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by onlyawhaler
Tue Feb 25, 2020 3:29 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Powering Above OEM Rating
Replies: 27
Views: 8354

Re: Powering Above OEM Rating

I think the two bigger questions are insurance and selling an overpowered boat when that time comes. It is really not a big deal if a state giving a ticket on the ramp or the Coast Guard state on federal waters or off shore waters. Thats an inconvenience, not a game changer Boat insurance and the ve...
by onlyawhaler
Tue Feb 26, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: New Mercury VERADO Engines
Replies: 10
Views: 7558

Re: New Verado Design

The new entries from Mercury Marine are confusing. From what I can tell, they are still making the 350 and 400 straight-six supercharged engines. They are the traditional prawn-shaped look that they have had for years. These are the last of the big VERADO engines. The new 200, 250, and 300 are new V...
by onlyawhaler
Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:21 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 16 SL—the Black Sheep
Replies: 4
Views: 3756

Re: 16 SL—the Black Sheep

I had a 16SL years ago and I am sorry I sold it. The 16SL boat came out of Arizona, and I brought it up to Utah to use with our children when they were smaller. For a 16-foot boat, the in-deck storage was very nice, passenger console had deep storage, and seating was great for smaller children. I ch...
by onlyawhaler
Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Selling MONTAUK--Talk Me Out of Doing It
Replies: 9
Views: 6781

Re: Selling MONTAUK--Talk Me Out of Doing It

I had one. I sold it. Worst mistake ever
Some things you can't ever replace
Thats one of them

Sterling
Onlyawhaler
by onlyawhaler
Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury Introduces a V6 FOURSTROKE in 175, 200, and 225-HP
Replies: 25
Views: 14296

Re: Mercury Introduces a V6 FOURSTROKE in 175, 200, and 225-HP

Wow, sounds great, looks really ugly. The big Verado, "prawn" look had to grow on me over the years. Newer decals and trim pieces have made it better. The smaller 150 4 cylinder is great looking, great running and easy to maintain. Easy to like from day one. These, I will never warm up to-...
by onlyawhaler
Sun Oct 30, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Trailer set up for 1997 Outrage 20
Replies: 5
Views: 4402

Re: Trailer set up for 1997 Outrage 20

Duane is correct in his statement on the bunk trailer recommended by Whaler Everything I have seen in recent years has been completely bunk supported and not keel supported. Rollers only for launching and retrieving. I have read accounts on the older classic Whalers recommending keel support and not...
by onlyawhaler
Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Trailer set up for 1997 Outrage 20
Replies: 5
Views: 4402

Re: Trailer set up for 1997 Outrage 20

I have a 1999 Outrage 20 which I upgrade the trailer a year ago to a tandem axle galvanized trailer. Same boat as you have. We don't have a Boston Whaler dealer in the state which I live (Utah) so I bought one on the open market and had to do the adjustments on my own. Up front, I wound up taking it...