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by Mambo Minnow
Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Tesla Boat Trailer Towing
Replies: 22
Views: 2591

Re: Tesla Boat Trailer Towing

I hedged my bet and bought a Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid in 2021 to tow my Whaler.
by Mambo Minnow
Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Nick Manukas (Toshgib, Bigshot)
Replies: 7
Views: 873

Re: Nick Manukas (Toshgib, Bigshot)

It’s very saddening for me to realize all three aboard in this picture are no longer with us physically but will remain so in spirit. Fair winds and following seas!
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Nick Manukas (Toshgib, Bigshot)
Replies: 7
Views: 873

Re: Nick Manukas (Toshgib, Bigshot)

I am very saddened to hear this bad news, Frank. I met Nick and yourself at one of the Suwannee River rendezvous back in 2005 with the also late "WhalerAce", Ace McCreight. I had conversed on this website for many years but until I moved to Florida I did not get to meet these gentlemen in ...
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Aug 20, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Boat for Boston Harbor, New England Coast
Replies: 11
Views: 2654

Re: Boat for Boston Harbor, New England Coast

I tow a 1984 Montauk 17 with my wife's 2017 Honda Pilot without problems. I have used the MONTAUK 17 inside Boston Harbor, but mostly I use the MONTAUK 17 on Cape Cod Bay. Boston Harbor has speed restrictions in the inner harbor. Public launch ramps are limited around there. I launched at Wellington...
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Visiting Oahu March 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 2199

Re: Visiting Oahu March 2023

I just visited first time in 27 years since I was stationed there in the Navy. The traffic is really horrendous now. However, the North Shore looks pretty much the same as I remember it. I did not get to do any boating
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Source for Rebuild Kit for Ritchie Compass
Replies: 6
Views: 1396

Re: Source for Rebuild Kit for Ritchie Compass

Viking in Pembroke is a factory authorized repair site. Ritchie has stopped servicing a lot of older compasses.
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2000 Conquest 23 Paint Match for Door Frame
Replies: 1
Views: 1344

Re: 2000 Conquest 23 Paint Match for Door Frame

I removed my door frame and had the frame powder coated. Peeling paint on the frame is a common problem in these models.
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 210 Ventura Maximum HP
Replies: 3
Views: 1412

Re: 210 Ventura Maximum HP

The USCG plate rates it at 250hp.
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE
Replies: 20
Views: 5049

Re: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE

I noted that all the promotional pictures feature freshwater boats and environments. Given the level of submergence of the ROTAX design, it will be interesting to see what level of corrosion protection and warranty will be offered. It would give me pause to use this setup in saltwater, in the same m...
by Mambo Minnow
Sat May 21, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Bennett Trim Tab Customer Service
Replies: 4
Views: 863

Re: Bennett Trim Tab Customer Service

To hear this good news about Bennett customer service is great. The fellow known as Tabman provided unprecedented customer service before Yamaha bought Bennett.
by Mambo Minnow
Tue May 03, 2022 6:37 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1999 23 Conquest Repower: Single or Twin; EST Controls
Replies: 10
Views: 4987

Re: 1999 23 Conquest Repower: Single or Twin; EST Controls

[For a 1999 23 CONQUEST] twin 150-HP engines [are ideal propulsion].
by Mambo Minnow
Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1998 21 CONQUEST Fuel Capacity
Replies: 3
Views: 2338

Re: 1998 21 CONQUEST Fuel Capacity

I have a 1999 Conquest 21 with an Optimax 200hp direct injection two stroke engine. The boat still came with the 92 gallon fuel tank.
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Nov 21, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Sad News: Passing of “WhalerAce”
Replies: 2
Views: 2068

Sad News: Passing of “WhalerAce”

It is with deep sadness I must report the passing of longtime forum member, Mike “Ace” McCreight aka “WhalerAce”. He was preceded in death just 2 months prior by his lovely bride Joy. He was just shy of attending by 2 days his 45th reunion with shipmates at The Citadel. We ran in some of the same Na...
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Jul 31, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 4330

Re: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual

I have the manual for my 1999 Conquest 21, but I can tell you it’s very generic and of limited utility. I have the owners packet red pouch with all the original documentation boat, motor and accessories
by Mambo Minnow
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Scarcity of New Outboard Engines
Replies: 21
Views: 10950

Re: Scarcity of New Outboard Engines

I just visited the local MarineMax dealer on my lunch break to order a part. I noted to the clerk the show floor looking pretty bare. He stated all boats already sold and no available inventory for sale. It seems dealerships are reliant on service and parts after the sale for revenue.
by Mambo Minnow
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2001 Ventura 210 OptiMax Engine Failure
Replies: 21
Views: 13439

Re: 2001 Ventura 210 OptiMax Engine Failure

I own same the hull and the same engine. Unfortunately, 2001 was the worst year for these Mercury OptiMax engines. If you search on the forum, you’ll get the details. I won’t repeat here. Given the long wait on new engines, a repair is your best option to save the summer. The Mercury OptiMax engines...
by Mambo Minnow
Fri May 14, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Evinrude Rumors
Replies: 29
Views: 13607

Re: Evinrude Rumors

Great BRP statistics if you own a snow mobile, but I’m in Florida and this is a boating site.

