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    Sparkle boat

    I give Stratos credit for allowing you to build a boat and add options so you can see the actual price right on there web site, kudos to them! you should maybe give it a try. I went ahead an did just that so I could see a direct comparison between the Ranger at Mortz that you posted and an equal...
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    Sparkle boat

    This is just plainly misleading; 75% more for a reata than a stratos, I don't think so. Paying cash for one and financing the other for 10-30 years, your not looking at apples to apples and no where did I see anything on resale. I'm not a ranger guy at all, don't and haven't owned one (I like my...
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    Trolling motor problems

    Take a plyers and tighten the wing nuts on the battery. Trust me and don't ask how I know! Hand tightened until it hurt, not good enough. If that's not it and it's a 24 cold, check the jumper in the main plug. That's another don't ask how I know, lol.
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    How fast does your boat go?

    SDMF, you got it. Unless people have seen it, I usually just tell the I run a 186 Yarcraft. I've learned if I say I run a Bass Cat Calico, 95% of people are like WTF is that and then I have to go into explaining the bass cat / Yarcraft situation. You should've seen me going back and forth with...
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    How fast does your boat go?

    SDMF, mine is literally a Bass Cat. Basically one of 3 or so Yarcraft 186fsx boats that were painted with the bas cat strip, rebadged with bass cat logo's, got the bass cat embrodery in the seats and a serial number that starts with BASxxxxxx. It however still has a nice little YC logo in the...
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    How fast does your boat go?

    Nope, came factory prep'd with it. I've never dropped it real low but even a shift of 1.5" makes 1-2 mph difference. Im sure the set back helps also.A couple other things to keep in mind, the standard 200 opti and the 200 pro xs are basically the same engine with different stickers, they push...
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    How fast does your boat go?

    I don't have the fastest rig by any means but I'll play, why not. 2013 YarCraft 186FSX, 9.9 Kicker, 200 Merc Opti, 21P DAH worked Tempest Plus, Slidemaster Jackplate - 2 guys, compartments all full, 7/8 full tank of fuel and full live well coming in to weigh during small tourney last year posted...
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    boat motor height?

    JC, I would start with your motor hieght. I've read and witnessed time and time again where dealers and manufacturers simply bolt up the motor with no thought in the world to what it means for boat performance. Trim the motor down so the cavitation plate is level with the boat, take a straight...
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    boat motor height?

    Absolutely on the dinged up prop, get it fixed or replaced and it will likely help. It doesn't take but a few minor dings and chips to knock it out of balance and or tweak the shape and cupping which will affect the performance in one way or another. Honestly, you really should look for a good...
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    boat motor height?

    Sorry for the long post, I get going on boats and well..... ahhhh, I don't usually know when to stop, lol.
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    boat motor height?

    A handfull of things to think about with boat set up and I've owned a few in my life at this point and alway strive to push the performance limit; First thing is first, not all hulls are created equal even within the same brand and model, some just run-out a little better due to slight...
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    Test run the sled yet?

    Yep, took all 4 for a rip last night figuring the kids would want to ride today. Even took the ZR120 for a quick lap around the yard! Rode in to work today, figured it was safer than being on the roads with all the yayhoos that have no idea how to drive, wife agreed. Downside, kids burned up all...
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