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- Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Trailer Tire Placement for 1986 Frontier 25
- Replies: 7
- Views: 190
Re: Trailer Tire Placement for 1986 Frontier 25
Thanks all for the replies. The trailer is being built in the lower 48 and the boat is currently in Anchorage AK area. The trailer it was on is undersized and the rear tires showed overloading and abnormal wear from the trek north. I like the idea of having the boat movable fore and aft to get a pro...
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 1:54 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Trailer Tire Placement for 1986 Frontier 25
- Replies: 7
- Views: 190
Trailer Tire Placement for 1986 Frontier 25
I am currently having a trailer built for a 1986 Frontier 25. It'll be a tandem axle with each axle over-rated for load. With regard to the center of gravity of the boat with engines and full fuel: at what hull station is the approximate center of gravity? This is needed to get proper tongue loading...
- Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:08 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: The Rise of Very Powerful Outboard Engines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 477
Re: The Rise of Very Powerful Outboard Engines
While I know nothing of the emission regulations I am amazed by the innovation coming from companies regarding outboards. 7 Marine being one of those companies. Taking a GM LS engine and converting it to outboard that produces over 600 hp is amazing. I think there are a lot of innovations that have ...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:21 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Frontier 25 Fuel Tank, Cabin
- Replies: 2
- Views: 620
Re: 1986 Frontier 25 Fuel Tank, Cabin
Thanks for the info. When I get the boat up here and pull the deck lid I'll see what I have to work with. I've welded my share of new fuel tanks so will have a fab shop do the cutting and bending then I'll do the welding and pressure checking. I can draw up the cad on the tank and post it here for f...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:18 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Frontier 25 Fuel Tank, Cabin
- Replies: 2
- Views: 620
1986 Frontier 25 Fuel Tank, Cabin
Is there dimensional information on the fuel tank for the 1986 Frontier 25?
I wIll be receiving one soon and want to be prepared to replace the fuel tank since I think it's original.
I am also interested In learning of custom modifications in the cabin to increase seating.
Thank you,
I wIll be receiving one soon and want to be prepared to replace the fuel tank since I think it's original.
I am also interested In learning of custom modifications in the cabin to increase seating.
Thank you,
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 6:04 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: WTB: Trailer for 27-foot Boston Whaler
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3043
Re: WTB: Trailer for 27-foot Boston Whaler
I am no longer looking. Moderator, you can remove post if you like.
Thanks,
Thanks,
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:23 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: WTB: Trailer for 27-foot Boston Whaler
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3043
WTB: Trailer for 27-foot Boston Whaler
I have an opportunity to buy a 27ft whaler but it doesn’t come with the trailer. New York area. I live in Anchorage Alaska now so it’s a huge logistics challenge. Does anyone know of one available for a reasonable price?
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:00 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Rebuild 2006 Optimax 150
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2008
Re: Rebuild 2006 Optimax 150
Thanks Phil, At ~$3K for me removing the powerhead and sending it off, putting it back on and only one year warranty on just the powerhead, there are a few more things to consider. One is replacing the injectors (not bad now but will fail sometime). With 6 air injectors, 6 fuel injectors, that adds ...
- Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:06 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Rebuild 2006 Optimax 150
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2008
Re: Recommendation for Company to Rebuild 2006 Optimax 150
I was thinking it would be best to rebore the cylinders .020" over and get new pistons, bearings, seals etc. I'm not sure about a top end overhaul since I don't know the conditions of the cylinder walls or the condition of the piston skirts. If there scuffs on piston skirts or grooves where the...
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:49 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Rebuild 2006 Optimax 150
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2008
Re: Recommendation for Company to Rebuild 2006 Optimax 150
I am getting ~70 psi compression on each cylinder. Hour meter is 1738 last time I ran it.
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:48 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2007 Mercury 115 Power Trim System Problem
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6668
Re: 2007 Mercury 115 Power Trim System Problem
Any update on this?
I may have to service the trim unit on my 2006 Mercury OptiMax engine sometime this winter.
Believe it or not, those pumps are made by Parker Oildyne. The stuff coming from their China manufacturing plant is usually pretty good.
I may have to service the trim unit on my 2006 Mercury OptiMax engine sometime this winter.
