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by Wirenut
Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Karavan boat trailers
Replies: 3
Views: 4081

Re: Karavan boat trailers

I am purchasing my hubs directly from Karavan. I was referred to Eastern Trailer on their [Karavan’s] website who [i.e., Eastern Trailer] referred me back to Karavan. The parts associate was very apologetic, but he said the hubs are manufactured in Hungary. Anyone who has one of these trailers would...
by Wirenut
Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:14 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Karavan boat trailers
Replies: 3
Views: 4081

Re: Karavan boat trailers

An additional note: the nut that holds the hub to the spindle is a one -time-use only. It must be replaced each time it is removed and torqued to exactly 207-ft-lbs. I had to use a 3/4-inch-drive ratchet with a 4-foot' piece of pipe for leverage to remove the nut. Not something you want to do on the...
by Wirenut
Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:15 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Karavan boat trailers
Replies: 3
Views: 4081

Karavan boat trailers

I want to share my experience I had with Karavan boat trailers when trying to order some replacement bearings for my hubs: You can't. Apparently some Karavan trailers are specifically made for Boston Whaler and use a Knott-brand hub. These hubs are not serviceable.You cannot remove the bearing to re...
by Wirenut
Sun May 26, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: DIY ideas for forward facing seats on 210 Outrage
Replies: 6
Views: 6470

Re: DIY ideas for forward facing seats on 210 Outrage

The seat back I installed on my 210 Montauk is mounted with 8 #12 x 2" self tapping screws on each bracket.Trust me,it's not going anywhere. Behind the vertical wall behind the fish box there is some type of structure beneath the gel coat.
by Wirenut
Sun May 26, 2019 9:46 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: DIY ideas for forward facing seats on 210 Outrage
Replies: 6
Views: 6470

Re: DIY ideas for forward facing seats on 210 Outrage

Birdsall Marine has some nice back rests that will work.I put one on my 2013 210 Montauk and it works well.

They are expensive but very good quality. When I get to the boat I will post some images of the one I have.
by Wirenut
Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:29 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: How to Remove Speaker Grills
Replies: 19
Views: 12616

Re: Speaker Grill Removal

I just received four new Fusion brand loudspeakers. Their grills are removable by twisting counter-clockwise.

ZIGZAG--what brand are your loudspeakers?
by Wirenut
Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Water pump impeller price and quality
Replies: 16
Views: 9470

Re: Water pump impeller price and quality

I was the mechanic. [The cause of the engine blowing after the impeller was changed] was totally unrelated to the cooling system.
by Wirenut
Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Water pump impeller price and quality
Replies: 16
Views: 9470

Re: Water pump impeller price and quality

I had an Evinrude 80-HP engine impeller last 17 years. It was replaced in a Fall, and the engine blew up after about three hours running in the next Spring.
by Wirenut
Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 210 Montauk Sun Lounge
Replies: 1
Views: 2063

210 Montauk Sun Lounge

For owners of a 210 MONTAUK with the sun lounge option: does the sun lounge option prevent you from walking around the forward cooler seat without walking on top of the sun lounge?

To have an image [of a sun lounge on a 210 MONTAUK] would be great.

I want others' opinions.
by Wirenut
Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2018 170 Montauk Prices
Replies: 17
Views: 11509

Re: 2018 170 Montauk Prices

When I was shopping for my 2013 210 Montauk, the owner of my local dealer treated me like I really wasn't serious about purchasing a boat. He wouldn't even give me a realistic or written quote on the boat. I drove to another Boston Whaler dealer 90 miles away who provided me with a written quote for...
by Wirenut
Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
Replies: 28
Views: 19157

Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall

Porthole,I just received one more today and I didn't order it.Now I have nothing to return for this one they sent me.
by Wirenut
Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
Replies: 28
Views: 19157

Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall

As of this time I have received all eight of my submitted extinguishers.
by Wirenut
Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:54 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Book Update
Replies: 5
Views: 4443

Re: Book Update

Received my book yesterday and have not time to read it yet, but will Tonight.
by Wirenut
Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: Unknown Cushions - Brand new
Replies: 4
Views: 4165

Re: Unknown Cushions - Brand new

When you say cheap,how does $ 30.00 shipped sound.
by Wirenut
Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2014 240 DAUNTLESS Cushions Have Pink Spots
Replies: 30
Views: 16983

Re: 2014 240 DAUNTLESS Cushions Have Pink Spots

I purchased a new 2002 Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless. Its bow cushions also developed pink spots even before anyone sat on them. At that time my dealer said they would replace the cushions under warranty because of a known defect: a reaction between the foam and the vinyl. After a month the pink spots...
by Wirenut
Sun May 07, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: c.1970 SAKONNET, E-TEC 90
Replies: 4
Views: 4919

Re: c.1970 SAKONNET, E-TEC 90

[On a completely different topic] What are you doing with the old Bearcat?
by Wirenut
Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:35 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 16 Sakonnet Prints
Replies: 4
Views: 4628

Re: 16 Sakonnet Prints

Ok great.I clicked on the email link on your website and it repeatedly came back as unable to deliver.
by Wirenut
Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 16 Sakonnet Prints
Replies: 4
Views: 4628

Re: 16 Sakonnet Prints

Hey Jeff,I ordered a Sakonnet print from you on January 4th and Didn't know when it would be shipped.I tried emailing you but it keeps comining back as undeliverable.Thanks,Steve
by Wirenut
Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Steering Wheel Center Cap
Replies: 7
Views: 6450

Re: Steering Wheel Center Cap

How about $15.00 Shipped and I will do the varnish
by Wirenut
Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:35 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: Christmas Special Whaler half-hulls
Replies: 2
Views: 2928

Re: Christmas Special Whaler half-hulls

They are really nice.Would you be able to do a Nauset edition?
by Wirenut
Sat Sep 03, 2016 4:10 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Retail Prices for New Boston Whaler Boats
Replies: 2
Views: 3390

Re: Retail Prices for New Boston Whaler Boats

Shop around. In 2013 when I purchased my Boston Whaler Montauk 210, I shopped three different dealers in a 200-mile radius and saved $10,000 between the highest-priced dealer and the lowest on a $53,000-boat--a big difference in price. It was easy to travel a hundred miles to save $10,000.
by Wirenut
Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Old Whaler at son's camp. What kind?
Replies: 4
Views: 4605

Re: Old Whaler at son's camp. What kind?

Outrage c.1970.
by Wirenut
Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1993 Yamaha 70-HP: Interpretation of Aural Alert
Replies: 10
Views: 7012

Re: Buzzer

Does the aural alert shut off after a few seconds? Most are designed to test themselves when you first turn on the key.