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by Don SSDD
Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:51 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: OUTRAGE 18 Green Wire Near Fuel Tank
Replies: 13
Views: 2198

Re: OUTRAGE 18 Green Wire Near Fuel Tank

In later years (after c.1990) I understand the green tank wire was connected to the battery negative by the factory. My 1986 Outrage 18 did not have the transom electrode so I made my connection there.
by Don SSDD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Repair Rivet Fastener Holes in 1997 MONTAUK Rub Railing
Replies: 9
Views: 2283

Re: Repair Rivet Fastener Holes in 1997 MONTAUK Rub Railing

The marine guys in the Maine/New England wooden boat side have been using bronze Robertsons for a while now. Home Depot sell them in the US, not sure if all over.
by Don SSDD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2019 Mercury 115 FOURSTROKE: Change Spark Plug Lowest Cylinder
Replies: 5
Views: 1866

Re: 2019 Mercury 115 FOURSTROKE: Change Spark Plug Lowest Cylinder

You have to [alludes to a character popular on Canadian television, named Red Green whose eponymously named television show was a parody of the do-it-yourself home improvement guy, but I do not think most American boaters would understand this reference ] it sometimes. [More about THE RED GREEN SHOW...
by Don SSDD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Four Question on Boat Electrical Problems
Replies: 10
Views: 2186

Re: Four Question on Boat Electrical Problems

I have found the RULE electronic sensor pump to be not reliable for me and several of my fellow boaters here [in Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada]. I had [a RULE electronic sensor pump][omitted a word, perhaps intended to say “fail”]. The replacement also failed inside of one season of use, which for ...
by Don SSDD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: OUTRAGE 18 Green Wire Near Fuel Tank
Replies: 13
Views: 2198

Re: OUTRAGE 18 Green Wire Near Fuel Tank

[The unconnected green wire seen in Figure 1] is a ground wire. It needs to be connected to a ground such as the battery negative. There are ground connections at the fuel and vent hoses and at three areas on top of the aluminum fuel tank. These are under the covers in front of the console, behind t...
by Don SSDD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury Outboard: Removing Marks from Aluminum Cleaner
Replies: 1
Views: 1554

Re: Mercury Outboard: Removing Marks from Aluminum Cleaner

Q2: what is the active ingredient in your aluminum spray brightener?

If [the aluminum cleaner-brightner product was intended for use] on bare aluminum, it may have an acid in it. The acid would etch of the engine paint if not washed off immediately.
by Don SSDD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Replace Mechanical Fuel Gauge with Electrical Remote Gauge
Replies: 5
Views: 1847

Re: Replace Mechanical Fuel Gauge with Electrical Remote Gauge

My 1986 Outrage 18 fuel gauge cover in the floor is clear plastic, no need to remove it to check the fuel level.
by Don SSDD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Repair Rivet Fastener Holes in 1997 MONTAUK Rub Railing
Replies: 9
Views: 2283

Re: Repair Rivet Fastener Holes in 1997 MONTAUK Rub Railing

I used beveled head Robertson stainless screws instead of rivets for this, bedded with 3M 4200, after drilling new holes. The screws are much easier to install in a tight fashion with more control over the process than with a rivet. Screws are also easier to remove in future than a rivet. If you don...
by Don SSDD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2019 Mercury 115 FOURSTROKE: Change Spark Plug Lowest Cylinder
Replies: 5
Views: 1866

Re: 2019 Mercury 115 FOURSTROKE: Change Spark Plug Lowest Cylinder

This may be blasphemy to some but I have drilled holes to allow the standard spark plug socket to have straight access to the plug. The hole created can be covered nicely with a rubber plug, just drill the hole big enough to fit the socket and to match the correct size plug. This works for many tigh...
by Don SSDD
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Tar-like Goop Seeping from Gel Coat Crack
Replies: 5
Views: 1889

Re: 1986 Outrage 18 Tar-like Goop Seeping from Gel Coat Crack

[The label on the fuel tank says the maximum test pressure is] 4-PSI. I tested the fuel tank to a shade over 2-PSI. After 15-minutes the fuel tank pressure decreased to 1-PSI. I tightened the screw-in fuel filler very tight, and I put a plug in the vent hose that exits on the port side by the filler...
by Don SSDD
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Tar-like Goop Seeping from Gel Coat Crack
Replies: 5
Views: 1889