Believe it or not, those pumps are made by Parker Oildyne. The stuff coming from their China manufacturing plant is usually pretty good.
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:06 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Rebuild 2006 Optimax 150
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2008
Rebuild 2006 Optimax 150
It has been a while since posting, mainly since restoring the 19ft Sentry. Things have been going quite well. So far the boat has been on Flaming Gorge dozens of times, and we trailered it to Dana Point, CA and fished around there and crossed to Catalina and back. Not too bad for my first ocean run....
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:37 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whalers at Auctions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2515
Re: Whalers at Auctions
Thank you, That is a very informative reply. A 27ft Sentry recently went for ~$3300 in Miami on govdeals. https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=2155&acctid=7167 It would have been a bigger project than I would have wanted, but someday I might be adventurous enough to tackle ...
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:00 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whalers at Auctions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2515
Whalers at Auctions
After having a successful restoration of a 19ft Sentry, I find myself without a project and have been wondering about how people stay in the loop for when state/gov property goes up for auction. I would like to pick up another whaler project in the next year or so and have been keeping my eye out on...
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:10 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Replacement Value of Restored 1995 Sentry 19
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2933
Re: Replacement Value of Restored 1995 Sentry 19ft
I currently own a 1998 Boston Whaler Sentry 19', and previously owned a 1993 Boston Whaler Sentry 22'. In my opinion the Sentry model is a rare find and well worth waiting for. The cost of replacement is difficult to calculate. As mentioned before they are no longer manufactured by Brunswick the co...
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:01 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Replacement Value of Restored 1995 Sentry 19
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2933
Replacement Value of Restored 1995 Sentry 19
For insurance purposes I am trying to get an idea of the replacement value for the 1995 19 Sentry that has been restored. There are not very many Sentry models out there but would like to get an idea of what y'all think. Here is the list of items on the boat: Motorguide Xi5 24V bow mounted trolling ...
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:29 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: SPORT 13: Bimini Top Frame Anchor Point
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4591
Re: Bimini top hardware/anchoring
An allen wrench works well for coring out a "hard point" in the foam that can be filled with epoxy. I would recommend adding microbaloons to the epoxy so the screw has a bit of a place to give. I've had straight epoxy crack when the screw was installed. Cotton flock also works.
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:31 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair Minor Nicks in Gel Coat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1673
Re: quickest way to repair minor nicks.
You will have to do a little bit of mixing of epoxy or something. There is rapid set marine tex that you can google to find, or local hardware stores may have some marine epoxy made by loctite. It sets in 1-2 hours and is white-ish in color. A little trick I found for small nicks and dings that you ...
- Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:57 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1995 SENTRY 19, Optimax 150: Fuel Problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1131
Re: 1995 SENTRY 19, Optimax 150: Fuel Problem
Another concern: I noticed the discharge air from the air pump is not filtered. Is there any reason why filtering it would be a bad idea? Maybe an all aluminum or stainless filter with a condensate trap and viton seals? Seems like non-treated air leaving the pump and going to the injectors is a bad ...
- Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:26 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1995 SENTRY 19, Optimax 150: Fuel Problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1131
1995 SENTRY 19, Optimax 150: Fuel Problem
I have mostly finished the restoration on the 1995 Boston Whaler SENTRY 19. We took it out on July 3 and July 4, 2017. The [Mercury 150-HP OptiMax] engine would surge under 3000-RPM, and we only once got the boat on plane. After doing much googling, I narrowed down [the cause of the engine surging u...
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:55 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Viking Marine Out of Business
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2998
Re: Viking Marine Out of Business
Its the Sentry 19ft. I am not sure about other Whalers but in my discussion with the supplier Viking Marine supplied a lot of OEM's. The PTL-6 is the 6" but the molded deck recess is about 9.75" IIRC. The PTL-8 is the 8" hatch but the molded deck recess is almost 12".
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:39 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Viking Marine Out of Business
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2998
Viking Marine Out of Business
For my 1995 SENTRY, the black deck hatches are cracked and worn out. I ordered white hatches from Viking Marine through Fore and Aft Marine. However, I was informed that Viking Marine closed their doors last week, and their model PTL-6 and the PTL-8 hatches are hard to come by. I was told that there...
