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by drewread
Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:48 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2004 150 Sport: Source for Cushions
Replies: 12
Views: 5460

Re: 2004 150 Sport: Source for Cushions

I think a lot of us were spoiled by the great quality and service of Hall's Nautical Upholstery years ago - she was the best. The last cushion I bought from Anderson MFG and Upholstery years ago was good quality but arrived incomplete and I was not happy with the customer service after the sale. I ...
by drewread
Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Proper Display of Navigation Lights
Replies: 6
Views: 4201

Re: Proper Display of Navigation Lights

Jim, an interesting discussion indeed. My Outrage 22 [navigation lighting is] likely not correct The current setup is: --Switch position 1 - All-round lamp (on top of the aftermarket T-top) which would be for a boat at anchor. --Switch position 2 - Red and Green sidelight lamps (installed at the Bos...
by drewread
Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Rub Rail Installation: Seven Questions
Replies: 16
Views: 5399

Re: Rub Rail Installation: Five Questions

jimh wrote:
bobross wrote:...got the "Irwin" style clamps.


Please give a link to a web page that illustrates an Irwin-style clamp.


I'm not the OP, but I would assume that they are talking about one handed bar clamps.

https://www.irwin.com/tools/clamps/one-handed-micro-bar-clamps
by drewread
Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Recommended GPR Fish Finder for 1981 Sport 13
Replies: 4
Views: 6944

Re: Recommended GPR Fish Finder for 1981 Sport 13

The nice thing about the Raymarine Dragonfly PRO units is that you can pair them up over WiFi with a tablet or your mobile phone (Apple or Android) that is runiing the Navionics Boating app to have a second screen. I found that running the navigation charts on a tablet gave me a good viewing size fo...
by drewread
Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: E-TEC 200 Air in Oil Lines
Replies: 8
Views: 5708

Re: E-TEC 200

What was the part number on the new in-line oil filter? I checked on the great Evinrude part website SHOP2.EVINRUDE.COM , and I noticed that the oil filter is listed as part number "5004958 OIL FILTER" but the availability column says "CALL YOUR DEALER." The part number from my ...
by drewread
Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: E-TEC 200 Air in Oil Lines
Replies: 8
Views: 5708

Re: E-TEC 200

You must have the "small block" 2.6L E-TEC which has a filter. It is important to note the the arrow on the filter is installed AGAINST the flow of oil otherwise it will develop vaccum bubbles and throw an alarm. This seems counterintuitive, but the Evrinde manual and service bullietins s...
by drewread
Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: New Boston Whaler Boat Inventory and Sales
Replies: 15
Views: 6271

Re: New Boston Whaler Boat Inventory and Sales

In Ontario, Canada, boat and RV sales are at an all time high. My marina owner has sold more boats already this year than he ever has in one year. It is worth noting that they also were forced to open two months later than normal by the government. My father-in-law bought a larger trailer this year ...
by drewread
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:54 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: My new 1990 Super Sport 15
Replies: 24
Views: 14985

Re: My new 1990 Super Sport 15

Give the straps a few more twists to help with reducing the vibration.

Edit: She looks great by the way!
by drewread
Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: In need of a favor (measurement) 20-22 Outrage
Replies: 6
Views: 10656

Re: In need of a favor (measurement) 20-22 Outrage

jimh wrote:DREW—I will illustrate a few features of my trailer when I get back home to my main computer. I have been out boating and up north without a real computer or good internet access for several weeks.


Enjoy your trip.
by drewread
Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: In need of a favor (measurement) 20-22 Outrage
Replies: 6
Views: 10656

Re: In need of a favor (measurement) 20-22 Outrage

Jimh,

I have the same hull, can you post a few photos of your trailer setup when you have a chance?

Thank you.

drewread
by drewread
Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:19 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1988 SUPER SPORT LIMITED 15: Black Plastic Hinges
Replies: 8
Views: 7914

Re: 1988 SUPER SPORT LIMITED 15: Black Plastic Hinges

I want to find stainless steel hinges to replace the [black plastic hinges]. There are nine plastic hinges on the Super Sport Limited models, and they do fail as the boat gets older. Three hinges are under each seat bench, and three hinges under the rear seat back. hinge.jpg [Please do not post link...
by drewread
Wed Aug 22, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

I'd have to epoxy (with filler) the upper holes anyway, as I would be drilling through a portion of the hole anyway :)
by drewread
Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

