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- Mon Sep 02, 2019 5:45 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Towing Home My "Barn Find"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11586
Towing Home My "Barn Find"
The grand children asked me to rig one more Boston Whaler. With some different medicines I am feeling better now, so I am going to try. At first I was set on searching for a classic 18, but after seeing some of the fuel tank/deck problems others have had I started to look for something different. Th...
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 4:56 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: Mercury OptiMax Parts and Rigging in Florida
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6210
FS: Mercury OptiMax Parts and Rigging in Florida
Due to a re-power I have for sale Mercury rigging and parts from an excellent condition Mercury OptiMax 225 XL: a midsection, a harnesses, an oil tank, and a top mount binnacle. These are from a freshwater lake motor from Oklahoma. The power trim and tilt appears as new and will fit many engines. No...
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:24 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: NMEA-2000 Backbone Power On-Off Switch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12489
Re: NMEA-2000 Backbone Power On-Off Switch
Butch, a bilge pump connected directly to the battery has another switch of some type somewhere to act upon the presence of water or it would run all the time. I like a separate switch for the NMEA-2000 system to be able to reboot or work on the system. This way the MFD,s or other items on the backb...
- Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:47 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Survey of Yamaha Water Pressure Sensor Failure
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13654
Re: Survey of Yamaha Water Pressure Sensor Failure
Among myself and my two next door neighbors we have 9 F300 Yamaha's all 2015 4.2 L models put in service in 2016. We all have the optional water pressure sensors and battery isolator leads installed since new. All motors run in very warm salt water. I rinse my motors religiously after each use, my n...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:51 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2005 180 DAUNTLESS Water in Fastener Holes in Sump
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11171
Re: 2005 180 DAUNTLESS Water in Fastener Holes in Sump
I try to avoid drilling holes in the hull. Search on this site and you will learn how to fill and seal the old screw holes. I use the products from Stern Saver to fasten things to the hull in addition to transducers. My bilge pump and Racor filters are screwed into the Stern Saver blocks. The blocks...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:43 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Chuck Bennett
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11846
Re: Chuck Bennett and Scuppers
FOR HAWAIIAN WHALER Q: Can you share the info you received from Boston Whaler regarding the transom scuppers? The transom scuppers were probably used on many models for many years. I missed Mr. Bennett by a few days after his retirement. The person who answered was friendly but could not provide any...
- Mon May 27, 2019 8:07 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS:1984 Outrage 18
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10399
Re: 1984 Outrage 18
Sounds good, maybe you could add your location and a picture. I think this will be gone soon. Any idea about the fuel tank condition.
Good luck with your sale.
Chuck
Good luck with your sale.
Chuck
Re: Trailers
dtmackey -- the OP never mentioned "homemade" in his post. He did ask for opinions on a few of his ideas which he listed. I gave him my opinion on the one idea of his involving obvious fraud. No "rush to judgement", and the law seems clear to me. Many stolen trailers come back to...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:47 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Obtaining Boat Title
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4661
Re: Obtaining Boat Title In Florida
Go to your local county tax collectors office in Florida. Take your Grandmother with you and fill out Form HSMV 82152 and you can get same day title service. She should bring the death certificate and her marriage license. If she is not available fill out form HSMV 82040 and bring along death certif...
Re: Trailers
...I sold a boat and trailer years ago and forgot to give the buyer the title. I still have it. I would use this title to get a registration and plates . I should probably say that I'm a retired cop, and I never stopped a trailer in my entire career. But even if I did, I can't imagine I would have ...
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Protect Hull from Damage Mounting and Removing Auxiliary Engine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10140
Re: Protect Hull from Damage Mounting and Removing Auxiliary Engine
If you will be using your auxiliary engine regularly, mount a permanent bracket--either fixed or adjustable and available from several vendors. Or make your own. Most brackets I have seen are mounted to the transom. The on-off and fastening and clamping is done to a block of replaceable wood or simi...
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:50 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: SOLD 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6479
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:33 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Appraisal: Pristine 1984 Montauk 17
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7014
Re: Appraisal: Pristine 1984 Montauk 17
Looks very nice, though I have never seen a V4 Johnson bolted on to a transom quite like that.
Chuck
Chuck
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:13 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: SOLD 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6479
Re: 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
Will be back to Natchez, Ms as soon as the Doc's say I can travel that far again.
Chuck
Chuck
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:45 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty REDUCED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8931
Re: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty
More inside pics
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:44 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty REDUCED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8931
Re: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty
Interior pics
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:22 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: SOLD 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6479
Re: 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
Lobster Magnet First day of Mini Season
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:44 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: TOW YOUR WHALER QUICKLY CORVETTE LT4 6 SPEED
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3202
TOW YOUR WHALER QUICKLY CORVETTE LT4 6 SPEED
Be first to the launch ramp with this classic For sale is my 1996 Corvette Convertible LT4 6 speed White with tan leather, tan soft top White Factory hardtop with rolling storage cart Car covers full and top down Original sawblades New battery Run flat tires All factory paperwork, build sheet, opera...
