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by GoldenDaze
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2006 Montauk 150 Fuel Hose Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 523

Re: 2006 Montauk 150 Fuel Hose Replacement

You can find the fuel system diagram at https://www.bostonwhaler.com/content/dam/boston-whaler/technical/resources/150-Montauk-Fuel-System-Installation-and-Parts-List-2006.pdf. There appears to be a small port installed in the cockpit sole labelled "refer to dwg 06-151" that the fuel hose ...
by GoldenDaze
Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: A Long Story of an InterestingProblem with a 2003 Mercury 115 4-Stroke Engine
Replies: 3
Views: 450

Re: A Long Story of an InterestingProblem with a 2003 Mercury 115 4-Stroke Engine

initial circumstance when this problem appeared were, in hindsight, also indicating the root cause Exactly! All along I was searching for something that tied all the progressing symptoms together, and I was never really satisfied that I had the right answer with the TPS or MAP sensors. The over-vol...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: A Long Story of an InterestingProblem with a 2003 Mercury 115 4-Stroke Engine
Replies: 3
Views: 450

A Long Story of an InterestingProblem with a 2003 Mercury 115 4-Stroke Engine

During summer 2023 and right through to the end of the year, I had a very perplexing problem with my 2003 Mercury 115 4-stroke (on my 160 Dauntless). I didn't post here looking for help since it wasn't strictly Whaler-related; instead I had a running thread on thehulltruth.com where I got lots of in...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Odd TPS Error Behavior Montauk 150
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: Odd TPS Error Behavior Montauk 150

It's a long story that I'll tell in detail in another post. But what finally got me on the right track was when I got the diagnostic connector and software, and saw that the ECM was shutting down, and then immediately boot up again. This might be what your beep is telling you. A few fortuitous tests...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Odd TPS Error Behavior Montauk 150
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: Odd TPS Error Behavior Montauk 150

I just went through something similar, though I haven't taken the time to write up a report here yet. My 2003 Mercury 115 4-stroke would occasionally "stumble" briefly at cruise; as you said it was like turning the key off and then right back on very quickly. This progressed to where it wo...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 2001 DAUNTLESS 16 Struggles to Accelerate Onto Plane
Replies: 9
Views: 981

Re: 2001 DAUNTLESS 16 Struggles to Accelerate Onto Plane

As Jim said, "I can not imagine a better choice" for the motor, which give you maximum power for that hull at a comparatively light weight. It is, at least, significantly lighter than my Mercury 115 4-stroke. Assuming your engine is running correctly and producing the normal amount of powe...
by GoldenDaze
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: The Future of Boating According to Brunswick
Replies: 2
Views: 584

Re: The Future of Boating According to Brunswick

As a software engineer, I would generally be considered a "technology guy." But I really have very little use for connectivity on my boat. Sure it's nice to have the chartplotter connected to the VHF and it could be nice to have electronic grades that actually tell me something, but I don'...
by GoldenDaze
Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury Water Pressure Gauge Tubing Failure
Replies: 6
Views: 2201

Re: Mercury Water Pressure Gauge Tubing Failure

I had to replace the water pressure line from the engine to gauge in my 2003 160 Dauntless when it got brittle and started to leak. Of course, that boat is more than ten years older than yours, so I'm a little surprised yours was in such poor shape so quickly. I took a piece to a local auto parts st...
by GoldenDaze
Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2006 Mercury 115 EFI Stalling at Full-throttle
Replies: 19
Views: 3744

Re: 2006 Mercury 115 EFI Stalling at Full-throttle

I can certainly understand your frustration! You've tried a lot of things and gotten basically nowhere. But I agree with Phil, it's hard to imagine how this can be anything other than a fuel delivery problem upstream of the primer bulb. While there are lots of electrical problems that could cause an...
by GoldenDaze
Sun Sep 04, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1999 DAUNTLESS 16: Using 16-foot-length Lines for Hydraulic Steering
Replies: 2
Views: 1472

