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Dutchman

Come on guys just a little drive from Chicago land or Detroit for a trip to cross off your bucket list.
The more the merrier.
Should be a great run with the expected conditions, show us that your Whaler can do it.

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InVision wrote:It is the Fusion StereoActive BT, USB, AM, FM and Weather. We use it in our boat, golf cart, pool, spa, porch, etc... Actually take it with us off the back of boat. Floats and is water proof.

Thank You

M

Nice thank you I'll look for onr.

Dutchman

The tow ring(s) on the Boston Whaler were tested and won't cause 1/3 of your boat to tear off in you trailering her or towing her behind the 100 ft Yacht.. Due to the weight of your boat yes it is large in diameter, therefore a solution for your trailer web-ring to connect would be a Stainless Steel...

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Sounds like a great find. Value of an older mechanical type (boat/motor, automobile, tractor, etc.) is in the eye of the beholder. Yes it is nice to have no hours on it but modern technology in OB engines would make that boat with repower more valuable than on old 2-stroke unless somebody is truly l...

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If ever I buy a pontoon-tritoon, I would get a Manitou.
I've been through their plant near Lansing and sold them some air moving equipment. They have a nice facility; they make great boats.

I wonder if the E-TEC engines will be as good as the command thrust pushing these heavy boats.

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Thst good an area?

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Well written useful article with the pictures. Thank you

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Real nice set-up and well executed.
Good enough for near shore too and not just inland.
Is that a small Blue-Tooth speaker on top right?
Very nice

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Please feel free to mention the price to see if there is any interest.

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[Replying to the question asked to JEFECINCO]

Yes it is safer to keep [the Bimini top stowed] in the forward (closed) position. And, if you have railings (which I assume you do) use a couple of short bungees to tie off to Port and Starboard to the railings.

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ShorLine wrote:However, need a couple of folks to enjoy the ride with me - would not try this alone in the boat....

Cynthia

Yea Cynthia I will have a crew mate and won't go at it alone.

We just like more than two boats (4 people) going to prove our Whaler can do almost anything.

Dutchman

I don't wax non-skid. I feel it defeats the purpose. I have tried using Woody Wax but didn't find it to be very useful. It's against the advice of almost everyone but, I keep a spray bottle with a water bleach solution for difficult non-skid stains. I use about 1/3 bleach. When washing stained non-...

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Lance Vincent wrote:15' 1981
90hp Yamaha
Hydraulic steering

6500.00

I wonder how it floats (static) with a 90 HP OB. Any pictures.

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I think it was 19mm marine type plywood.

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You should never run with your propeller [ventilating]. The hydraulic steering should be smooth and the same no matter if you are steering port or starboard. You engine turns on a hinge point which I think must be where you problem lies. See if there is any play in it and make sure it is greased well.

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Oldslowandugly wrote: But I feel much safer knowing that the majority have been educated about driving and boating, and that they will act accordingly.

Well said, isn't that the truth.

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White Bear wrote:http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A09806&term=2017&Summary=Y&Text=Y

Nothing wrong with that above.

Dutchman

Draft mentioned is with engine up (trimmed out of water) and static load. Four crew in the back gives you deeper draft than one to two crew at the center console. If you are used pulling large trailers, a larger boat will be easier to pull, and your truck with 11,000-lbs-rated-capacity has the capac...

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correct I don't need another thread. Alone (which with my weight is 2 light crew) I can get the 35-36 mph but with an extra person and many other items on board I can only reach 34 which is fine.

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Less expensive option https://www.boatcoversdirect.com/products/accessories/boat-center-console-covers/ different strengths, colors, types.

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No matter what State Regulations, Laws, or Federal say, it behooves all boaters to have some formal boating education, no matter where you drive a boat. There are many places you can get such education, US Power Squadrons, Local Sheriff Dep., DNR, BoatUS, Internet self studies, end so on, so i don't...

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Yea I use 4mm cotter pins on my Karavan. hard to get out but no bypass.

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Tacky79
Thank you for the video link and I can see the explanation but I always use9d) a cotter pin that fits snug in the shaft hole, so I should be fine.

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In the 1st generation Toyota Highlander (2001 thru 2007) the V6 engine has a timing belt. Later models have a timing chain. A family member has the timing chain version, which is noticeably noisier. I just wonder if that will affect the longevity. Which engine will last longer - the belt, changed e...

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Depending on weather I would be game.
PM me

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Start with a budget, and the forum can then recommend your best options. But as mentioned a $100,000-difference in 17' to 23' boats makes a difference in what to recommend.

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Thanks Phil, yea they are great and comfy. Mileage drops to 11mpg when pulling the 3,200 lbs camper though.

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Phil you tow your Whaler(s) with your HL SE?