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:17 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Tow your small Whaler 1994 Suzuki Samurai 4X4
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2106
Re: Tow your small Whaler 1994 Suzuki Samarai 4X4
Link to Suzuki pictures I cannot seem to resize them to fit.
https://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-tra ... i-4x4.html
Chuck
https://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-tra ... i-4x4.html
Chuck
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:14 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: SOLD 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6479
Re: 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
Thanks for help with the pictures Phil
This link should have pictures of the Suzuki 4X4
Purchase the combo for 9K and be ready for any adventure.
https://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-tra ... i-4x4.html
This link should have pictures of the Suzuki 4X4
Purchase the combo for 9K and be ready for any adventure.
https://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-tra ... i-4x4.html
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:44 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: SOLD 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6479
Re: 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
Picture posting I hope
Chuck
Chuck
- Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:16 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Tow your small Whaler 1994 Suzuki Samurai 4X4
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2106
Tow your small Whaler 1994 Suzuki Samurai 4X4
For sale is my 1994 Suzuki Samurai 4X4 in original condition. 5 Speed Transmission Never off road or off pavement. 50,000 original miles Garaged ,all glass is good, mounted spare Air Conditioned Fuel Injected White with Black convertible top Fold and tumble rear seat with seat belts Sony Marine AM/...
- Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:36 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: SOLD 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6479
SOLD 1983 15 SPORT, 1998 70Hp Johnson, 2009 Trailer
SOLD 1983 15 foot Boston Whaler Sport in good condition, with 1998 Johnson 70Hp motor , and a 2009 Continental Trailer Non ethanol and premix since new. Oil pump still mounted. Ready for some new varnish. Original wood seats and hatch with cushioned swivel seats mounted Two 6 gallon fuel tanks Oper...
- Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty REDUCED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8931
Re: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty
Top speed with Yamaha SWS 19in Props was 57mph so far. I haven't had the opportunity to try the Yamaha SWS II 21inch Props or the Mercury Rev 4 19 inch Props. I did not track fuel much, but cruise at 40 was I think 1.4 to 1.7 at around 4100rpm. Last I remember on the Yamaha gauge was 87 miles using ...
- Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:05 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty REDUCED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8931
- Sun Jun 17, 2018 10:18 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty REDUCED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8931
Re: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty
Thank you all who responded for your interest.
Chuck
Chuck
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:22 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty REDUCED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8931
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:10 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty REDUCED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8931
OFFSHORE 27 F300 Yamaha , Owens Trailer , Warranty REDUCED
[b]PRICE REDUCED [/b] 1992 Boston Whaler Offshore 27 with twin 2013 F300 Yamaha's always maintained by Yamaha techs. 243 gallon fuel non ethanol since birth Ring free & Stabil always flushed after use 3 sided enclosure new 2018 Yamaha extended Y.E.S. warranty until 2019 Yamaha 6Y9 color display...
- Mon May 28, 2018 11:36 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Best Trailer Tires
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5199
Re: Best Trailer Tires
If you can move up to a 14 inch wheel and tire the Goodyear Endurance trailer tires have very good reviews.
Chuck
Chuck
- Mon May 28, 2018 11:14 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: 1992 Guardian 27 with Pilothouse
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3839
Re: 1992 Boston Whaler "Guardian 27 with Pilothouse" for sale
Sounds great, can you post some pictures?
Chuck
Chuck
- Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:23 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: NMEA Interface: Radio to Chartplotter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9206
Re: Number of Garmine Marine Network Ports on Model 4210
Sticky --I believe you will find three ports on the back of the 4210 for the Garmin Marine Network and a network port expander (GMS 10) is available should you need more. Good luck with your connections.
Chuck
Chuck
- Sat Mar 24, 2018 1:24 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: NMEA Interface: Radio to Chartplotter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9206
Re: Garmin 94v lacks NMEA-2000
...if we were to tie the Garmin 94 into the existing NMEA-200 network... I do not believe the discontinued Garmin 94sv has NMEA-2000. The Garmin 4210 may be using its NMEA-2000 input port for a external GPS receiver on the network as it needs an external one, or using it for something else, perhaps...
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:16 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: New, for me, 1986 18' Outrage
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9725
Re: New, for me, 1986 18' Outrage
BOB--I left two messages for the OUTRAGE 22 and got no reply. I am really not a Mercury engine guy. The OUTRAGE 18 I missed in Key Largo was as clean as yours, but with Evinrude 150-HP power. I was supposed to meet the seller on the weekend to wrap up the sale, and then received an e-mail it was sol...
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:57 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: New, for me, 1986 18' Outrage
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9725
Re: New, for me, 1986 18' Outrage
Congrats on your purchase. I chased after it for a while then turned my attention to the one in Key Largo, new tank, floor repaired for [$8,000 asking price]. It sold on Saturday before I could get there.
Yours is in great condition. Best of Luck
Chuck
Yours is in great condition. Best of Luck
Chuck
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 1:21 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Yamaha F70 Cost of Routine Maintenance and Service
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12217
Re: Yamaha F70 Cost of Routine Maintenance and Service
El Rollo--can you break out your bill and tell us how much was for parts and how much for labor? Thanks--Chuck
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:32 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Spark Plug Indexing for Yamaha F70
- Replies: 26
- Views: 15885
Spark Plug Indexing for Yamaha F70
Tell me more about spark plug indexing for a Yamaha F70.