I never mentioned Mercury, I’ve owned both Mercury’s and Evinrudes for the record.

Bottom line: Both E-Tec and Optimax were doomed due to Goverment environmental regulation.
by Mambo Minnow
Sun May 09, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Evinrude Rumors
Replies: 29
Views: 13607

Re: Evinrude Rumors

Fred Kiekafer expertly analyzes why the return of Evinrude is highly unlikely. Covid or not, BRP can’t overcome government regulation skewed against two stroke technology.

https://www.speedonthewater.com/what-re ... nrude/amp/
by Mambo Minnow
Sat May 08, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Evinrude Rumors
Replies: 29
Views: 13607

Re: Evinrude Rumors

Where is the objective quantifiable evidence for such wild speculation?
by Mambo Minnow
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Boston Whaler Re-opens Former Sea Ray Plant at Palm Coast, Florida
Replies: 6
Views: 4737

Re: Boston Whaler to Re-open Closed SeaRay Plant

Jefecinco--the history of Boston Whaler has included several ownership changes prior to Brunswick. Reebok and Meridien, to name two, were previous owners not exactly known for their love of recreational boating. Very few Rockland workers made the move to Edgewater. Chuck Bennett was one of the few w...
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Toshgib aka Binky
Replies: 5
Views: 4338

Re: The passing of my dad Richard Messineo ("Binky" "Binkster")

Condolences on the loss of your father,”Binky”.
I remember him quite well and enjoyed this forum for over 20 years due to his many contributions. You can still access the older forum thanks to JimH and I hope you can search and see his many posts to remember his love of classic Whalers.
by Mambo Minnow
Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury Verado 600-HP V12
Replies: 14
Views: 5027

Re: Mercury Verado 600-HP V12

JimH, one of the test boats on Lake X is a 420 Outrage with triple VERADOV12 .

I won’t post the link since as you point out above some don’t seem to always work when you want them to do so.
by Mambo Minnow
Thu Feb 11, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury Verado 600-HP V12
Replies: 14
Views: 5027

Mercury Verado 600-HP V12

Mercury has a new VERADO 600-HP V12. [New link that works:] https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/engines/outboard/verado/verado-600hp/ [To see a very complex webpage with all sort of animation visit the link below. Warning: you may need a 600-HP browser to be able to see all the complex animations th...
by Mambo Minnow
Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:50 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 190 Outrage Production Status
Replies: 8
Views: 3601

Re: 190 Outrage Production Status

The 190 NANTUCKET also called the 190 OUTRAGE was a modern classic. Those boats sure to be a popular collector's model in the future.
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Boston Whaler Re-opens Former Sea Ray Plant at Palm Coast, Florida
Replies: 6
Views: 4737

Re: Boston Whaler to Re-open Closed SeaRay Plant

I have friends that were laid off when that plant closed. I’m not sure they would want to return.
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury Re-Power Rebate Program January to March 2021
Replies: 1
Views: 1444

Re: Mercury Re-Power Rebate Program January to March 2021

Thanks for sharing this news.
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OptiMax--Almost Gone
Replies: 6
Views: 4338

Re: OptiMax--Almost Gone

Thanks JimH for sharing the Quicksilver video.

I’ve been fortunate with my 1999 Optimax 200-HP and there have been no powerhead problems. The biggest repair for me has been the trim-tilt hydraulics on the midsection. I will likely update to a Mercury FourStroke because of the Optimax noise level.
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Evinrude News
Replies: 6
Views: 3508

Re: Evinrude News

Whatever the new technology, we know it won’t be applicable to Boston Whaler boats - old or new.
by Mambo Minnow
Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: Introduction to the Forum Software
Topic: The New Forum at Year Five
Replies: 9
Views: 11238

Re: The New Forum at Year Five

Thanks JimH, I have been a forum member, both old and new site and although social media has taken over I still enjoy the old http protocol!
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Labor Day Weekend Launch Ramp Stories
Replies: 9
Views: 3691

Re: Labor Day Weekend Launch Ramp Stories

I decided to take the Tuesday after Labor Day off for a 4 day weekend. I went to the dry stack marina to launch my boat and we had the place to ourselves. The ramps in FL since springtime have been overflowing so I put the boat in a marina for the summer to avoid all the ramp drama.
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Lack of New Boston Whaler Inventory
Replies: 3
Views: 2134

Re: Lack of New Boston Whaler Inventory

The pandemic has created a demand surge for new boats as a socially distant recreation for families to get outside. NMMA is having one of their best years in decades, which may be counter-intuitive with the economy shut down.
by Mambo Minnow
Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Revenge Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 4035

Re: Revenge Conversion

These classic Revenges are getting older and supplies dwindling. It would be a shame to lose an invaluable specimen to a poorly executed conversion. There are plenty of used center consoles available.
by Mambo Minnow
Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: FS: CONQUEST 23 Slightly Used Fisher Storage Cover
Replies: 1
Views: 1888