Re: 1986 Outrage 18 Tar-like Goop Seeping from Gel Coat Crack

JIMH--Thanks for the informaiton. Maybe my 37-year-old fuel tank is still fine. On the fuel tank there is a sticker from a marina in New Jersey. The boat has been in Nova Scotia at least since 1998: so the boat has been in saltwater all its life. I have removed all the fuel from the fuel tank. The f...
by Don SSDD
Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Tar-like Goop Seeping from Gel Coat Crack
Replies: 5
Views: 1889

1986 Outrage 18 Tar-like Goop Seeping from Gel Coat Crack

On my 1986 OUTRAGE 18 I see a black, tar-like goop seeping out of cracks in the engine splash well where the batteries were once located. There is no odor of gasoline associated with the goop. I think that I read [on the continuousWave website somewhere] that [the appearance of a black, tar-like goo...
by Don SSDD
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Great Lakes Water Temperatures
Replies: 6
Views: 2159

Re: Great Lakes Water Temperatures

We have some neighbours who swim from May/June to early October, 2 who did so almost every day until into their early 90’s. The Bay is protected by a reported 365 islands, they help reduce wind and waves. Our water around here runs 30-90 ft depth. I’m from Prince Edward Island, I’ve been on the nort...
by Don SSDD
Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Great Lakes Water Temperatures
Replies: 6
Views: 2159

Re: Great Lakes Water Temperatures

Jim, in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, eastern Canada, within say 1-1.5 miles of shore, I’ve seen 80-degrees-F in 10 to 30-feet depths. We’ve had maybe 30 days above 75-degree-F air temperature, and it’s raining and 72-degrees-F here now. I was out in the Whaler on Friday with the water temperature consis...
by Don SSDD
Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Advice for Using Front-mounted Hitch on Tow Vehicle
Replies: 9
Views: 3252

Re: Advice for Using Front-mounted Hitch on Tow Vehicle

All excellent advice, the front mount hitch is only really needed in tight launch situations. Our fire department has a front mounted hitch on a long wheel base fire truck. The ftont-mounted hitch makes it east to launch our 25-foot Boston Whaler boat on a very long tri-axle in a very tight area for...
by Don SSDD
Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Unusual Vessel in Gulf Intracoastal Water Way
Replies: 6
Views: 3764

Re: Unusual Vessel in Gulf Intracoastal Water Way

We have 4 ferries that operate like that UK ferry, but use steel cable instead of chain. Owned and operated by the province of Nova Scotia for crossing rivers and small channels.
https://novascotia.ca/tran/hottopics/ferries.asp
by Don SSDD
Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:18 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury 60-HP Big Foot ELPT Rough Idle and Choking
Replies: 3
Views: 2879

Re: Mercury 60-HP Big Foot ELPT Rough Idle and Choking

Make sure the empty fuel tank is clean. Get new ethanol free-fuel and add a large dose of SeaFoam or Yamaha RING FREE to clean the small passages in the fuel system. After warmup, I’d run it at high engine speeds on the water to get the fuel system and engine system hot to aid in cleaning out old ga...
by Don SSDD
Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:08 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Broken thermostat bolt
Replies: 1
Views: 1328

Re: Broken thermostat bolt

I’d keep working on drilling it out. Try a dremel to try to flatten the top surface you need to drill into so you can punch it more easily to get a drill started(I’m assuming the bolt surface where the bolt is broken off is very rough and your punch or small drill won’t bite and slides off?). Whatev...
by Don SSDD
Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:55 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury 60-HP BIGFOOT FOURSTROKE EFI: Remove Engine from Swivel Tube
Replies: 5
Views: 2145

Re: Mercury 60-HP BIGFOOT FOURSTROKE EFI: Remove engine from Swivel Tube

Check out the Mercury forums, you are more likely to find someone who has done this repair there than on this Boston Whaler site. Add another grease zerk if you do this repair.
by Don SSDD
Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:10 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Rage OMC 115 Jet Boat: Eight Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1981

Re: Rage OMC 115 Jet Boat: Eight Questions

My old Evinrude 140-HP two-stroke-power-cycle [carburetor] needed lots of choke on first startup after sitting a few hours, no matter what the air temperature.
by Don SSDD
Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:55 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Rage OMC 115 Jet Boat: Eight Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1981

Re: Rage OMC 115 Jet Boat: Eight Questions

The engine choke control was often engaged by pushing the ignition key in while the starter is engaged. If your ignition key switch can be pushed inward and springs back out, that is the "choke."
by Don SSDD
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:35 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Drain Plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 1537

Re: 1986 Outrage 18 Drain Plugs

I also have a 1986 Outrage 18, I have a 1999 Honda 4 stroke 130hp, and had 2 batteries in the splashwell. My 2 splashwell drains were under water. My Honda weighs 468 lbs so a heavy outboard. I moved my 2 batteries to my console this spring, the splashwell drains are now barely touched by water on m...
by Don SSDD
Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:19 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Re-powering Montauk 170
Replies: 2
Views: 1192

