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biggiefl

Huge difference between an classic 15 and modern Whalers.

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Mount it as high as possible, not 2 holes up. Suzukis like to be mounted high. I would start with the 22"

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A range of 20 miles with two battery packs seems awfully low. A 50-HP four-stroke-power-cycle engine will burn less than 2-GPH at cruise with about 12-MPG or more. A distance of 20-miles would takes much less than 2-gallons of fuel. Would you be able to charge both battery packs for around $2? If yo...

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The SPORT 15 is much faster and more fun. The DAUNTLESS 15 you can stand up in..They are totally different boats outside of length.

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An additional tank is needed. You can use the same hose and bulb. If you want to strap it to the deck, an additional strapping kit would be needed as well. How far are you going that you would need more than 6gal? My 70hp Suzuki would go like 60+ miles on a single tank at cruise. Might be easier to ...

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A Sport T/T

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Aside: A Tender would not have steering, it would be a tiller model. The sport has a side console and steering whether it is used as a tender to a yacht or not.

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Boston Whaler made a couple models designed specifically for fly fishing called a CROSS TACKLE. They did not have poling platforms. They did have a custom bow rail that I think allowed you to lean against while casting.

I do not see the need for a poling platform if you have a trolling motor.

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There are many reasons why PERKO and others make drain plugs. Most Boston Whaler boats do not self drain and require a plug (or more) while at rest. Some use [check-valves on the] scuppers so that they do not need to use plugs. Many have good results with [check valves on scuppers] but they are not ...

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3 adults, 900lbs of fuel, 20hp kicker, and gear is a lot to ask from a 150hp. I would assume though that it should do better than 28mph with the right prop, especially when you have to be careful not to over rev. As I mentioned before, Suzukis like to be raised high but you can not do that until you...

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It is tempting for my 18' Outrage but not going to happen. Main reason is they are waaaay too ugly.

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You can do that. Back in the early 2000's it was much cheaper for me to import a Honda from Canada. Shipping was less than the sales tax I did not have to pay.

There is an Evinrude dealer by me with a new 40-HP for $3,800. A 60-HP for $5300 and a 140-HP G2 for $8200.

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$18,000 is very tempting? I can get a brand new 200 Suzuki for around $12,000 in Florida. Installed for $14,000.

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SCOTT—does the V6 come in 20" shaft? What is the weight difference between the two? Usually the ProXS, like the Yamaha V-Max, is the only model offered in 20-inch shaft, has a high performance gear case, and has different [engine control computer] mapping for more engine speed compared to more ...

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The ProXS comes in 20-inch shaft. I am not sure the [FOURSTROKE] 200 does. The ProXS is designed for lighter bass boats. The Revenge is pretty light.

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Ask a local motorcycle shop. The one by me used to send out parts to North Florida because he said the quality of local platers was not good enough.

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Don't fool yourself. I had a 15' center console with bottom paint and a 70hp Johnson jacked so high you could see the trim pump over the transom. I ran a custom OMC SST 20" prop and would do 48-49 WOT per GPS. She was squirrely as all get out. I would have to pull the throttle back and nail it ...

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That boat was designed to handle twin 120hp outboards which means over 700-lbs [on the transom]. The weight of a 500 to 600-lbs engine should not be a concern. If your engine weight now is 485-lbs, going to the Suzuki is [an increase in weight of] roughly the weight of one battery. I personally favo...

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Are you sure the PO did not do it intentionally to store the engine?

I personally would not replace the VRO, I would just premix.

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Glad I thought of [a hook in the hull bottom running surface causing the bow to stay down as a possible cause of the bow-down running attitude on the boat].

Keep us posted [on the outcome of fairing the hull bottom to eliminate the hook and the effect on trim when on plane].

biggiefl

Being your boat is homemade and wooden, you might be flexing the hull at speed which in turn acts like a hook. Hooks act like a trim tab and mash the bow down.

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I would not contact Marine Max in Sarasota, they do not know crap about classics. Engine and controls can be done by anyone you chose who sells outboards. What brand are you looking for? Upholstery can be done by anyone as well depending on what you want. If looking for OEm you would contact Anderso...

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That is a great suggestion about the VST and most likely the cause.

If you do not open the coil packages, you should be able to return them if unopened.

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No tank under the hood.

I had this problem once where someone put oil in the gas tank. It did not mix with the gas and got sucked up the fuel line and filled carbs with oil. Any chance that might have happened?

