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by TFrere
Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: WTB: 15-footer Project Boat In Louisiana
Replies: 1
Views: 1938

Re: WTB: 15-footer Project Boat In Louisiana

[Contact the thread originator using the method specified in his post to communicate with him if you have a boat for sale.]
by TFrere
Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with Suzuki DF60a Performance Data
Replies: 12
Views: 3396

Re: SPORT 15 with Suzuki DF60a Performance Data

The Suzuki DF60a may appear larger but weighs less than the Yamaha.

Suzuki DF60a = 229-lbs
Yamaha F70 = 254-lbs
by TFrere
Tue Nov 29, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1979 SPORT 15 Full Refit
Replies: 17
Views: 2267

Re: 1979 SPORT 15 Full Refit

[The refit outcome is] very nice. Thank you for [posting this thread].
by TFrere
Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:13 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SUPER SPORT 15 with F70A
Replies: 7
Views: 6084

Re: SUPER SPORT 15 with F70A

Thank you DT.

I raised the F70 engine mounting height on my boat based upon your experience.

I would love to have a jack plate but as a recent retiree, I have become more frugal.

I will post results after further testing and possibly a re-pitch of my SCD3 propeller.
by TFrere
Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SUPER SPORT 15 with F70A
Replies: 7
Views: 6084

Re: SUPER SPORT 15 with F70A

I own a 1985 Sport 15 with a 2014 Yamaha F70LA with a PowerTech SCD3 propeller with 17-pitch. The F70LA engine is mounted two-holes up. The boat accelerates to 43-MPH at full throttle with a light load. The SPORT 15 hull will chine walk at 43-MPH, so I don’t stay there long. I contacted Ken Reeves ...
by TFrere
Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Refinishing Boston Whaler brightwork with Cetol products
Replies: 5
Views: 1609

Re: Refinishing Boston Whaler brightwork with Cetol products

I used to own a 38 ft sailboat with teak caprails, handrails, and various other exterior teak exposed to the elements. Over the years, I tried many different products including varnish, oils, and Cetol. Of all the products I tried, the Cetol held up the best in the sweltering South Louisiana summers...
by TFrere
Thu Jun 02, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7 on 160 DAUNTLESS
Replies: 10
Views: 5120

Re: Propellers: TROPHY PLUS v. SPITFIRE X7

In addition to my 1985 Whaler 15 Sport, I own a 2011 Mako 18 LTS powered by a 2014 Yamaha F115 with a Mercury TROPHY PLUS 19-pitch four-bladed propeller. In 2021 I contacted Ken with PROP GODS, and he told me to try the Mercury SPITFIRE X7 propeller. Ken said the maximum boat speed would improve. I ...
by TFrere
Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Short Film: SUPER SPORT 15 Underway
Replies: 11
Views: 1746

Re: Short Film: SUPER SPORT 15 Underway

That is a great video. I saved it to my favorites about a year back. Thanks for sharing again.
by TFrere
Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SUPER SPORT 15 with F70A
Replies: 7
Views: 6084

Re: SUPER SPORT 15 with F70A

I own a 1985 Sport 15 with a 2014 Yamaha F70LA with a PowerTech SCD3 propeller with 17-pitch. The F70LA engine is mounted two-holes up. The boat accelerates to 43-MPH at full throttle with a light load. The SPORT 15 hull will chine walk at 43-MPH, so I don’t stay there long. I contacted Ken Reeves w...
by TFrere
Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: A Nice Day for a Ride
Replies: 1
Views: 1638

A Nice Day for a Ride

With the unseasonably warm weather, I decided to take my 1985 SPORT 15 for a ride in Lafayette, Louisiana’s Vermillion River. The SPORT 15 is powered by a 2014 Yamaha F70 with about 150 hours since new. My total trip today was 35.8 miles and the engine used 3.4 gallons of gasoline, for approximately...
by TFrere
Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mounting Bimini Top on Classic 15-footer
Replies: 14
Views: 5271

Re: Mounting Bimini Top on Classic 15-footer

My bimini lies flat on the gunwales of the boat with the ball and socket fittings.
by TFrere
Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mounting Bimini Top on Classic 15-footer
Replies: 14
Views: 5271

Re: Mounting Bimini Top on Classic 15-footer

I purchased from vortexdirect.com. It was important to me to have a stainless steel frame. The top is nice but may not be the same quality as a Mills' Flying Top.

I don’t remember where I got the fittings; I suggest a search for "ball mount bimini hardware."
by TFrere
Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mounting Bimini Top on Classic 15-footer
Replies: 14
Views: 5271

Re: Mounting Bimini Top on Classic 15-footer

A few years ago I purchased a Bimini top for my 1985 15 Sport. I was reluctant to drill into the gunwale so I searched online and found these fittings.

