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    Parts Vendors

    I need some very basic parts for my Nitro 288. So going to find any OEM parts for anything Tracker requires setting your clock back to 1985. I can call bass pro stores, sit on hold for 5 minutes before the boat sales department picks up, Get transferred to the service center where (and this is...
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    Engine Dies From Gas Loss

    Although you may be running good right now, you may also want to look at your anti-Syphon valve. Nitros are NOTORIOUS for this thing. If you are not familiar, Its a valve on the fuel tank that has a little ball bearing that works like putting your thumb on the top of a straw. It is there to keep...
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    fiberglass/flooring issue

    I have a Nitro 288. The back of the bracket of the passenger seat created an L shaped crack on the floor around itself. This makes the seat rock. (the bracket and fiberglass dips down with pressure). Okay. The previous owner ran a 2"x 4" with threaded holes under the floor. That is what the...
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    Motor ?

    Jim. I think you nailed it. Took it out last night and when I started up the motor I trimmed the motor in just far enough to make sure the impeller was getting water. Ran it for a few minutes like that with no problems then once it got up to temp trimmed down and set out...ran great. It doesn't...
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    Motor ?

    Jim--My thought was also that it had something to do with exhaust since it does not have this problem when running out of the water. Not sure I understand your question though. The Exhaust comes out around the prop no? So if I trim high enough to let the exhaust out of the water the prop is...
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    Trim Quit

    Small update. Went over to the boat this morning.... mostly to get a pair of sunglasses I forgot. I hit the trim switch on the motor the motor trimmed up a couple inches, then when I went to put it back down it wouldn't do anything again (up or down). Sounding to me like a short...
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    "Jiffy Lube" for boats

    I agree with Toxic. It would have to be in conjunction with a repair facility or a pro shop or something. HOWEVER, what about this? Meld the models of Jiffy Lube and a mobile auto glass repair shop. I would pay a premium to have a mobile service that would go out to my storage unit, do a...
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    Used Props?

    Toxic...VERY good point. definately something to think about!
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    Well the debate is settled

    Toxic, I am a financial planner I can get your finances ready for retirement....my specialty.
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    Is the fuel pump bad?

    Had a similar issue and the problem was the "anti-syphon" valve ($1.65) from the internal gas tank. When that valve goes bad the fuel pump can't pull enough gas into the power head. Symptoms are very similar to a bad fuel pump and Nitro has a history with this valve. Make sure you check it...
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    planing

    My 288 has the same issue. I am looking at lowering my prop pitch from a 19 pitch to a 17. Given what your top speed is I think this might be the issue for you as well. Be sure you talk to a certified tec before switching but I will try explain what has just recently been taught to me (still...
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    Livewell for dummies

    Firedog...you hit on the biggest question of all. I do not have an empty/auto button. So to empty the well I just remove the PVC that stands in the well with the screen on the top of it? I know it doesn't go into the bilge because there are two holes in the lower section of the transom and when...
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