Re: Re-powering Montauk 170

How many hours on your 2006 Yama/Merc? I’d be cleaning it up unless it is burning oil like a 2 stroke? Not familiar with that particular outboard but the. Yama/Mercs generally speaking were very good on fuel and dependable. Likely worth a fair amount if you want to sell it in the current market.
by Don SSDD
Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:27 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Yamaha and Sharrow Reach Agreement on Propellers
Replies: 10
Views: 2236

Re: Yamaha and Sharrow Reach Agreement on Propellers

I think it will be the hot thing giving bragging rights to those who want to show off their stuff. Should see them on all those big 4 outboards boats and all the fast seeking boats. It will be interesting to see the changes it brings to fuel economy and performance, it sounds too good to be true but...
by Don SSDD
Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:27 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: The Evinrude Legacy
Replies: 11
Views: 2827

Re: The Evinrude Legacy

It will be interesting to see what their product will be, it may be attractive to younger people like the colourful pontoon boats they are selling. Maybe you will be able to operate the boat from your iPhone, self driving like a Tesla , via GPS. Innovative like the fixed head Mercury outboard? More ...
by Don SSDD
Tue Jun 14, 2022 5:51 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Making Your Own Stainless Steel Tube Railings
Replies: 6
Views: 2239

Re: Making Your Own Stainless Steel Tube Railings

In bending steel fuel line in my old cars, a trick I learned was to completely fill the tube with blasting sand before bending. Tape the ends to keep the sand in place, it keeps the tube from collapsing. I can easily bend the tube backwards a bit if I happen to “overbend”. Not sure if that would wor...
by Don SSDD
Wed May 25, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: BECKSON Clear Pry-out Deck Access Plate: Removing Fogging and Scratches
Replies: 6
Views: 925

Re: BECKSON Clear Pry-out Deck Access Plate: Removing Fogging and Scratches

What’s the process Phil? Not experienced but can take a crack at it.
by Don SSDD
Wed May 25, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: BECKSON Clear Pry-out Deck Access Plate: Removing Fogging and Scratches
Replies: 6
Views: 925

Re: BECKSON Clear Pry-out Deck Access Plate: Removing Fogging and Scratches

Very good Jim, that is a great deal for $38 these days. Thanks, Don
by Don SSDD
Wed May 25, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: BECKSON Clear Pry-out Deck Access Plate: Removing Fogging and Scratches
Replies: 6
Views: 925

BECKSON Clear Pry-out Deck Access Plate: Removing Fogging and Scratches

How can fogging and scratches in a BECKSON clear circular pry-out deck access plate be removed?

I tried Plastx by Meguiar's, but it doesn’t work on this material.

Thanks,
Don
by Don SSDD
Tue May 17, 2022 6:53 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2022 Fuel Prices at Marina Fuel Docks
Replies: 11
Views: 2801

Re: 2022 Fuel Prices at Marina Fuel Docks

In Nova Scotia 87-octane blended gasoline is now CA-$2.08-per-liter [at highway retail stations]. Diesel is about CA-$2.50 per litre. Usually diesel is cheaper than gasoline in Nova Scotia ASIDE: GLOBAL OIL PRICES The lead time for removal of Russian oil from the world fuel supply is likely two or t...
by Don SSDD
Mon May 09, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
Topic: ICOM M330G- Ground; GPS Antenna
Replies: 3
Views: 2577

Re: ICOM M330G- Ground; GPS Antenna

Thanks Jim.
by Don SSDD
Sun May 08, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
Topic: ICOM M330G- Ground; GPS Antenna
Replies: 3
Views: 2577

ICOM M330G- Ground; GPS Antenna

I'm installing a new fixed-mount [ICOM M330G] VHF Marine Band radio on my 1986 Outrage 18. GROUND CONNECTION. The [ICOM M330G] as a red and black [power]. I will connect the black conductor to the battery negative post. In addition, there is a ground screw post connector. The [installation] instruct...
by Don SSDD
Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Six Outboard Powered USCG Boat
Replies: 13
Views: 1958

Re: Six Outboard Powered USCG Boat

An acquaintance who was a professional yacht captain for years working out of Florida did a trip this winter for his old employer, they visited Bermuda. He showed me a picture of a center console he saw docked there, it had six 450HP outboards powering it. Fuel prices haven’t slowed some people down...
by Don SSDD
Sun Apr 17, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: OMC Electric Shift
Replies: 4
Views: 1043

Re: OMC Electric Shift

Very interesting and logical if they needed to be something non conductive.