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Fig, 3. Bimini mount on side rail
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I replaced the pin that held the ball with a machined screw. So far, it has held up well.
by TFrere
Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Safety Lanyard Poll
Replies: 21
Views: 16493

Re: Safety Lanyard Poll

Since an incident that occurred when I was a young man, I have never operated a boat without wearing the safety lanyard switch. The only exception is when I am on my 38-foot sailboard that has safety railings all round. INCIDENT FROM MANY YEARS AGO When I was a young man, I owned a 1973 13-footer wh...
by TFrere
Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
Replies: 127
Views: 145510

Re: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering

The boat under discussion is a very nice setup. Thanks for sharing. PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT BOAT My 1985 SPORT 15 with Yamaha F70 produces 9.6-MPG if I keep engine speeds below 4,800-RPM. The propeller is a PowerTech SCD-3, 17-pitch. The engine mounting height is two-holes-up from lowest position.
by TFrere
Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
Replies: 127
Views: 145510

Re: Affect of Engine Mounting Height on Stability

Q1: Do you have to lower the engine in turns? Q2: Have you done any modifications to the hull to make it more stable? Q3: What propeller are you running? I also own a 1985 SPORT 15; it has a 2014 Yamaha F70. Boat speed at full throttle is 43-MPH. The engine is two-holes-up. The propeller is a PowerT...
by TFrere
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: My new 1990 Super Sport 15
Replies: 24
Views: 14987

Re: My new 1990 Super Sport 15

I own a 1986 15’ Sport. I mounted a bimini but didn’t drill into the gunwales. I used a ball mount on the middle side rail vertical supports. It works great. I did have to drill for the strap mounts but not the base.
This may sound confusing so I’ll take some photos.
by TFrere
Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with F70
Replies: 31
Views: 32176

Re: SPORT 15 with F70

biggiefl wrote:Congrats! That is the best performance I think I have seen on a classic 15 with a F70.


Thanks Biggiefl. I’m satisfied.
by TFrere
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with F70
Replies: 31
Views: 32176

Re: SPORT 15 with F70

El Rollo wrote:Sounds like you've got that boat dialed in very well.


Thanks El Rollo. You’re right, I’m very pleased with the SCD3 17-pitch. I couldn’t have had a professional propeller technician dial-in the propeller more perfectly than it is now.
by TFrere
Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:11 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with F70
Replies: 31
Views: 32176

Re: SPORT 15 with F70

I finally got the opportunity to go run my 1985 15 Sport with Yamaha F70 while alone in the boat. Here are the particulars: ⋅ 2014 Yamaha F70 mounted two-holes-up ⋅ PowerTech SCD3 in 13.25 x 17 ⋅ 9-gallons fuel, life jackets, a battery, a light tool box, mushroom anchor...
by TFrere
Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Sump Pump Float Switch
Replies: 17
Views: 15385

Re: Bilge Pump Float Switch

In addition to my 1985 15’ Whaler Sport, I own a 38’ Morgan sailboat with two bilge pumps. I used to buy the Rule caged switches, but I would replace them at least once a year because they would fail. I tried the Sure Bail caged switch about four years ago, and I haven’t replaced it yet. The Sure Ba...
by TFrere
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:51 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: White All-Round Lamp Too High
Replies: 13
Views: 14117

Re: Can a cutter designed for soft steel electrical conduit cut stainless steel tubing

I spent 38 years in the pipeline industry. We cut stainless tubing daily with tubing cutters. You won’t have a problem with a tubing cutter from Lowe’s or Home Depot.
by TFrere
Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Time for drain tubes
Replies: 11
Views: 12294

Re: Time for drain tubes

I decided to replace the three transom drain tubes on my 1985 15’ Sport after reading all of the posts about drain tubes. I thought since my boat is in such good shape that the drain tubes would probably be okay. I was wrong and I am glad I replaced them. The two upper tubes on the splash well were ...
by TFrere
Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Classic 15 with F70 performance
Replies: 7
Views: 10050

Re: Classic 15 with F70 performance

Great information--Thank you
by TFrere
Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Classic 15 with F70 performance
Replies: 7
Views: 10050

Classic 15 with F70 performance

This past weekend, my adult daughter and I took my 1985 15’ Sport with Yamaha F70 out for a ride. At the beginning of summer I installed a PowerTech SCD3 13.35” x 17” prop but hadn’t truly tested it. My motor is mounted 2 holes up. We had about 8 gallons of gas, light gear, 325 in crew (me 200, her ...
by TFrere
Sun Jul 07, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with F70
Replies: 31
Views: 32176

Re: SPORT 15 with F70

[My Yamaha F70 engine accelerates to] 6,000 RPM with the SCD3 13.25 x 17. My boat is a 1985 15 Sport with a 2014 Yamaha F70. Boat speed is 42-MPH with a light load of two adults, 9/gallons of fuel, and some light gear. My motor is mounted two-holes-up.
by TFrere
Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:08 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: SPORT 15: Replace wiring to bow
Replies: 3
Views: 4061

Re: replace bow light wire

The wiring to the bow in my 1985 15 Sport runs behind the rub rail.
by TFrere
Sun Jun 09, 2019 10:32 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with F70
Replies: 31
Views: 32176