Re: 1999 DAUNTLESS 16: Using 16-foot-length Lines for Hydraulic Steering

I did this job on my 2003 160 Dauntless, it's a great upgrade. Full details at https://continuouswave.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3456. The kit I bought had 20-foot-long hoses. I know you're thinking "how could I need more than 16-feet of hose for a 16-foot boat?" but my recollection is that...
by GoldenDaze
Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS
Replies: 10
Views: 5077

Re: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS

Some follow-up info. The Spitfire x7 is working out great, and I got the Trophy Plus back from repair. The prop had a significant ding in the leading edge of two blades and was missing about 1/8" of a third blade, with just some minor scuffing on the tip of the fourth. Considering that I went b...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE
Replies: 20
Views: 5033

Re: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE

As an engineer I'm always up for a new bit of technology, but I don't know that my first thought would be, "hey let's place half the powerhead below the static waterline!"
by GoldenDaze
Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2004 190 NANTUCKET: Aft Seat Backrest Detachment
Replies: 3
Views: 1649

Re: 2004 190 NANTUCKET: Aft Seat Backrest Detachment

According to the final assembly diagram and parts list for your boat at https://www.bostonwhaler.com/resources-and-maintenance.html where you can find lots of other useful info, the aft quarter seat cushions are simply mounted with snap studs. On my 2003 160 Dauntless, these snaps tend to corrode ea...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Expected Cost for Steering Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 1952

Re: Expected Cost for Steering Repair

It looks like the part numbers have changed since I did my upgrade in 2018. At the time, the full kit with the tilt helm was 1-HK4200-T. I'm not sure that there even is a new kit with the tilt helm, certainly it's not one of the options on the Dometic BayStar website. I found this kit, which looks t...
by GoldenDaze
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:12 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS
Replies: 10
Views: 5077

Re: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS

Phil, I used Ken's Sports in Wisconsin (boatpropellerwarehouse.com). I don't recall looking at PropGods. Matt at Ken's was very helpful and very up-front about what he had in stock and what he didn't, which was another factor in my changing to 15-pitch from 17-pitch. Nobody seemed to have the 17-pit...
by GoldenDaze
Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS
Replies: 10
Views: 5077

Re: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7

The initial boat performance data is in on the Spitfire X7 propeller on my 160 DAUNTLESS. Note that I replaced the Trophy Plus, which was 13.75 x 17, with a Spitfire X7 in 13.5 x15. I delayed and delayed worrying about whether to get a 17-pitch or a 15-pitch pitch. I was okay giving up a little top ...
by GoldenDaze
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:11 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury 115 FOURSTOKE Won't Shift Into Reverse
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

Re: Mercury 115 FOURSTOKE Won't Shift Into Reverse

Jim, your summary matches my understanding, though I've never had one apart. I could believe that shifting with no rotation of the driveshaft could be difficult, except that it didn't do that before and now it does. In my experience "coincidence" is often cause-and-effect that hasn't been ...
by GoldenDaze
Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury 115 FOURSTOKE Won't Shift Into Reverse
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

Mercury 115 FOURSTOKE Won't Shift Into Reverse

A few weeks ago I hit something and bent my propeller, a four-bladed stainless steel Trophy Plus 17-pitch. It wasn't damaged too badly, and I used it for a few outings with no problems. Last week I replaced it with my backup propeller, a 3-bladed aluminum Black Max 13-pitch. Since installing that pr...
by GoldenDaze
Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Expected Cost for Steering Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 1952

Re: Expected Cost for Steering Repair

If you're going to do all that work, you may as well make a nice upgrade to hydraulic steering. I don't think you'll regret it. See https://continuouswave.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3456 for my upgrade on my 2003 160 Dauntless.
by GoldenDaze
Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Yamaha and Sharrow Reach Agreement on Propellers
Replies: 10
Views: 2236