Re: FS: CONQUEST 23 Slightly Used Fisher Storage Cover

I will share on my Facebook group dedicated to Comquest owners. Several Conquest 23 owners in Northeast are members.
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:43 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1999 Ventura 20 Owner’s Manual
Replies: 3
Views: 2864

Re: 1999 Ventura 20 Owner’s Manual

You are not missing much. The manual I have for my 1999 21-foot Boston Whaler boat is very generic and does not provide a lot of model specific information.
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: New Boston Whaler Boat Inventory and Sales
Replies: 15
Views: 6270

Re: New Boston Whaler Boat Inventory and Sales

Brunswick CEO was interviewed recently on CNBC network. He stated after initial dip in sales, sales skyrocketed in April. I see a similar trend in my neighborhood with in-ground pool construction.
by Mambo Minnow
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Thanks and fair winds
Replies: 2
Views: 1874

Re: Thanks and fair winds

Hope to see you around Sesuit!
by Mambo Minnow
Wed May 27, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: BRP Ending Production of Evinrude E-TEC
Replies: 58
Views: 23636

BRP Ending Production of Evinrude E-TEC

Press release today from BRP: Full Text of Press Release: BRP ADVANCES MARINE STRATEGY BY FOCUSING ON BOATS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES May 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM EDT Company discontinues the manufacturing of outboard engines and agrees with market leader Mercury Marine to support boat packages. Valcourt, Que...
by Mambo Minnow
Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: c.2000 Conquest 21 Short Production Lifespan
Replies: 7
Views: 4412

Re: c.2000 Conquest 21 Short Production Lifespan

I still own the Conquest 21 [mentioned in the initial post in this thread] some 15 years later. My comments still stand today. Regarding the originators inquiry as to any known “design flaws”, not for the Conquest 21. However, there was one known concern with its larger sibling, the Conquest 23. The...
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Boston Whaler Boat Show
Replies: 14
Views: 6238

Re: Boston Whaler Boat Show

JimH concur with your thoughts. I will say joy stick piloting, bow thrusters and GPS station keeping are all options that help these monsters be more manageable to pilot and dock for the novice Captain that buys one. Many of the MarineMax dealers report that the joystick piloting option is a must-ha...
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Jun 29, 2019 3:34 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: VENTURA or OUTRAGE Self-bailing
Replies: 9
Views: 13205

Re: VENTURA or OUTRAGE Self-bailing

210 Ventura and 210 Outrage models are not self bailing. I painfully got underway once and forgot to put in the garboard plug on transom prior to launch at the ramp.

[To correct errors in a post, just use the EDIT function. Don't post a duplicate--jimh]
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: New Mercury VERADO Engines
Replies: 10
Views: 7561

Re: New Verado Design

I don’t think the new Mercury FOURSTROKE model look like an E-TEC G2.
by Mambo Minnow
Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: New Book: INTO THE RAGING SEA
Replies: 5
Views: 3912

Re: New Book: INTO THE RAGING SEA

This book will be of interest to me since I live in Jacksonville, the homeport of EL FARO.
by Mambo Minnow
Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:53 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: WTB: 210 CONQUEST
Replies: 4
Views: 3809

Re: WTB: 210 CONQUEST

I have a 1999 210 Conquest, also called Conquest 21. The catalog names "Conquest 21," but MarineMax bill-of-sale called it 210 Conquest, which creates some confusion.
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Jul 14, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Yamaha F250 or F300 for a 23 Conquest
Replies: 7
Views: 5403

Re: Yamaha F250 or F300 for a 23 Conquest

A clarification. The original power for 1997-2001 Conquest 23 was for a single 250HP or twin 150HP, so in that aspect it could be powered for 300HP. There simply did not exist 300HP motors, back then as a single with perhaps the notable exception of the Yamaha HPDI but that motor had a terrible repu...
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Yamaha F250 or F300 for a 23 Conquest
Replies: 7
Views: 5403

Re: Back in the club

That boat was USCG rated at max 250 HP. If you power with 300 you may have trouble getting insured with your carrier.

{This comment was originally posted to another thread, where is made no sense. I believe the comment was intended for this thread and I have moved it here.--jimh]
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:21 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Selling MONTAUK--Talk Me Out of Doing It
Replies: 9
Views: 6782

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

Get rid of one of the Shamrocks. Why do you need two of those anyway?
by Mambo Minnow
Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Boat Transport Recommendation
Replies: 11
Views: 8235

Re: Boat Transport Recommendation

I’ve had good luck using U-ship app.
by Mambo Minnow
Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: The Market for Outboard Engine Re-powering
Replies: 15
Views: 10657

Re: The Market for Outboard Engine Re-powering

I went to a fishing seminar sponsored by the local MarineMax dealership last night. He stated these motors were specifically introduced to replace the L4 Verado 185 and 200 that were known to be nowhere near as smooth and refined as the excellent L6 Verados.
by Mambo Minnow
Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:06 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury Introduces a V6 FOURSTROKE in 175, 200, and 225-HP
Replies: 25
Views: 14298

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

I like the look of these new Mercury motors much more than the Evinrude E-Tec G2 motors.