Re: SPORT 15 with F70

El Rollo: I ended up purchasing a SCD3 in 17-pitch, but haven’t been able to test it yet. My wife and I took a ride but she gets nervous when the boat gets over about 35-MPH . My engine is mounted at two-holes-up. I think I need to raise the engine one more hole. I’ll post again after further testing.
by TFrere
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:19 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with F70
Replies: 31
Views: 32176

Re: SPORT 15 with F70

Phil: I contacted Ken with Propgods and he recommended the PowerTech SCD4 in 16-pitch. Thank you [and thank you EL ROLLO]
by TFrere
Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Long Presentation of Trip in Montauk 17 to Florida from Rhode Island
Replies: 4
Views: 5313

Re: 17' Montauk from Rhode Island to Florida

I was surprised he didn’t have a bimini top to protect himself from the sun. If it had been me, I would have been as red as a boiled crawfish by the second day.
by TFrere
Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with F70
Replies: 31
Views: 32176

Re: Thanks

Thanks Phil
by TFrere
Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 15 with F70
Replies: 31
Views: 32176

SPORT 15 with F70

EL ROLLO: what propeller did you choose for your SPORT 15? I have the same boat (1985 15’ Sport) and engine (Yamaha F70) but without the jack plate, the trolling motor, and the extra batteries. I have been considering a four-blade. Most of my running is in the 4000 to 4500-RPM range and top-end spee...
by TFrere
Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:35 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Outboard for 15-footer
Replies: 4
Views: 4695

Re: Outboard for 15-footer

If worried about the weight, consider the Yamaha F70 which is 253-lbs. An increase of 100-lbs is a lot for only an additional 5-HP.
by TFrere
Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1980 SUPER SPORT 15 Yamaha Re-power
Replies: 16
Views: 15106

Re: 1980 SUPER SPORT 15 Yamaha Re-power

I have a 1985 Sport 15 with a Yamaha F70. 18B8F469-17ED-4606-91A3-FAD41A6C8860.jpeg [A SPORT 15 and a Yamaha F70] feels like the perfect match to me. [The SPORT 15] jumps up on step quickly and wide open boat speed is about 43-MPH. I have both a nine-gallon Moeller fuel tank and a starting battery i...
by TFrere
Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:49 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Montauk Steering Wheel Size, Vendor
Replies: 3
Views: 3466

Re: Montauk Steering Wheel Size, Vendor

I purchased a center cap from an on-line auction website for $30 that seems to be high quality.

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Boston Whaler logo on cap for steering wheel purchased from an on-line auction website.
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by TFrere
Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:26 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Now Available - Testing the Waters: Electrical Junction Box Group Buy
Replies: 14
Views: 9788

Re: Testing the Waters: Electrical Junction Box Group Buy

I’m almost finished with my restoration and am pretty anxious. I found something that will work for me so you can take my name off the list. Thanks anyway.
by TFrere
Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1987 Montauk 17 Rub Rail Gap
Replies: 6
Views: 4695

Re: 1987 Montauk 17 Rub Rail Gap

Recently I replaced the rub rail on my 1985 Sport 15. The job was not bad. The rub rail was about $260 from Specialty Marine and fits 13 through 17 classic hulls. I’m not sure how you would splice it and not have an obvious repair showing. Good luck
by TFrere
Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 210 Outrage bow rail screw
Replies: 8
Views: 5366

Re: 210 Outrage bow rail screw

You could also use a rivet nut. Check on Amazon. You can get a rivet nut in stainless steel.
by TFrere
Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Re-power SUPER SPORT 15 with 115-HP
Replies: 14
Views: 17697

Re: Re-power SUPER SPORT 15 with 115-HP

I own a 1985 15’ Sport with a Yamaha F70 four stroke. When I see people at gas stations and at landings, I always get comments such as “that boat must fly with a 70.” I respond that it is rated for 70 HP. For the record, I am running a Stiletto 13-1/4” x 17” prop with the motor mounted 3 holes up. B...
by TFrere
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:26 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Restoring Shine Finish to Gel Coat Resin
Replies: 12
Views: 7740

Re: Restoring Shine Finish to Gel Coat Resin

That’s good information but when I look it up, the blue label is Cleaner Wax. The green label is the Restorer Wax. Are you using the cleaner wax?
by TFrere
Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:29 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1985 Montauk Gel Coat Color
Replies: 2
Views: 2554

Re: 1985 Montauk Gel Coat Color

My 1985 15’ Sport is Desert Tan. I bought some of the Spectrum gel coat and it was a perfect match both inside and out.
I would your Montauk is the same color.
by TFrere
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: AwlGrip Desert Tan
Replies: 11
Views: 12347

Re: AwlGrip Desert Tan

[Revives this thread after it has been dormant for two years and seven months] I would like to paint the non-skid on my 1985 Sport 15, and I’m hoping the Awlgrip Desert Sand is a close enough match. I see they have the color in multiple products. Have any readers of this thread tried the Awlgrip Des...