Drew - I am sorry I missed this thread when you originally started it. My prop sheet shows the recommended prop (by Boston Whaler owners with the same hull/engine) is 13-7/8" x 21" Viper. I also have a note it should be mounted 2 holes up for this prop. With your mounting... " the ef...
by drewread
Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:09 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

Due to the camera lens getting some spray, the position of the anti-ventilation plate is not in sharp focus in your nice recording. As best I can tell, it looks like the engine mounting height could be raised more, as the AV-Plate seems to be still running under the water. As for the present locati...
by drewread
Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

OK, it is the time of year that I am once again thinking that there is more juice in my boat than my current mounting arrangements are allowing for. I have created a video of my engine running at full throttle at it's current mounting height ( https://youtu.be/2uNWmN0M8RI ) Any feedback on the curre...
by drewread
Sun Jul 15, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch
Replies: 15
Views: 9400

Re: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch

Yes, a pair of hinges has made this substantially safer to walk on.
by drewread
Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Removable Trolling Motor Options
Replies: 6
Views: 5652

Re: Removable Trolling Motor Options

The concern you are going to have with the threaded insert idea will be water intrusion. I don't see how you could have them installed and have them completely sealed from the elements. FWIW the Black piece can be removed very easily from my install, simply 4 bolts which are only into the aluminum. ...
by drewread
Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Removable Trolling Motor Options
Replies: 6
Views: 5652

Re: Removable Trolling Motor Options

Not sure what brand trolling motor you have, but Minn Kota makes a bunch of mounts that allow you to remove your trolling motor quite easily. I created a bracket for my 15' Super Sport Limited that I bolted the removable motor mount base to. The bracket allowed me to move the trolling motor outside ...
by drewread
Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer: Rub Rail at Combined Sidelight Lamp
Replies: 2
Views: 3269

Re: 13-footer: Rub Rail at Combined Sidelight Lamp

Bolt it on with 3M 4200 to bed it. It will be a pain in the arse to ever get off, but you will have no water intrusion.
by drewread
Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

Well, after spending a week on the water I am quite happy with the overall performance. The numbers haven't changed much from my initial report, and once figuring out the proper trim I don't have porpoising problems. I could probably play around with the prop selection endlessly and eek out another ...
by drewread
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch
Replies: 15
Views: 9400

Re: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch

Yes, there are a million ways to make this work. I'm wondering how it was supposed to work originally ;)

Thanks for the suggestions though.
by drewread
Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch
Replies: 15
Views: 9400

Re: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch

This is a Super Sport Limited.. There is no wood. The lid is fiberglass.
by drewread
Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch
Replies: 15
Views: 9400

Re: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch

It doesn't pop up, the new bungee is as tight as I could tie it.

The hatch slides astern, there is nothing to stop it from doing so except the angled underside of the hatch. I will post a photo this weekend..
by drewread
Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch
Replies: 15
Views: 9400

Re: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch

No hinges, no unfilled holes.. Hence my confusion as to the attachment method. :)

Anyone have a photo of the hinge location? Is that the factory location?
by drewread
Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

The propeller is an Evinrude Aluminum one: http://shop.evinrude.com/product/0/76...2_Pitch_RH Aluminum 19RH, 3 blade, 13.2" Diameter, 19" Pitch, Standard Rotation I think I need to possibly tweak the mounting height to deal with the potential porpoising concern, but I'm happy so far. I'm o...
by drewread
Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch
Replies: 15
Views: 9400

15 Super Sport Limited Securing Bow Hatch

When I purchased my used 1989 15 Super Sport Limited it had nothing securing the hatch for the bow anchor locker. The only indication that there ever was any sort of attachment for [the bow anchor locker hatch] is the standard U-clips that generally have a bungee cord through them. I installed a nic...
by drewread
Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

Hello all, I had the 15' Super Sport Limited out with the new 60HP E-TEC for the first time yesterday. I headed out to Bellwood Lake Conservation area to test things out and get some data on the prop choice. The dealer calculated the correct prop to be a 19 pitch, and judging by the results I think ...
by drewread
Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: Propellor suggestion for 60hp E-TEC on 15' SS Limited?

It is a 60, not the heavier 60HO due to the additional weight.
by drewread
Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

15' SS Limited with E-TEC 60

Hello. [Give] a suggestion for a starting point for a propellor for an E-TEC 60 mounted on a 15 Super Sport Limited.

