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by johnlandnsea
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: POLL: What Device Used To Read Forum
Replies: 21
Views: 14686

Re: POLL: What Device Used To Read Forum

I use an iPad or iPhone.
by johnlandnsea
Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 270 Outrage
Replies: 3
Views: 3937

270 Outrage

I saw this 270 Outrage for sale the other day. It looked pretty clean if anybodies looking for a larger Whaler.

http://www.yachtstosea.com/new_vehicle_ ... ov=4757844
by johnlandnsea
Mon May 09, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Keel Repair - Beach Burn
Replies: 15
Views: 11742

Re: Keel Repair - Beach Burn

After viewing your picture I think you're just missing some gel coat. I'd wipe that area down with acetone to clean the surface and spray some gel coat on it. You can use a Preval sprayer to thin (with acetone) the gel coat. This will give you a clean, smooth looking finish.
by johnlandnsea
Tue May 03, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Keel Repair - Beach Burn
Replies: 15
Views: 11742

Re: Keel Repair - Beach Burn

Marine Tex is more of a marine Bondo repair. It's great for smaller fixes, sandable, and paintable. It's about the consistency of toothpaste in thickness and is comes in white and gray. West Sytem is one of the top of the line epoxies. Mixed without fillers it's fairly clear and has a honey like thi...
by johnlandnsea
Sun May 01, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Keel Repair - Beach Burn
Replies: 15
Views: 11742

Re: Keel Repair - Beach Burn

You could use Marine Tex or West System for a repair in this situation being that they're both epoxy. Marine Tex applied the way Phil has described allows the epoxy to cure to a glossy white (gel coat like) finish.
by johnlandnsea
Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Raymarine Dragonfly-4 Pro with Navionics
Replies: 18
Views: 11908

Re: Raymarine Dragonfly-4 Pro with Navionics

If you purchase the Dragonfly Pro option it gives you the WiFish feature. This allows you to broadcast (through wifi) a second display to your phone or tablet.
by johnlandnsea
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury and Yamaha Co-manufacturing of Engines
Replies: 13
Views: 9708

Re: Mercury and Yamaha Co-manufacturing of Engines

Brunswick has sold the bowling division. Also, I believe the Mercury-Yamaha partnership was dissolved in 2005 and 2006.
by johnlandnsea
Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
Replies: 5
Views: 5255

Re: Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models

Thanks for cleaning this up Jim. I was in a rush but wanted to get this info out to the group.
by johnlandnsea
Tue Apr 05, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
Replies: 5
Views: 5255

Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models

Seakeeper’s gyroscope technology is now available on Boston Whaler 350 Outrage and 420 Outrage boats. See: http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/2016/04/video-boston-whaler-signs-deal-with-seakeeper/?utm_source=trade-enewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=textlink&utm_campaign=enewsletter-040516
by johnlandnsea
Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:21 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Moeller 22-gallon On-deck Fuel Tank
Replies: 23
Views: 16712

Re: Moeller 22 Gallon topside tank

It looks like the mounts for that tank would miss screwing into a proper wood surface according to the wood locating diagram. Do you recall hitting wood or is it just screwed into the foam and non-skid?
by johnlandnsea
Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:18 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Montauk 170 Karavan Trailer Winch
Replies: 1
Views: 2431

Re: Winch capacity for Montauk 170 on Karavan trailer?

I have a Seachoice (#52251) 2000lb on my 170 Montauk. Works great.
http://www.jmsonline.net/manual-trailer ... 2000lb.htm

All of the different winch brands will have various hole patterns to fit most trailer configurations.
by johnlandnsea
Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:25 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Vernal Equinox
Replies: 11
Views: 8208

Re: Vernal Equinox

Great video! Thanks Jim
by johnlandnsea
Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Boarding ladder for Montauk
Replies: 10
Views: 9774

Re: Boarding ladder for Montauk

Would love to see pics of Martin Marine boarding ladder. Thx
by johnlandnsea
Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: MONTAUK Re-power; Transom Has Been Modified
Replies: 6
Views: 5717

Re: MONTAUK Re-power; Transom Has Been Modified

It sounds like you're referring to a jack plate. These will get you about a 5 inch variance in height. http://thmarine.com/th-marine-products/outboard-jack-plates/manual-jack-plates/cmc-manual-jack-plates.html I agree that repair of the transom would be the proper solution. However, if money is a pr...
by johnlandnsea
Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: OEM Stern Seat for MONTAUK
Replies: 2
Views: 3297