- Wed May 17, 2017 11:39 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10033
Re: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
It does have a very strong nasty smell. When you are in the position to replace the tank I can get you hooked up with the guys that cut and bent the aluminum for mine. The material plus bending was ~$270.00. I welded it up but they also have certified welders, so if you want, I will get a quote for ...
- Mon May 15, 2017 4:57 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Water in Fuel Tank--Again!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4201
Re: Water in Fuel Tank--Again!
There are a few sealants that are gasoline proof that you may consider if needed. One was commonly called B-Half in the aerospace industry. Its a polysulfide 2 part sealant that is aviation gas proof. We used it to seal integral fuel tanks in aircraft wings. Ethanol will reduce its life so if at all...
- Sat May 13, 2017 12:23 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Outrage 18 restoration on TV show
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2692
Re: Outrage 18 restoration on TV show
I have seen the episodes and while the body work is well done, the deck hatch being glassed down is a bad idea in my opinion. I figure its easier to cut silicone to get to the fuel tank than to have to grind or cut fiberglass to get to a fuel tank. I like the switches used (Bocatech) but at around $...
- Wed May 10, 2017 12:15 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1987 Guardian 17 Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3622
Re: 1987 Guardian 17 Rebuild
What I will do is start a build thread so that I'm not hijacking this one.
- Wed May 10, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1987 Guardian 17 Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3622
Re: 1987 Guardian 17 Rebuild
This shows the vacuum bag compressing the glass, as well as holding the deck flat against the concrete.
Finished product:
Finished product:
- Wed May 10, 2017 11:22 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1987 Guardian 17 Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3622
Re: 1987 Guardian 17 Rebuild
Chicagediver; Directly below the hole drilled in the fuel tank and aft of that was the only places I found wet foam. I did pull the wet wood out of the transom so that allowed access to dig a tunnel and inspect for water. photo (15).JPG This photo shows refilling the inspection hole with 4 lb densit...
- Tue May 09, 2017 5:11 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1987 Guardian 17 Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3622
Re: 1987 Guardian 17 Rebuild
Very neat. I am interested in seeing the pictures. Cudos for taking on a big project and finishing it. My 19ft Sentry was bought from a government auction and had been banged up a bit. When decommissioned they drilled a hole completely through the fuel tank and through the fiberglass coffin. Probabl...
- Fri May 05, 2017 1:03 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Cleaning barnacle rings from hull
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3292
Re: Cleaning barnacle rings from hull
A light buffing compound and a buffing pad attached to a variable speed buffer should do the trick. It'll also remove gel coat oxidation. For the one off job or weekend warrior Harbor Freight tools will do fine.
https://www.harborfreight.com/power-too ... shers.html
All sorts of options out there.
https://www.harborfreight.com/power-too ... shers.html
All sorts of options out there.
- Tue May 02, 2017 1:49 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1979 21' Outrage Fuel Tank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1472
Re: 1979 21' Outrage Fuel Tank
Thanks for letting me know, Jim.
Feel free to remove the photos and link to the other post's URL.
Feel free to remove the photos and link to the other post's URL.
- Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:50 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1979 21' Outrage Fuel Tank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1472
Re: 1979 21' Outrage fuel tank question
Your 21 OUTRAGE [may be] like my 1995 SENTRY 19. I decided to pull the [fuel] tank because the foam surrounding the tank was wet with saltwater. I am glad I did because there was significant corrosion. [I hope] a boat that is 38-years-old has had the tank replaced at least once. While you're in ther...
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:53 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10033
Re: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
I guess I got lost in the sequence of things. Seems like rain is the most plausible culprit. Small amounts of rain over a large surface area equates to a lot of water. That much water getting into the tank is a probability. It is a possibility that the tank developed a pinhole, crack, or degraded ho...
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:16 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10033
Re: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
Have any other boats in the area complained about water in their tanks? Maybe the place you fueled up had bad gas?
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 10:14 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10033
Re: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
Looks like Dundalk is in the Baltimore area.
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:12 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10033
Re: Recommend Fuel Tank Tester; Finding Source of Water in Fuel
If you have to replace the fuel tank here is an example of what I think is good to do. I painted the fuel tank cavity. image (1).jpeg I foamed in the fuel tank image (4).jpeg I removed excess foam and sealed with a polyurethane sealant; expansion and contraction due to temperature will cause air bub...