If these OMC electric shifts date back to the 1970's (from what I read 1972 or 197373 or to 1978 for sterndrives) it is impressive that Mercury still notes this on gear oil being sold in 2022.
by Don SSDD
Sun Apr 17, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: OMC Electric Shift
Replies: 4
Views: 1043

OMC Electric Shift

What design or component of an OMC electric shift requires that only a special lubricant be used?
by Don SSDD
Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon
Replies: 15
Views: 2708

Re: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon

The floor the console [on my OUTRAGE 18 boat] is a sheet of 1/2-inch marine plywood with a sheet of vinyl glued on top. The escutcheon was placed on top of the plywood with the inner sleeve pointing up, where the wiring and cables pass through. Q1: Was that marine plywood and vinyl factory installed...
by Don SSDD
Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon
Replies: 15
Views: 2708

Re: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon

Hi Don. Can you post a picture of your old escutcheon? I am curious if it looks like mine, also from an OUTRAGE 18 boat. The escutcheon from my boat may be warped and distorted. [Measured dimensions of escutcheon from an OUTRAGE 18 boat] OUTSIDE LENGTH = 11=1/4 x 5-1/8-inches INSIDE PIECE = 8-3/4 x...
by Don SSDD
Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:06 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Short Film: SUPER SPORT 15 Underway
Replies: 11
Views: 1740

Re: Short Film: SUPER SPORT 15 Underway

Very very nice to watch.

Don
by Don SSDD
Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: My Version of Fun Captured on Camera
Replies: 2
Views: 703

Re: My Version of Fun Captured on Camera

That’s an entertaining spot, thanks. Don
by Don SSDD
Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:07 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon
Replies: 15
Views: 2708

Re: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon

I have my old rigging tunnel escutcheon [from an OUTRAGE 18 mentioned in prior posts and mentioned in the users signature but let's mention it again to make it clear to readers] to use for copying. It consists of cracked and old rotten plastic, but it will make a good template. I’m looking for someo...
by Don SSDD
Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:41 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon
Replies: 15
Views: 2708

Re: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon

The local library has a 3D printer available for plastic printing at CDN$5-per-hour. I need a drawing for the printer. I found a drawing which is very similar. The drawing will need a modification to the correct dimensions to enable me to get a part printed. A found a website with3D printer designs....
by Don SSDD
Mon Mar 21, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon
Replies: 15
Views: 2708

Re: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon

Thanks very much for the help. What is there now is rectangular with rounded edges, it looks original.

Don
by Don SSDD
Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon
Replies: 15
Views: 2708

1986 Outrage 18 Rigging Tunnel Escutcheon

On my 1986 OUTRAGE 18 boat, the white plastic [escutcheon or surround or oval wire grommet ring] mounted on the rigging tunnel opening inside the console needs to be replaced. I found a part number 12133800 for the [escutcheon or surround or oval wire grommet ring] for an OUTRAGE 18 on a Boston Whal...
by Don SSDD
Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Six Outboard Powered USCG Boat
Replies: 13
Views: 1958

Re: Six Outboard Powered USCG Boat

What size fuel tank would you need for six high-horsepower outboards?
by Don SSDD
Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:11 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Hull Sprayed with Bed Liner
Replies: 11
Views: 2035

Re: Hull Sprayed with Bed Liner

Try using a heat gun and a plastic scraper to remove the bed-liner material. Try a small spot to see how much work it is, and to discover what the surface underneath is like. That should get rid of the heavy stuff. A paint thinner would likely remove what’s left after the heat gun.

Don
by Don SSDD
Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: GARMIN Acquires VESPER Marine
Replies: 3
Views: 807

Re: GARMIN Acquires VESPER Marine

I’m thinking Garmin is more of an electronics company, not a conglomerate like Brunswick. Garmin I hope want this company for some leading edge tech that will enhance Garmin products not to shut down a competitor and eliminate competition. Oligopolies are bad for us consumers- what happens if say Br...
by Don SSDD
Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: Introduction to the Forum Software
Topic: Log-in Problem
Replies: 19
Views: 6845

Re: Log-in Problem

Mine has been fine.
by Don SSDD
Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: 1986 Outrage 18 Moving Battery to Console from Stern
Replies: 4
Views: 3444

1986 Outrage 18 Moving Battery to Console from Stern

I plan to move two batteries to the console from the stern of a 1986 OUTRAGE 18 boat Q1: what is the benefit to moving my GUEST OFF-1-BOTH-2 dual battery switch from near the stern to inside the console? The switch is already in an accessible location and moving it inside the console wil require tak...