did not now about this...

    Interesting info, I did not now about this either.

    my buddy runs a single 36v 40ah battery (different brand) on his Ultrex and has no issue running it on 10 for a few minutes at a time. The BMS...
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    Six on one hand, half dozen on the other. My...

    Six on one hand, half dozen on the other. My vote would be for two 36v 40 or 50 ah batteries (about $900 each). It’s going to save you space having two instead of three and depending on which brand...
  12. Thread: 24 Fury the best?

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    I run a 24P Fury 3 on my 721 w Merc 250 4S... 25P...

    I run a 24P Fury 3 on my 721 w Merc 250 4S... 25P Fury was too much prop for my set up. I also have a 24P Tempest which is a little better handling but 2-3mph slower so I mainly run the Fury.
  13. both good choices…. I have and older ranger...

    both good choices…. I have and older ranger similar in size to the 185 and it’s been a great boat, very stable for it’s size, and a good amount of storage. It’ll run 60 all day long solo and 58 with...
  14. Thread: tires

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    I've run a few sets of Carlisle over the years...

    I've run a few sets of Carlisle over the years and they've been good to me. I've also run the Goodyear and honestly can't say I noticed either being better than the other..... although the Goodyear...
  15. Ranger builds the most stable fishing platform...

    Ranger builds the most stable fishing platform and always has, and yes, a Phoenix will lean more than a Ranger with two guys on one side. The same flat bottom that gives Ranger it's stability is...
  16. The 519 will be a more stable platform with the...

    The 519 will be a more stable platform with the TM down and the front deck will be much larger compared to the 819. The biggest complaint is the rough water ride but if you primarily fish a smaller...
  17. Thread: Spot Lock con

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    You could easily set up a ski bridle attached to...

    You could easily set up a ski bridle attached to your tie down cleats for an anchor line if you want it centered. But if your talking about anchoring in good breeze you're probably going to have...
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    I like mine, my buddy took one look at it and...

    I like mine, my buddy took one look at it and ordered one for his boat.

    I have my 360 raised up pretty high and normally have my TM raised up too. If I lower my TM I have room to turn the lvs34...
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    Glass for sure. There's lot's of good choices...

    Glass for sure. There's lot's of good choices out there, might also want to take a look a the Ranger z185 or the BCB Sabre. If you're buying used you might consider an older boat that has been...
  20. Thread: Curb Ramp DIY?

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    When I load my cab over I just lay down a 2’...

    When I load my cab over I just lay down a 2’ piece of 4x6 and 2x4
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    I have one and mine fits through my 7' door...

    I have one and mine fits through my 7' door (straight handle)
  22. Thread: Prop selection

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    5200-6000 is normal rpm range for that motor.....

    5200-6000 is normal rpm range for that motor.. you're good with the 21 Tempest. I have the same motor on my old Ranger and under normal conditions it's typically 1-2 mph faster at 5700-5800 RPM's...
  23. A little acetone on a rag works well. Someone...

    A little acetone on a rag works well. Someone told me recently that Majic Eraser works well for removing all sorts of scuff marks... I haven't tried it yet myself
  24. Thread: Recessed TM Tray

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    Funny, I’m the exact opposite. I accidentally hit...

    Funny, I’m the exact opposite. I accidentally hit the buttons all the time in my buddies boat with the pedal raised. I prefer my pedal level so the buttons are slightly below and I have to...
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    It's been a while (like 20 years) so maybe I'm...

    It's been a while (like 20 years) so maybe I'm mistaken.... my motor was stuck in the trimmed up position and wouldn't go down. From what I remember I filled it from the the steering column...sounds...
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