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Installing Recessed Tray
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11/27/16 11:16 PM
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EZ_Legend
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I'm about to install a recessed trolling motor pedal tray in my 1997 Ranger 488. I wanted to ask anyone with a similar boat if there are any hidden surprises to beware of before cutting a huge hole in my deck? I found two nice surprises when installing my retractable rod buckles in the gunwale and luckily didn't hit any wires with the rotozip...
Thanks!!
Last edited by jackson_ranger; 11/27/16 11:28 PM.
2003 Legend LE21 Optimax 225
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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11/27/16 11:28 PM
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Garrett_Mac
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I installed one on my 97 461VS Ranger - there was nothing underneath to worry about on mine.
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
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11/27/16 11:55 PM
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I have the same question about my 2001 Skeeter ZX190. Any help appreciated.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
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11/27/16 11:55 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Just plan on running drain tubing all the way back to the bilge.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
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11/28/16 12:03 AM
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Mine came with a drain tube so I'm good there. Just don't know what to expect when cutting the hole. Hate to cut some wires or even worse a hole in the hull.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
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11/28/16 12:19 AM
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JoeFriday
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I have the same question about my 2001 Skeeter ZX190. Any help appreciated. On a ZX202, it was no big deal and nothing in the way. If you have a tub in your gear box, pull it out. You should be able to get a visual verification you are all clear.
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
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11/28/16 12:25 AM
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Cole P
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Nothing but foam under my '95 461vs. You should be good, I would suggest wearing gloves and long sleeves. The "dust" from the foam will irritate you like insillation
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
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11/28/16 12:46 AM
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Thanks guys!! I really appreciate it, after the run in with the gunwale electrical tubes all of your input makes me feel a lot better about the project.
Have a great night!
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
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11/28/16 12:18 PM
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I have the same question about my 2001 Skeeter ZX190. Any help appreciated. On a ZX202, it was no big deal and nothing in the way. If you have a tub in your gear box, pull it out. You should be able to get a visual verification you are all clear. Good idea, ask a question on here and get an answer.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Installing Recessed Tray
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11/29/16 12:17 AM
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I have the same question about my 2001 Skeeter ZX190. Any help appreciated. On a ZX202, it was no big deal and nothing in the way. If you have a tub in your gear box, pull it out. You should be able to get a visual verification you are all clear. Thanks Joe, I did as you said and got the thing installed today with no problem except I pulled all 6 groin muscles getting in and out of the boat.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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