Re: Yamaha and Sharrow Reach Agreement on Propellers

From an engineering perspective, the Sharrow propeller is an interesting and innovative design, as well as a work of art. From a practical perspective, I sincerely believe it's a solution looking for a problem to solve.
by GoldenDaze
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Alaskan Squall still drying out
Replies: 8
Views: 2011

Re: Alaskan Squall still drying out

If the drying out is a little too successful, you could always try this: https://smp.uq.edu.au/pitch-drop-experiment The late Professor John Mainstone became the experiment's second custodian in 1961. He looked after the experiment for 52 years but, like his predecessor Professor Parnell, he passed ...
by GoldenDaze
Mon May 30, 2022 11:51 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS
Replies: 10
Views: 5077

Re: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7

If you buy a SPITFIRE X7, consider getting the FLO-TORQ SSR hub kit. The SSR hub will reduce propeller shift CLUNK with Mercury gear cases. This is a significant problem with the Trophy Plus. It's a heavy prop and causes a huge "thunk" when shifting, as well as a rough idle. If this newer...
by GoldenDaze
Mon May 30, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS
Replies: 10
Views: 5077

Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS

I've been running a Mercury TROPHY PLUS 17-pitch four-bladed propeller on my 160 Dauntless since 2006. In general, I've been quite happy with the results. See my analysis of the TROPHY PLUS 17-pitch compared to my original VENGEANCE 16-pitch propeller This weekend I hit something, perhaps a submerge...
by GoldenDaze
Fri May 20, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 2002 160 VENTURA with Suzuki DF140BG
Replies: 30
Views: 9606

Re: 2002 160 VENTURA with Suzuki DF140BG

I've been staying out of this discussion because while I have a lot of experience with the 160 Dauntless, I have none with this engine. The extra power won't hurt! Personally I wouldn't set-up the propeller for very-top speed, because how often will you go 46-MPH? I would be more interested in a nic...
by GoldenDaze
Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2006 Mercury 115 EFI Stalling at Full-throttle
Replies: 19
Views: 3744

Re: 2006 Mercury 115 EFI Stalling at Full-throttle

A friend of mine had a very similar-sounding problem with same engine on his 190 Nantucket. In his case it had nothing to do with the engine: there was plastic or other debris in the fuel tank that would occasionally slosh over to the fuel pickup.
by GoldenDaze
Mon Apr 18, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: TRIPS and RENDEZVOUS
Topic: 2022 Potomac River Swim
Replies: 3
Views: 4857

Re: 2022 Potomac River Swim

The Potomac River Swim is a 7.5 mile open-water swim event that has typically been held in early June. It has been cancelled during COVID and is cancelled again in 2022. Perhaps it will be back in June 2023.
by GoldenDaze
Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: TRIPS and RENDEZVOUS
Topic: 2022 Potomac River Swim
Replies: 3
Views: 4857

Re: 2022 Potomac River Swim

I don't know for sure, but usually I've heard from Cheryl by Jan/Feb. Upon a little research, https://potomacriverswim.com/ says it's cancelled for 2022.

-Bob
by GoldenDaze
Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2001 Dauntless 22: Ideas for Installing a T-Top
Replies: 2
Views: 2130

Re: 2001 Dauntless 22: Ideas for Installing a T-Top

Fortunately, the 2001 220 Dauntless does have mounting reinforcements for a T-top. There are four 1/2" phenolic pads, each 9-3/8"x9-1/2", two on each side of the console. See part number 11 in the diagram at https://www.bostonwhaler.com/content/dam/boston-whaler/technical/resources/22...
by GoldenDaze
Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:27 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: DAUNTLESS 18 with T-Top: Height on Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 3978

Re: DAUNTLESS 18 with T-Top: Height on Trailer

Phil, my boat mostly lives on a lift now at my dock on Smith Mountain Lake VA. But I can probably make a pretty good estimate. Of course, the 16' Dauntless is probably a bit lower and my bimini probably isn't as high as a T-top, but it'll certainly be a lower bound for Hillbilly's considerations.
by GoldenDaze
Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2003 Dauntless 160: Save or Scrap
Replies: 8
Views: 4168

Re: 2003 Dauntless 160: Save or Scrap

You've got some work to do but really it doesn't look all that bad. And you get a new engine out of it, so that eases the pain a bit. If you haven't seen Tom W. Clark's article on hull repair, check it out at https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/whalerRepair.html. Good luck!