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:56 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Tips On Sanding, Crack and Hole Repair
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2469
Re: 13 whaler restoration
From my limited experience with the whaler I have and from the composites experience from previous boats, the best thing to do is remove all of the stuff that can be removed from the boat. Usually involves removing fasteners. Then you have to scrub and clean real well to see what you are working wit...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 2:58 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Stripped Console Screw
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1479
Re: Stripped Console Screw
I assume the screw head is what is stripped and not the threads formed where the screw goes into the fiberglass. If there are screws where the phillips head is going to strip or, in my case, have stripped then ez outs work. For stubborn screws that you know will strip or even shear off this tool wor...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:59 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Fitting Coosa Board on Transom 1995 Sentry 19ft
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1820
Re: Fitting Coosa Board on Transom 1995 Sentry 19ft
Here are the next layers staggered and then bonded to each other. The outer skin is then bonded on. I vacuum bagged the transom to squeeze the layers together and also used clamps over the bag. Next step is to feather the seam where the skin was cut and reglass that so the original skin strength is ...
- Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:05 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1978 Classic 15-footer Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5711
Re: 1978 Classic 15-footer Repair
That whaler looks to be in good shape for the age. What do you plan on doing to it?
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:37 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Fitting Coosa Board on Transom 1995 Sentry 19ft
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1820
Re: Fitting Coosa Board on Transom 1995 Sentry 19ft
Yes, the seams will be staggered farther apart on the next layer. Think of an imaginary line down the middle of the two outboard pieces already installed in the above picture and the middle section being wider than the first one. Pictures will be able to explain better. I haven't had time this week ...
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:26 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Fitting Coosa Board on Transom 1995 Sentry 19ft
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1820
Fitting Coosa Board on Transom 1995 Sentry 19ft
Here is the fit-up of the new transom core material (coosa board) on my 1995 19ft Sentry. I selected 1" thick material because the wood that came out was 2" thick and I want to stagger the seams of the core material. I left a 4" flange around the perimeter of the cutout on the transom...
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:12 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5779
Re: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
Wet or rotted wood in the transom occurs when either no, or improper bedding of _any_ penetration occurs in the transom area. This actually can and does occur in the decking area with wood underneath. When our 21' Outrage was renovated, the shop found transom dry rot. Repaired via opening up the st...
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5779
Re: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
I decided to remove the outer skin and it is finally starting to dry out. It may be a good time to just pull all the wood out and replace with something that won't absorb water at all.
- Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:01 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5779
Re: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
When you drill inspection holes, is the wood wet all the way through, or just at the wood/glass interface? Its wet all the way through. I used a Harbor Freight 25" long 3/8" drill and drilled from the top cap down to about an inch of the bottom of the transom and the shavings were wet. Wh...
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:49 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5779
Re: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
jimh wrote:I have heard that wood only rots with freshwater. Saltwater is supposed to suppress wood rot.
That is what I have heard as well. I hate to find out that it is not salt water in there and in a few years the transom gets rotten.
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:30 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5779
Re: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
Wet wood will eventually rot. We had the transom replaced on our [1973], 21 Outrage, by ripping open the stern, replacing the rotted wood with actually a thicker-than-factory plywood laminate, re-glassing the stern and repainting. Your job would actually be a bit easier, as the 21-footer stern is n...
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:23 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5779
Re: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
jimh wrote:Was the boat used in saltwater? Or freshwater?
Is the water in the transom from seawater or rain?
The boat was used in salt water but then sat out in the rain for over a year. I haven't tasted the wood yet to see if it was salty. :)
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:44 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5779
Repair of Wet Wood In Transom
The air temperature here is starting to warm up enough to melt the ice away, and I started looking at the transom [of a Boston Whaler SENTRY 19 boat]. I found the through hull fittings were leaking. Also, the engine mount bolts weren't sealed very well, and water got into the wood there. The U-bolts...
- Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:09 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Battery Box Advice (Sentry 19)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4023
Re: Battery Box Advice (Sentry 19)
Where will the trolling motor be installed? It will be installed on the front bow just to the side of the bow cleats. I may have to fabricate a locking track to extend the motor forward when deploying. Here is what I am thinking... The two batteries for the trolling motor can go in front of the for...