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Look into a bladder tank too.

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That is a LOT of weight with the CMC.

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I agree but let's see if eliminates the problem. Have you tried different heights? Is it hydraulic or manual.

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If you are getting 6300 with both one person and with five people, you need a larger propeller.

You should remove the jack plate.

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As far as I know, Whaler never kept count of how many anniversary editions were made.

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He has a three-bladed prop but is asking about a four-bladed propeller, which is way too much propeller. And four blades do not help with bow oscillation.

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My 19 REVENGE weighed about the same [as a 17 OUTRAGE II]. With a 115 Suzuki the top boat speed was 40-MPH. I would assume [a 17 OUTRAGE II with a Yamaha I-4 VMAX SHO 115] should [have boat speeds of 40-MPH] as well. A friend had a 1995 17 Outrage with a 150-HP Johnson, and that boat did close to 50...

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[Having] three people is the trick [to easier rub rail installation].

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Actually I believe the 25th Anniversary Edition 13-footer was the first model to have the SUPER SPORT interior and railings, which later became a [standard] model in 1984. The 40th Anniversary Edition 13-footer had a blue interior. The 25th Anniversary Edition 13-footers are not worth anymore than a...

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Personally owning a Suzuki DF40 on my 1981 SPORT 13, I recommend the Suzuki 30-HP with power trim and tilt. The difference between 32 and 35-MPH is not worth the expense or the weight [of a different engine choice that is more expensive and heavier].

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It all comes down to condition which we really can't see with pics. My appraisal still stands.

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I agree Jim. There is no way you could save money with a couple hundred pound savings. I buy aluminum trailers because they look better, are lighter, flex more, and don't turn white if acid drips on it when cleaning the hull. I have a 1982 Cox galvanized trailer under my 13' which came with it new. ...

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That is a sport, not a super sport. Is there a trailer? Any canvas? I would say [value is] around $5,000. Boat is in need of TLC. Probably add another $1,000 if TLC was taken care of.

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950 for dry hull, 350 for engine is 1300lbs. A trailer and some gear is easily another 600lbs. I don't see anything wrong.

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The optional aluminum trailers are mucho expensive.

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Wait until you break it in. Might just be a weird speed at 3500 and goes away at 3700.

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A 6-inch [trim tab size] will be plenty. How high is the engine mounted? What hole is the top bolt in from the bottom hole? The reason I ask: Suzuki engines like to be mounted high. A low-mounted engne will have the tendency to porpoise more than if mounted higher. I have had heavier engines than yo...

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No boat likes to get on plane gradually, a prop is not going to solve your ventilation. You need to goose it and get on plane then slow down and trim up.

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I agree with Frank and Phil. He had mechanical problems that he could not fix but did not try and hail the USCG? Decides to sleep to find out he needs to escape through a hatch. That is like Titanic flooding at that point. Then decides to hitch a ride to Delaware?

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According to Suzuki's boat tests online with boats with twin 200-HP engines: --5,900-lbs boat ran 48.7-MPH with 16 x 21.5 propellers --5,900-lbs boat ran 60.5-MPH with 16 x 26 propeller --6,200-lb boat ran 51.8-MPH with 16 x 23 propellers. What is [the boat's total] weight? What is boat speed? What ...

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I was under the assumption that the hull colors are gel [coat resin], not wraps. They might do a custom wrap from the factory but I never heard of it. Your options are wrap or marine paint. Both will scratch and both have a shorter life span than gel [coat resin]-- depending on how [the boat] is use...

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Since he was not considered missing until the following day, I would assume none of the above would be an answer to your questions [about MAYDAY calls, DSC radio use, and EPIRB PLB use].

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The white gel is bright white. The buff white is still white in my opinion. I have used them on many small repairs.

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I checked a registry on WhalerCentral and did not see your stencil owned by any member there who posted their boat's stencil number. The stencil number 3A0923 is [appropriate for] a 1969. My Dad bought me a new 13-footer in 1982 when I turned 13. I sold it in 1986 when I was 17 and took over the 19-...

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Growing up on the Barnegat Inlet in NJ which is very rough and one of the worst in the states, [the best method for handling large waves in the inlet] depends on the situation. If the wave looks like it is starting to crest, that is usually the most dangerous point as there can be a lot of force beh...

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Do not use 4200. Buy just a plain sealant or caulk like BoatLife.

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