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My support is simple...put a new waterpump in it. If you are feeling frisky, replace the thermostat. Your problems should be solved.

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His engine is running cold, not hot.

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I love the way many people think running an outboard in saltwater is like running it in acid. Back before flushing ports the engine got flushed when it was pulled for the season. We never had any corrosion problems.

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Don't buy another aluminum prop and keep yours for a spare.

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To simplify that, replace your thermostats and report back.

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In that budget there are plenty of 17-19' models that are relatively new. They will be towable, especially a 17' Montauk or Dauntless.

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You may want to look around freshwater lake areas. Knowing the Cape personally, most boats are kept on a mooring and have never or rarely seen a fresh water bath nor flushing. Good thing is your season is shorter than many others so usage is probably lower.

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Go up 3 holes.

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You do not need to pay somebody $300 to drain the fueltank. Water settles to the bottom. Pump out fuel with your fuel primer bulb until the fuel is clear of water . It may be a lot cheaper to buy a fuel-water separator filter with drainable bowl. Drain into a jar until clear. Use a different retail ...

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There is a very nice one in NC for sale in the marketplace for $6,000 road trip and don't delay.

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Engine cover is a 1996 I believe.

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Check the transom for rot. If good, less than $500.

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I would not tow a 17' with a 3 series BMW. Actually with the exhaust on my wife's 335, I am not sure you could even put a hitch on it.

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What is the max horsepower rating on that boat?

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They also had them in their striper model and Newport but it was more for a ski pylon than a pedestal seat. Dave Neal has one in his Newport.

What year 17 is this out of?

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I would get originals and bring both to DMV.

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I had a 360-lbs Suzuki and a jackplate on my 1986 Montauk, and [performance] was great.

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Is this a bigfoot or little foot gearcase?

Did'nt the 150 come with the bigfoot only?

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Looks like Whaler platform.

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Don't be overly concerned about weight. Take it for a test ride and see if you like it and are happy with the weight and performance.

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Can you post a pic of the boat & engine?

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Ditto....need more info.

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I would say yes but not 100% sure. I know the Revenge rails are the same so I assume the Outrage is no different as the major differences between the hulls is at the stern and gunwale height when cap is removed.

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How far out are you trimming it? Have you tried it w/o the fin on the plate?

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Pull the tach and see if it has pole settings, you will need to change that to a 4cyl. If not switchable, you probably need a new tach. Also the tach for newer engines usually has warning lights and other diagnostic stuff built into it. If this tach is older than 15yrs or so, it needs to be upgraded...

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The boat and motor should weigh around 600lbs. You can not repitch a prop to gain 1200-1700rpms. Are you sure the tach is correct? Even going to a 12" would only bring you up around 600rpms. Something is not correct and you should be doing 40+ even with some gear. Now if it is doing 4300 with 6...

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Where are you mounting it? If the console then it will be MUCH taller than 3ft above the [combined sidelight lantern].

I would cut the pole so you can mount it under the console. Out of the elements and out of sight for theft.

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Factory did not use 55" long light poles so no luck there.

What space do you have that is 55-inches or more long to store it?

My guess is under the console if long enough or on the side next to the railing. On a Katama I would probably lean towards the console side to hide it some.

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They made quite a few different 18' Whalers. You might want to be a little more specific. Are you looking for an Classic Outrage, Newport, GTX? A more modern Outrage, Dauntless or Rage? How far are you willing to travel? A person in CA should not waste their time responding if you are not interested...

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That makes sense but not sure how many people outside of the Police or DMV would be able to access that info.however. I believe that DMV could probably search Boston Whaler in a certain area and come up with who owns what and where. At least they did in Gone in 60 seconds. I would also believe that ...

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Still confused on the motive/benefit of doing so. Google has online a video of my house as they drive down my street. What benefit does blocking your registration or license plate numbers accomplish? Can someone explain to me what the benefit is please?

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You need to put epoxy in the holes and redrill to tighten. You can use a an adhesive like 4200 or 5200 but it may be hard to remove them in the future. The rust stains can be rust as SS is not rust proof, it is stainLESS so when water gets around them, they rust. It can also be from the foam under t...

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Why do people black out the registration numbers when they post pics of their boats? What am I going to do with that information? It is not like I can steal your registration. You drive around all day on the water and park it in your yard or dock with them revealed. Can anyone please explain the mot...

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Just like a car, they wrap boats. You see many fishing tournament boats wrapped with their team name/logo and a mural. Race boats do it. It is vinyl like you see on commercial vans, etc. The boat would have to be really cheap compared to a good specimen because it will probably cost a couple grand t...

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Yes but usually with 19" pitch props.

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If cheap enough...wrap it!

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They will not ingest water but should be repaired for cosmetic reasons.

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I personally would go for the Edgewater and the 4 stroke engine. I personally would limit my cruising with 6 people in a 14 boat. I would limit that in my 18 outrage.

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To see if it is slipping you need to mark the hub and the prop, take it for a ride, let it slip and then look at the marks. If they have moved, need a new hub. You would mark it in pic 3. Mark the metal prop and part of the hub if you can see it(should). I use an awl or nail to just scratch it.

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As per what Jim asked above...what engine are you running? Decades ago I repowered my 17 with a Suzuki 70hp 4 stroke which got over 10mpg at cruise and burned less than a quart an hour trolling. I literally replaced the 24 gal tank with a single 6gal portable. If you have modern power and do not go ...

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They did not come from the factory with lights, it was an option. I personally would buy an aftermarket SS bow chock light combo for about $150. Main reason is the chock really helps with lines no chaffing the hull or ripping off your bowlight(which I have done).

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"can certainly fabricate hatches simply"

If that is true, you would have a few customers lined up for a set. There are quite a few and you would need to make a mold off somebody's as the revenge comes with wood hatches. The non-skid would be the hard part.

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There is more on that plate but many times they are worn away and hence why they stamp or engrave them into the hull now(also can't remove if stolen). It should say BWCXXXXXX76k which again means 1976. They only made one model back then which was the sport with the wood interior. I don't think the s...

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LUCY—Something is totally not right. Need to take back to installer.

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What year hull? I do not think Mills was OEM for the 170 hulls. If a classic, yes and they had a great clip design to attach to the gunwale instead of bungee cords or rope.

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Should not matter what the gauge says. depends on what is left in the tank.

What exactly happens?

And what is the remedy?

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Who did the re-power?

Top speed 23-MPH is not good.

What engine was on the 1995 OUTRAGE 19 before?

What performance data do you have from the old engine?

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The Cuddy does not seem to be too bad and it has a console, rps, etc. Just buying the console, windshield, doors, etc is not cheap and makes converting a poor choice.

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Look at the marketplace, a white ash kit for $22 shipped. Don't mind the no contact info as it is on the thread. For that price I would try it.

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Yup....hence my post above.

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