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I just bought bow cushions for my outrage(it came with snaps) and quality and workmanship look excellent. We will see how they hold up over time but I do not see why they wouldn't. The savings over the competition was well worth it so far.

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Where are your registration numbers? If you had a hose in there and that seal was not sealed, you just got your answer. Yes 120-lbs will add a list to one side. Maybe put the 45-lbs of chain on the starboard side. I would inspect the hull but would not sand off the paint. If there was damage and eno...

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There are very few transom problems on Montauks. If the drain tubes are intact and everything looks good, don't sweat it. Lastly, do not be "that guy" when it comes to buying a Whaler. Any 1984 boat is going to have some imperfections and probably some water in the hull. Don't over think i...

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Many outboard engine tachometers are adjustable, so check the pole switch position.

I even ran a 19 SST on my 60-HP The 48spl ran a 17 aluminum. I have owned five or six 15's.

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I've been down that canal. Should sell fast.

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Good point! I have one in tan. Will check the fit one day.

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There has got to be a current coming from someplace. Not uncommon but if a lot of current it could slowly corrode underwater fittings. A battery switch eliminates this. What test are you trying to perform? I have NEVER heard of anyone using an ohm meter on a drain tube before. If there tubes/fitting...

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Disconnect the battery and try again

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It really depends on time, money and interest. If everything is solid I would stick a jackplate on it and go. If trying to restore then I would fill holes, possibly raise transom up, and drill new holes. If trying to restore to look like new, probably not the correct donor and hence why I would go b...

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You know the water did not get into that [under deck mid-cockpit] area as it is not in the weather. Q: Can you take a pic of the area you think the water is coming in from? Water in fish wells would not saturate your foam, only a major breach in the hull. Usually what people think is waterlogged is ...

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Good summary Jim. The other thing is....no matter how heavy, it still will not sink ;)

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The on-trailer view of the engine shows a 1986 or newer 115-HP on Giddy Up. The view of the boat in the water shows a 1980 to 1983 cowling on it. Was [the engine] changed or [was the change] just the front cover that covers the latches to remove the cowl? [Note to NICK: Bob is often working overseas...

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Don't jets get their cooling from the jet flow itself? Is there a clog getting to the engine? Is the flow sufficient? When my clearance was too much on my old jetski not only did it lack power but it lacked cooling. Poppits might be the problem but getting to them is usually a bear on an outboard du...

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IN the US the last 2 digits are year so it would be a 2005. Whaler never made that hull in 2005.

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Again, [the 610-lbs] is JUST engine weight and I believe the 305-lbs [referenced for older outboard engines] was without PTnT, propeller, steering, VRO tank, and batteries.

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There is no room under the console to store anything more than a fire extinguisher. I would personally keep what you have and make a storage box for under the front thwart.

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Put a manual jackplate on it and don't sweat it.

Bottom paint can grow over time as people raise it a hair every year when they paint. Some also do not like the scum line that can go above the paint if moored in more rougher waters and will raise the paint line to cover it.

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Removing them makes them run cold. Removing the guts and replacing the "plug" is the same as it being open. Check online. I used to get mine I think from Sierra.

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Your tach may not be accurate. I have owned 3 with 86-91 70's and I ran 2 with 13x19 SST and getting more than 5400rpm. I had bolted all the way up that I ran a 13x20 and it would just sit at 6k at 48+mph.

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With a tiller I totally agree. When you have to stand up, turn around, climb over the seat, battery & gas tanks to pull start the engine is not convenient, especially if you waterski.

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Mount two- or three-holes up. If blind holes were used, get a jack plate and experiment with height. A 60 Bigfoot will be fine for your situation. A friend has a Suzuki 60 on his [Madetauk] and she runs 35-MPH.

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All depends on condition and desired performance. The 90hp Yamaha is known to be more like 80hp. You will lose quit a bit of speed and holeshot. You will gain a lot less weight, much more quiet, and much more fuel efficient. The Yamaha almost sounds like a 4stroke compared to the crossflow V4 OMC wh...

