Thread: Boatless No Longer.

That sure is one pretty boat you've got there Mark, those colors look sharp. Sure am happy for you, hope she gives you lots of good memories.

Originally Posted by Racquet an

Mark, that is a beautiful boat! Congratulations! What length is it, and what made you decide on that length?
Racquet an

19'8 in length. I could of had any length Ranger with the Ranger Pro Team Deal. I wanted the biggest one made but I had length restrictions as far as my barn goes. It was either build a new barn or settle for the Z519. I'm very pleased with this boat and the ride is amazing. The 225 Pro XS pushes this boat loaded with all my gear and my wife in the low 70's......Ranger

Skeeter96 check out my FB page under Mark McGuire I have several videos and pictures of this rig.......Ranger

Che I have been a Kota man for years. Ever since I broke 2 brackets in rough water and bent 3 shafts. Yes I know MG has made some much needed improvements but I just can't get away from the Kota. Call me old fashioned I guess, and I may need to expand my horizons......Ranger

Frank300. Lol. Actually the break in on all Mercurys is computer controlled. For the 1st hour on my motor it was rpm ranges of 4000-5400 and changing range every 2 minutes. Mechanic and manual both stated you was allowed to have a full throttle burst for no more than 5 seconds during the 1st hour. I didn't open her up. My mechanic also said load the boat with gear, fill lw, and keep the motor down for the 1st hour. The next hour run same ranges but for 10 minute intervals, then change range either up or down and do it again. After the 2 hr time period and during the 3rd you still need to change rps every 10 minutes but this hour open her up and let her shine using trim. Did I say my wife after about 4 minutes into a full throttle blow grabbed my arm and shouted that's enough my skin is going to rip off my face. I was running in the mid 70's by gps. Way to fast. My 80 mph speedometer was pegged out at 80 mph. I will never run it like that only during breakin. Now after 3 hrs you are still asked to change speeds and rpm's for the next 3 hours every 10 minutes. This is fishing time. The computer after 3 hours will start weining the oil back from 25/1 to the suggested ratio of 50/1 within the first 10 hours of run time. So I guess it's still a 10 hr time total really.........Ranger

Originally Posted by Ranger09

Frank300. Lol. Actually the break in on all Mercurys is computer controlled. For the 1st hour on my motor it was rpm ranges of 4000-5400 and changing range every 2 minutes. Mechanic and manual both stated you was allowed to have a full throttle burst for no more than 5 seconds during the 1st hour. I didn't open her up. My mechanic also said load the boat with gear, fill lw, and keep the motor down for the 1st hour. The next hour run same ranges but for 10 minute intervals, then change range either up or down and do it again. After the 2 hr time period and during the 3rd you still need to change rps every 10 minutes but this hour open her up and let her shine using trim. Did I say my wife after about 4 minutes into a full throttle blow grabbed my arm and shouted that's enough my skin is going to rip off my face. I was running in the mid 70's by gps. Way to fast. My 80 mph speedometer was pegged out at 80 mph. I will never run it like that only during breakin. Now after 3 hrs you are still asked to change speeds and rpm's for the next 3 hours every 10 minutes. This is fishing time. The computer after 3 hours will start weining the oil back from 25/1 to the suggested ratio of 50/1 within the first 10 hours of run time. So I guess it's still a 10 hr time total really.........Ranger

I am worn out just reading the different RPM and minutes for each. LOL I am going to bed. LOL.

Sweet ride bud, Congrats and ENJOY!!!!

Great looking boat Mark!