[Separated from another thread in which boat performance with particular 70-HP engines was discussed--jimh]
[Separated from another thread in which boat performance with particular 70-HP engines was discussed--jimh]
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:15 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: Garmin 840xs $425 lower price
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2275
Re: FS: Garmin 840xs $465
Price lowered to $425.00 on 11/29
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:24 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: Garmin 840xs $425 lower price
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2275
FS: Garmin 840xs $425 lower price
Garmin 840xs $425 from Gil @ SemperFi Fishing over on THT from his online store. NEW PRICE --- Price lowered to $425.00 on 11/29 I have never seen a lower price on a new 8in Garmin plotter/sounder.
Chuck
Chuck
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 2:04 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Registering PLB with NOAA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6523
Re: Registering PLB with NOAA
Jim wondered how many 406 distress transmitters were out there globally. The website indicates "[t]here are more than 1.5 million Cospas-Sarsat 406-MHz distress beacons in operation." Porthole--that is the beacon I received, the ACR 2884 AquaLink View an early Christmas/Birthday gift. Chuck
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:01 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Registering PLB with NOAA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6523
Re: Registering PLB with NOAA: Drop-dead date
I copy and pasted from https://cospas-sarsat.int/en/selecting-a-406-mhz-beacon-model-2#what_happens_not_registered This is where I also learned you only have 20-minutes to complete the registration form before timing out. I needed to gather info I wanted included in the general area such as registra...
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:15 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Registering PLB with NOAA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6523
Re: Registering PLB with NOAA: Drop-dead date
It also seems they have a "drop dead" term of ten years if you do not renew before that they remove you from the database. How long is my registration information valid in the International 406-MHz Beacon Registration Database? "You should confirm your registration information every t...
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 1:08 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Registering PLB with NOAA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6523
Re: Registering PLB with NOAA
Shortly after I posted above I checked my E-mail and had received a confirmation of registration with the quote below included. "This letter is the proof-of-registration for your beacon; please retain it for your records. We will send you a renewal reminder approximately 2 months before your 2-...
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:59 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Registering PLB with NOAA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6523
Registering PLB with NOAA
When I was registering my ACR model 2884 PLB with NOAA I learned that the registration must be renewed every two years unlike getting a MMSI number and entering it in your VHF radio only once. I wonder if they remind you? Simple to register online. There was an area to enter my boating area, vessels...
- Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:39 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Titanium Thru-hulls
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2044
Titanium Thru-hulls
The topic of thru hulls and replacing them comes up regularly. I think I would try titanium knowing it would be one and done. This company will also make custom sizes. http://www.titan-marine-hardware.com/ti ... -hulls.htm
Chuck
Chuck
- Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:29 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Evinrude E-TEC 10-Year Warranty Promotion
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4260
Re: Evinrude E-TEC 10-Year Warranty Promotion
I have read that engines purchased in Florida by Florida residents also receive free rigging with this promotion. [Linked to a grainy image of a magazine advertisement. I deleted this link because you could not read the details of the promotion. Here is a thread about the Evinrude 2017 Fall Promotio...
- Sat Nov 04, 2017 1:08 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Hierarchy of Engine Instrumentation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4806
Re: Hierarchy of Engine Instrumentation
I do not see it listed as a choice, but I have to say it is my OIL PRESSURE gauges.
Chuck
Chuck
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:56 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1996 Evinrude 70 hp: Alarm Horn
- Replies: 50
- Views: 25242
Re: 1996 Evinrude 70 hp: Alarm Horn
Hi Bob, I do not see anywhere at Evinrude or any other parts source that Model number E70EDTLA . Could you post a picture of the model/serial number tag that is attached to your engine at some point? The MWS wiring system from 1996 forward uses three harness plugs at the rear of the engine. Would be...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:37 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1996 Evinrude 70 hp: Alarm Horn
- Replies: 50
- Views: 25242
Re: 1996 Evinrude 70 hp: Alarm Horn
The 1996 evinrude 70hp engines that I have seen do not have the RED harness plug. MWS began in1996. What is the model and serial number for your engine?
- Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:48 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: MMSI for Handheld Radios
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4167
Re:MMSI for Handheld Radios
Hoosier I was able to register my handheld Standard Horizon HX870 as a portable handheld VHF w/DSC/GPS with its own unique MMSI and describe the two Boston Whalers I will most likely use it between. Both of the boats have their own fixed VHF radios with unique MMSI. In the remarks section for regist...
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:30 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1983 15-footer Maximum Transom Weight
- Replies: 26
- Views: 20520
Re: 1983 15-footer Maximum Transom Weight
MrT--as you indicated in your posts above, "the idea of overpowering the hull is not exciting." Then the chance of a fire and explosion from running that old engine certainly should be exciting enough. "The wires simply cracked and the insulation breaks off of it, exposing bare wires ...