I'm looking for something that offers overall decent performance while occasionally pulling a tube or a skiier as my children get older.
by drewread
Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 2001 Sport 13 Repower
Replies: 13
Views: 9564

Re: 2001 Sport 13 Repower

Reports seem to be that due to the additional weight there is little difference. But I am only repeating what has already been said in other threads, I don't have any experience with it myself.
by drewread
Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 2001 Sport 13 Repower
Replies: 13
Views: 9564

Re: 2001 Sport 13 Repower

Read down through this forum and others and you will see these same conclusions have been reached by many others regarding the 13-footer re-power. A majority of the 40-HP engines are, as you have discovered, simply too heavy for the older hulls. As such most owners are putting on the lower HP engine...
by drewread
Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 2001 Sport 13 Repower
Replies: 13
Views: 9564

Re: 2001 Sport 13 Repower

Good luck getting insurance for a hull rated at a max of 40hp if you have a 50 or 60hp engine in it. There is a reason for that.

I do believe the hull's are a substantially different design, but I'm sure someone else can chime in on that.
by drewread
Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 2001 Sport 13 Repower
Replies: 13
Views: 9564

Re: 2001 Sport 13 Repower

On a 13' hull your maximum horsepower rating is 40hp. The newer engines are all substantially heavier than the two-strokes of old, so you will have a hard time getting a new 40hp to sit well on that hull. When I was looking in the past I think I found the Tohatsu was the lightest 40hp option, but wi...
by drewread
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

Update - I ordered my E-TEC 60hp engine yesterday. I am hoping to have it rigged by this weekend, but as it is a long weekend here in Canada I imagine it will likely be rigged by mid-week next week. Anyone have prop suggestions for this rig? I'd at least like to start in the right ballpark. Thanks f...
by drewread
Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15-footer Transom Split at Green Line
Replies: 2
Views: 2477

Re: 15-footer Transom Split at Green Line

Hi Jim,

I will be using West epoxy and fillers to do the main repair, but the MarineTex will cap it off as it is (I believe) UV resistant, and the West epoxies are not to my knowledge UV resistant. Hence the Spar Varnish over epoxy finished wood.

Thanks.

Andrew
by drewread
Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15-footer Transom Split at Green Line
Replies: 2
Views: 2477

15-footer Transom Split at Green Line

Hi all--my 15' Super Sport Limited has a split at the green-line joint at the transom. What is the recommended repair? transom.jpg I was considering filling it with epoxy and fillers and then capping it off with some MarineTex somehow died a similar blue. Any concerns with trapping a pile of moistur...
by drewread
Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:11 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Replies: 22
Views: 22388

15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60

Hello, I just picked up a nice 15' Super Sport Limited this weekend, so now my 13' Sport has a friend until it finds a new home.. The lower unit on the Johnson 70 VRO that the 15' SSL came with is pretty badly banged up, and rather that replace that I am considering purchasing an ETEC 60 as a replac...
by drewread
Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Raymarine Dragonfly-4 Pro with Navionics
Replies: 18
Views: 11909

Re: Raymarine Dragonfly-4 Pro with Navionics

I have a Dragonfly 5-PRO, with Navionics+, and have had it installed for two years on my 13' Whaler. On its own the Dragonfly is an 'OK' unit. The depth-sounder / fish-finder portion of it seems to be pretty good and fairly accurate, although placement of the transducer on the 13' Whaler was quite a...
by drewread
Tue Sep 20, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Specialty Marine for refit
Replies: 7
Views: 5697

Re: Specialty Marine for refit

I have their LED bow light and stern light. Although the metal work seems fine I have not had it long enough to comment on the quality of the stainless. I can however comment on the quality of the lights themselves. The bow light's plastic has a distinctly orange colour, and I have asked them to rep...
by drewread
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:39 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Navigation Rules: Right of way
Replies: 43
Views: 23396

Re: Navigation Rules: Right of way

Well, talk about taking a comment based on common sense and common practice and blowing it out of proportion. Regardless of the actual Maritime Law and rules of navigation, I dare you to sail your boat in front of one of those Lakers and expect it to give way. Personally my life and the life of my p...
by drewread
Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Navigation Rules: Right of way
Replies: 43
Views: 23396

Navigation Rules: Right of way

These bulk carrier here on the fresh water lakes always amaze me. Some people don't know that we have these 1,000 ft ships roam these waters. I always give the the right of way no matter if the "rules" say I have the right of way and no matter if I'm in my 32ft sailboat or my 15ft Whaler....