-Bob
by GoldenDaze
Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: DAUNTLESS 18 with T-Top: Height on Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 3978

Re: DAUNTLESS 18 with T-Top: Height on Trailer

Let's make a couple of assumptions to come up with a height estimate. It should at least be in the ballpark. The 180 Dauntless has a motor-up draft of 12" (I happen to be looking at the 2010 specs but we'll assume that all years are reasonably similar). The cockpit sole is self-draining, so we'...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2003 Dauntless 160: Save or Scrap
Replies: 8
Views: 4168

Re: 2003 Dauntless 160: Save or Scrap

I don't see anything too serious. The only thing that catches my eye is the first close-up photo of the transom, it looks like the fiberglass skin might be peeling off the portside strake. That might turn into a somewhat larger area of repair than it first appears, but nothing here looks structural.
by GoldenDaze
Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: DAUNTLESS 18 with T-Top: Height on Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 3978

Re: DAUNTLESS 18 with T-Top: Height on Trailer

Also, I do not believe that the Dauntless 18 (or 180 Dauntless later in its life) was ever produced with a factory T-top, so it is almost certainly aftermarket. Thus it could be anything.
by GoldenDaze
Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Cost of Boat Canvas
Replies: 8
Views: 2872

Re: Cost of Boat Canvas

About 15 years ago I bought a Mills dodger for my 160 Dauntless. ( http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/shelter.html ). I believe I paid about $1,100 for it. As Phil mentioned, the quality is top-notch and 15 years later it is still in excellent condition (minus a patch where a mouse nested on...
by GoldenDaze
Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 130 Super Sport or 150 Montauk For Bay and Inshore Long Island
Replies: 13
Views: 5071

Re: 130 Super Sport or 150 Montauk For Bay and Inshore Long Island

I spent my first 20 years boating on Great South Bay. The bay gets rougher than you might think. A typical summer day starts with a gentle northwest breeze, which often fades to calm in the mid-day. But after lunch the southwest sea breeze kicks up and is often blowing 10-15 knots by later afternoon...
by GoldenDaze
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2001 160 Dauntless Remove Aft Seats
Replies: 3
Views: 1804

Re: 2001 160 Dauntless Remove Aft Seats

Just to clarify Butch's answer, you can't remove the aft seats without major surgery. They are molded as part of the aft cockpit/deck assembly that also includes the splashwell and aft "platforms". You can see this in the parts diagram at https://www.bostonwhaler.com/content/dam/boston-wha...
by GoldenDaze
Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:25 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Hull and Fuel Tank Defects in 15 to 20-year-old DAUNTLESS or VENTURA
Replies: 11
Views: 4525

Re: Hull and Fuel Tank Defects in 15 to 20-year-old DAUNTLESS or VENTURA

I am the original owner of a 2003 160 Dauntless. She has a few tiny gelcoat nicks from a few unfortunate encounters and some very minor hairline cracks. She is otherwise basically like new after 18 years of use, and has required only a modest amount of maintenance to stay that way. If I were looking...
by GoldenDaze
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:19 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2019 170 Montauk Range
Replies: 4
Views: 2297