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We are about to take our annual trip to Wisconsin from Colorado and I inspected the Karavan trailer bearings, and tightened one. Upon removal of the castle nut L-pin, I destroyed it. Does anyone have experience with these L-pins ? 5/32" pin, but it bends fairly easily to keep it from slipping ...

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I was boating around on Lake Michigan last Monday and coming back to South Haven running the boat at about 27-MPH (which is just short of WOT), and a smaller Whaler passed me like I was standing still. I didn't recognize the model, and when I caught up in the harbor I saw it was an 120 Impact, which...

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Why use a dehumidifier as obviously the OP is not in a hurry and looks at this as a science project?

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Yea you don't want this with the grey hose (OEM 2007) that I had on my 150 Montauk for the Merc that is supposed to be able to handle it. Look at these https://photos.app.goo.gl/gLx9zBpUS6CB9zxy7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/vFKA5T1bMTRKLLZ67 That "lining" came loose and caused a lot of heada...

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Welcome back. The 190 Outrage is a great boat that will do all you want it to do. Are the topsides that light blue? Or, is it the shadow in your picture making her look like that? My wife loves the colors that Boston Whaler now offers besides white and that blue is her favorite. Again, a great boat,...

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Wow that 10HP difference and the lighter weight gives you 10mph more on your 15ft Whaler compared to my new 150. That must seem like you are flying..

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What brand [outboard engines can use the propeller being offered for sale]?

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Frontier I hope to get 200,000--another 50,000---out of her and great to hear you can get [more than 300,000] out of them. As with our Whalers, maintenance is all [important]. I had 555,000 on a Volvo [before] somebody hit me and the insurance company totaled it. Besides the boat I also haul a campe...

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D I'm like you except a little older (65) with my first boat at 5 and first built at 12. Always wood, until about 10 years ago and 19 sailboats and 15 motor driven boats. Always working on them until the Admiral said no more. Get a new(er) Whaler so we can boat when we want and you're not spending t...

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I'm not familiar with the wood diagram of your boat https://www.bostonwhaler.com/boat-ownership/resources/ and no wood is on the vertical plane inside the side of the boat. As there is no real weight to your gaff you could use brass threaded rubber well/expansion nuts as sold by any hardware store a...

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Oldslowandugly wrote:At least I just turned 65 so Medicare will get most of the bills.

Sorry to hear you aren't in/on the water yet and as to the above; Let's hope so I just turned 65 too and my medical coverage is a mess and a lot of money out of pocket.

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Looking great and it is nice to see her running after all the effort you put in. Where do you find the time or is this boating fix-up/maintenance your business? I noticed the "Customized by Mackey Marine" on your dash but didn't notice that in any of the Whaler pictures. Happy boating this...

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Length generally refers to the longest dimension. Width refers to the smaller dimension in the same plane as weight. Height refers to the dimension orthogonal to the length-width plane. To discover what size the trim tab will be, I would consult the manufacturer's literature. Two other participants...

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If you can find a reputable trailer dealer/manufacturer renewing some parts will be the most cost effective. If you are planning on keeping the boat for a long time a new trailer might be a good investment. I recommend for our area(Mich) http://www.loadmasterboattrailer.com they build a very good tr...

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I bought my cover through iBoats where they offer semi-custom covers that fit many of the Whaler and are made by several different suppliers for a lot less than what Mills wants. Mills covers are of great quality and design but for the price conscious person the covers at iBoat are a good deal and S...

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FS: 1965 Sakonnet 16 in South Carolina for $44,500 [contact DUTCHMAN for more information].

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By the end of August Lake Michigan will be warm 75 to 80 deg. F if we had a lot of sun. Right now her on the East side of the Lake on the SW Michigan coast whe have a balmy 62+ deg.F (20 degrees warmer than a week ago) and little vacationers and adults wind surfers are in the water. I'll wait anothe...

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Pelicandriver that will be great way to go and now when you see a great body of water you can take a break and enjoy it too. All you need is keep the trailer/boat locked when overnighting and cover the boat to keep eyes off any possible valuables, if SS prop take it off and store in car. If radio's ...

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I hope you can get the engine running [prior to] the weekend.

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Like Boston Whaler being bought by Brunswick, Chris-Craft was bought by Winnebago. Maybe Winnie knows that it is good to have a well known boat brand in its recreational portfolio.

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InVision wrote:Wonder if the SmartCraft instruments be useful to sell?

M--if there are part numbers on the SmartCraft instruments and you can get them to me, for me to determine if I can use them, I might be interested if the price is right.

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So Jim recapping; you're looking for temperatures that are within 5 to 10 deg.F of a black surface ambient (your spare), anything above that probably means trouble and requires investigation.

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