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by Reluctant
Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:20 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 19 GUARDIAN 135-HP HONDA
Replies: 4
Views: 2812

Re: 19 GUARDIAN 135-HP HONDA

Make sure tach is accurate but you need to drop at least 2" of pitch to get closer to 6000-RPM). A 17-pitch should get you to 5,500 or so at WOT. Are you mashed to the dash with the trim all the way up and close to blowing out when you are at 5100? WOT with trim tucked in is like riding with t...
by Reluctant
Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:56 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 19 GUARDIAN 135-HP HONDA
Replies: 4
Views: 2812

19 GUARDIAN 135-HP HONDA

I’m looking for some advice for [A 19 GUARDIAN with a] 2007 Honda 135-HP engine with a [three-blade] HONDA propeller 14-3/4 x 19-pitch. Here is some present data: ⋅ At full throttle the boat speed is 36.-r-MPH and the engine speed i s 5100 -RPM. ⋅ There is not too much flat water...
by Reluctant
Fri Sep 20, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 160 DAUNTLESS OUTRAGE 17II GUARDIAN 18
Replies: 8
Views: 11490

160 DAUNTLESS OUTRAGE 17II GUARDIAN 18

I have come forward for advice from continuouswave First off, I know the 160 DAUNTLESS, the OUTRAGE 17 II, and the GUARDIAN 18 are all completely different boats. About a year ago I ran into an old timer with a 1998 OUTRAGE 17II. At the time I was looking to upgrade from my DAUNTLESS 15. I’ve always...
by Reluctant
Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:05 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Guardian Ride
Replies: 2
Views: 2504

Guardian Ride

I’ve read that the [Boston Whaler Commercial and Government Product GUARDIAN hulls have] better ride characteristics than the [equivalent] recreational hulls because the GUARDIAN hulls are heavier. It is noteworthy that the extra weight does not increase their bouyancy. I would assume that the extra...
by Reluctant
Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:15 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: SOLD ---- 1995 Outrage 17/Guardian hull - Ohio
Replies: 4
Views: 3959

Re: FS: 1995 Outrage 17/Guardian hull - Ohio

Interested in the hull.
by Reluctant
Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Commercial Hull History
Replies: 1
Views: 2093

Commercial Hull History

Aloha. I’ve been rooting around for a solid hull, and I have found one that the owner claims is an old government hull. I’m no expert, but it looks like a smirk-less Montauk. The ad doesn’t have good pictures so I cannot see the black/red dot and the HID isn’t listed. Waiting for the owner to get ba...