Re: 2019 170 Montauk Range

My 160 Dauntless with 115 FOURSTROKE engine comfortably gets 5-MPG at 22 to 25-MPH. A 170 Montauk hull and newer engine are both perhaps slightly more efficient, so I think you could use 5-MPG as a conservative estimate. Hold back one-third of your fuel if you're going offshore or one-quarter if you...
by GoldenDaze
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: CNN: "Missing boater is found clinging to his capsized boat off Florida's east coast"
Replies: 13
Views: 4083

CNN: "Missing boater is found clinging to his capsized boat off Florida's east coast"

I don't know what kind of boat it was. But I know what kind of boat it wasn't. https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/29/us/missing-boater-found-alive-off-florida-coast-trnd/index.html If this picture isn't frightening I don't know what is. All that's missing are the oceanic whitetip dorsal fins. https://cdn.c...
by GoldenDaze
Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 180 DAUNTLESS Through-hull Replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 3979

Re: 180 DAUNTLESS Through-hull Replacement

There's an extensive discussion at

http://continuouswave.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2729&p=20455#p20876

I used 3M 4200 on my replacement drains, and I may well regret it later but it's too late now.
by GoldenDaze
Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Testing Engine Peak Cylinder Pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 2860

Re: Testing Engine Peak Cylinder Pressure

when actual combustion occurs in a cylinder, the peak pressure is probably--perhaps certainly--going to be higher It's certainly going to be higher, since that's the force that generates the engine's torque and power. How much higher? 1400 PSI is an upper-limit estimate based on chemistry. Read on ...
by GoldenDaze
Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Testing Engine Peak Cylinder Pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 2860

Re: Testing Engine Peak Cylinder Pressure

Jim, a typical compression gauge measures the differential between the input and atmospheric pressure, correctly denoted PSIG (pounds per square inch gauge), though this is often incorrectly simplified to PSI. Such a gauge measures zero with atmospheric pressure on the input. Consider a cylinder wit...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Dauntless 16 Engine Mounting Height, Propeller Pitch
Replies: 35
Views: 19023

Re: Dauntless 16 Engine Mounting Height, Propeller Pitch

If anyone has actually tried using propeller vents on a 17-pitch propeller on 16-foot boat, let’s hear from them—if such a person exists. Well, as it turns out, that would be me. My 160 Dauntless with a 2003 Mercury 115 HP 4-stroke (with the Yamaha powerhead that I refer to as "The Torqueless ...
by GoldenDaze
Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Baystar Steering
Replies: 8
Views: 3428

Re: Baystar Steering

I see the callout in the instructions that talks about cutting or grinding the bracket, and I see in your original photo the small "tab" that sticks down from where the steering cable enters the engine bracket. But I don't see how leaving it there would be an interference problem. In parti...
by GoldenDaze
Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Baystar Steering
Replies: 8
Views: 3428

Re: Baystar Steering

No, I didn't do any engine modification during my hydraulic steering installation. Looking at the photo of the Yamaha steering system, it looks virtually identical to the Mercury setup. I think it would be quite straightforward to install a Baystar system here.
by GoldenDaze
Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Dauntless 16 Engine Mounting Height, Propeller Pitch
Replies: 35
Views: 19023

Re: Dauntless 16 Engine Mounting Height, Propeller Pitch

Keith, I agree with Phil that your performance seems a little on the low side of the normal range for 90 HP. Lupi's numbers from BW match what's been historically reported by 160 Dauntless owners with the 90 HP 2-stroke engine, a top speed of about 39 MPH. The fact that you're reaching 5500 RPM at o...
by GoldenDaze
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Baystar Steering
Replies: 8
Views: 3428

Re: Baystar Install on 2002 Montauk 17 with 2013 Yamaha F90

This is from a 160 Dauntless with a 115 Mercury, but it may help give you an idea of what the project would look like. http://continuouswave.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3456
by GoldenDaze
Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Hard Steering
Replies: 15
Views: 5532

Re: Hard Steering

When that happened with my 2003 169 Dauntless I used it as an excuse to upgrade to Baystar hydraulic steering. No regrets!