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Did they make the 25 in 1979? If so the 1979 brochure was the last year they posted performance numbers with the max and min hp. I would think I would want the larger displacement engine if going with a 200. The difference of a 200 vs 225 would be minimal in my opinion.

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

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I believe you can not get PTnT with a 15" shaft. Many people put 20inch engines on their older hulls, as Phil and Jim mention. Many people want and desire an electric start engine with power trim and tilt engine, and it will benefit in resale. And, as you know, will be much easier to find used ...

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Why are you bothering? Drill out the thermostat and put the "plug" that is left back in and run. It will have sufficient backpressure and will not run too cold. Unless running in cold temperatures a LOT, it is not really necessary to run a thermos if it is giving you grief. PS: they make a...

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To summarize: Engine mounting is identical on older OMC and Yamaha engines to your 90hp today. The difference was many dealers used the blind holes as it was normal to have the engine mounted smack on the transom which has been proven to rob performance and hence why we mount higher today. A good in...

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I personally would not be afraid if the price was right.

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Steve you should be running a 13x19 SST on that and raise that puppy up. Max rpm on the 89 is 6k.

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If somebody states that they were running with 750lbs and it was just fine....and this person runs, for a few decades, his own Boston Whaler website. Why would you deny his statements and take the word of "somebody" at Boston Whaler told another person that 610 was max? Boston Whaler did n...

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I'm waiting on fall weather so I can start going out on the boat: hot summer.

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He received the same info from the other Whaler site weeks ago. Somebody did a very nice splash including the cap but it is not a Whaler.

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Sounds like new cable time. I personally replace the helm and the cable if I am not sure when it was last changed. It is not that much more $.

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Many times the trim "tab" on a jackplate does not do as much due to elevated height. Steering is easy to check as the jackplate makes installing the cable a cinch.

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Start saving for a new engine. You would get 31 with a 35 or 40hp. Trimmed out should be at least 40, more like 45+ setup correctly and no gear.

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A real Lo-pro. Don't see too many of them in original condition etc. I would estimate probably the $3500-5500 range depending on fuel tank, soft spots, water in the hull, etc. The engine and trailer are not worth much overall.

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Water could have come over the stern or out of the locker. depending on what was going on.

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Good info. and good to know as my 19 Banana Revenge was I think listed at 1650. I have also read that the 18' OR may be understated in HP. Lastly the classic Montauk is rated at 100hp so 50hp for an extra 300lbs.

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How far out did you have it trimmed to get 36mph? If not trimmed to the max, that is about what you will get. Did you ask the owner what it used to run when he had it?

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What websites are you looking at? I see them all over the place for sale.

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Used or new? What kind of back cushions? The only OEM back cushions are for the rod holders.

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It looks pretty high in the pic.

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They made the 110 for a couple of years in the 80's for whatever reason. Kinda like the 185hp. It is not a SPL version like the 88 or 112 and hence why I "assume" it has PTnT. Looks to be a 1985 but not a great pic.

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Engine is not too heavy. Set back bracket offsets the weight some and makes reversing a bit more difficult. Setback(jackplate) adds speed if set up correctly and allows for running in more shallow water.Many people have overpowered their 16/17's with 115hp or more. What Jim said is true about steeri...

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You can easily check the float when gauge is removed by moving the arm.

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I have a 1981 13 sport with a 2004 Suzuki 40hp and set up properly with SS prop etc. I can get 39 in ideal conditions. I have owned this boat(with a 35hp) since I was 13 and I am still alive.

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Jim they are international and specialize in LARGE propellers. It is nice that they cater to locals as well. As far as boat population goes I am certain that the Miami and Ft Lauderdale boat shows are 2 of the largest in the world(Ft Lauderdale being #1). Your Mid America(Ohio) comes in around #13 w...

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Where in FL?

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I have a F115 on mine and honestly it is not a bad performer, probably better than my Banana 19 w/115. I agree on needing more however but not sure that a 135 vs 150 would be too much difference.

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I don't what all the fuss is about. Gel is what comes on boats and boats sit in the water without any kind of barrier coat on them. I agree that topside paint is not the answer if time is a week or so. I also would recommend Petit as they make a bright white bottom paint and that may be an easier so...

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