Re: OEM Stern Seat for MONTAUK

[The seat that is seen if you follow the link given above in the initial article] looks like this seat [made by a non-OEM aftermarket-vendor who recently came into the marketplace with items for Boston Whaler boats].
by johnlandnsea
Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Igloo Sportsman Cooler 55-Quart
Replies: 12
Views: 8393

Re: Igloo Sportsman Cooler 55-Quart

Ferdinando, would love to see pics of the cooler with the new cushion. How much did they charge to upholster/copy the Whaler cushion?
by johnlandnsea
Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Igloo Sportsman Cooler 55-Quart
Replies: 12
Views: 8393

Re: Igloo Sportsman Cooler 55-Quart

The Sportsman 55 is currently priced $199.98 at Sams Club. That's a great price for a comparable cooler. I've also looked at the Coleman Esky series but their dimension are a little rounded and oddly shaped.
by johnlandnsea
Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:59 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Igloo Sportsman Cooler 55-Quart
Replies: 12
Views: 8393

Re: Igloo Sportsman Cooler 55-Quart

I'm thinking of replacing my standard Igloo 72qt with the Igloo Sportsman 55 since the dimensions are so close. It looks like I'd have to add snaps for the cushion. Are you happy with yours?
by johnlandnsea
Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust
Replies: 24
Views: 17981

Re: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust

Thanks Tim. Sounds like I need to raise my engine one or two holes.
by johnlandnsea
Sat Feb 27, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust
Replies: 24
Views: 17981

Re: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust

Tim, could you give us your engine stats please (what hp, max RPMs/WOT speed, prop size)? Thanks.
by johnlandnsea
Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:20 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust
Replies: 24
Views: 17981

Re: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust

Phil,

At WOT I was running 5800 RPMs. Here's a pic of the engine mount height...
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by johnlandnsea
Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust
Replies: 24
Views: 17981

Re: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust

Yes, I agree Timf. I believe the larger gearcase does slow it a bit. But I wanted the extra low end torque and 40mph is still plenty of speed. I use to be a competitive barefoot water-skier and I'd bet that I could foot behind it. With that said, my main reason for low end torque is for better contr...
by johnlandnsea
Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust
Replies: 24
Views: 17981

Re: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust

The 170 Montauk topped out at 40-MPH with the Mercury 90-HP FOURSTROKE Command Thrust. It's propped with Mercury's Enertia 14.2 X 18 propeller. [The 170 MONTAUK] handled great and [the 90-HP engine] felt like more than enough horsepower to get the job done! I had two people on board, one dog, and 12...
by johnlandnsea
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust
Replies: 24
Views: 17981

Re: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust

timf--I'll keep you posted on the performance. He didn't go into too much detail from what I remember. Sorry. Dutchman--the Mercury Command Thrust has the larger gear case from their 150-HP FOURSTROKE model, so it has a considerable amount of torque and a much larger propeller blade than a standard ...
by johnlandnsea
Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 170 Montauk Sun Lounge Option
Replies: 6
Views: 7733

Re: 170 Montauk Sun Lounge Option

Does anybody know what year the Sun Lounge was first offered? I too have an 04 Montauk 170 and haven't found the correct wood locating diagram (unless it's the 2002 diagram). I believe ENDUS is correct that the proper wood placement is missing aft for seating. Also, I think the existing wood in fron...
by johnlandnsea
Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust
Replies: 24
Views: 17981

Re: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust

Yes, the Montauk 170 is right on the edge for recommendation of the the Mercury 90 FOURSTROKE Command Thrust. [Command Thrust] allows the option of larger [diameter] propellers, especially if you're looking for better control and lower end torque. If you're going for top-end speed, then the standard...
by johnlandnsea
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:28 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust
Replies: 24
Views: 17981

170 MONTAUK Re-power with 115-HP Mercury Command Thrust

I'm currently re-powering a 2004 Montauk 170. I was leaning towards the Mercury 115 FOURSTROKE Command Thrust since it is the same footprint as the 90. I talked with an engineer at Boston Whaler, and he said the 90-HP would be the maximum for that boat. They do tests, and they have maximum ratings f...