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Thank you for the very useful replies. To answer Old Slow's question, the tank is the new type EPA approved six gallon tank. I have decided to use the Oeticker clamp. Now I need to make sure I get the right size clamps. While I am repairing the leak I'll replace the other three stainless steel worm ...

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Is there any reason NOT to replace wire-tie clamps [perhaps means nylon cable ties] with stainless steel hose clamp on fuel hoses? BACKSTORY: Preparing to launch my Sport 13 I noticed fuel stains and spilled fuel on the deck. The fuel was coming from the primer bulb connections to the fuel hose. I w...

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Twelve inches of clearance may not be enough when launching or retrieving your boat on a steep ramp incline or when entering or leaving a roadway with at a steep angle. I trim our outboard when using a launch ramp to the point that the lowest part of the engine is approximately level with the keel.

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If the engine is a FICHT and is in service after 24 years it was not one of those prone to problems and has likely had the upgrades recommended by Evinrude to improve reliability. The part on the FICHT engines most prone to early failure is the ECM which can fail if it becomes overheated. Many FICHT...

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I considered a similar installation on our previous 190 Montauk with a live bait well. I recommend you consider taping into the well supply line between the well and the well supply pump. That may require a three-way valve as a tee. The space limitations may require removal of the well for access. T...

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Oxalic acid is a very fast acting effective teak cleaner. I have used it for large jobs such as an 8x3 foot teak swim platform. It's use requires cautions such as very thorough rinsing/cleaning after use. Care is required to prevent splashing and damage to surrounding ares. I don't recommend its use...

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Very impressive. Extraordinary results.

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At the price point third party testing would suppress doubters which, while costly, would be desirable. Agree with you that if they are selling all their production any further testing is unnecessary. Perhaps I am mistaken but I believe the so called small boat market would be highly desirable to a ...

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It's surprising the 170 Montauk live bait well lacks a recirculating water pump. Our 190 Montauk live bait well was supplied with sea water via a through hull fitting piping and a circulating pump to maintain oxygen levels in the bait well water and to keep the water at the same temperature as the s...

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It is unfortunate that Sharrow has not demonstrated superior performance over a wide selection of boat/engine makes and models. That has led to much doubt of the propeller's efficacy in multiple applications.

I suspect the company may have begun marketing before the product was ready.

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Thank you for that information. What you wrote is entirely possible. I asked participants in a Gulf Coastal blog if anyone had seen a similar boat. After several attempts at humor citing the dangers of drinking while boating a participant posted that he had seen the boat I described on the West side...

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Your crowd was far more sophisticated than mine. My Mother tried to convince me that a Raleigh bicycle was the best available at the time, 1948 or 1949. I don't know if it was an English brand but it had skinny tires and looked "funny" to me.

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If you don't need a large amount of bait or a large bait tank. A five-gallon utility bucket with lid and air pump in the cockpit works very well. We secure ours with a bungee cord. If we are angling from both ends of the boat we secure it approximately midships, otherwise we just keep it handy.

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Come on, guys. If you didn't have a Columbia you didn't have a bicycle. Mine had a front wheel shock absorbing spring.

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Live bait wells normally have a two way valve between the water inlet through hull fitting and the live well. It is usually found close the thru hull fitting. If space permits a similar valve could be installed in the forward fish well of you Outrage.

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I just spoke with Mobile Sector USCG OOD and she disclaimed any such boat. My wife agrees the boat we saw was a CG vessel and had six outboards. Regret the post.

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Jim - Thanks for calling the Pensacola USCG Station. I will call the Mobile station. Phil - Agree a photo would be helpful. Unfortunately I'm one of those old guys who does not have a cell phone at his fingertips at all times. Otherwise I could flood the site with photos of interesting traffic on th...

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What happens to the foam flotation when the deck assembly is separated from the hull assembly? My understanding is that the foam is injected under high pressure after the deck is attached to the hull. Would the operation not involve significant risk to the integrity of the flotation, not to mention ...

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Phil - The boat pictured was very similar but larger than the one I saw. JimH - The engine cowlings were black. The boat was clearly not a seizure boat modified for CG use. We have seen virtually identical CG boats with as many as four engines recently. These type boats routinely patrol the waterway...

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Yesterday I saw a USCG boat with six Verado outboards on the transom. The two center engines were tilted out of the water. I was unable to determine the engine's horsepower. I'm unsure of the boat model but believe it was a Response boat. It had a large pilothouse, a flotation collar and a pronounce...

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Nice device. It's on my list. Thank you.

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If a mechanic is unsure about doing what you ask him to do, find another mechanic. If I have read the posts correctly you now have seven inches of road clearance with your trailer. If you installed the springs above the axle it would increase the clearance by four inches. That would provide eleven i...

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It is unlikely the prior owner had the truck bed liner material applied for no reason. In my experience the original Boston Whaler non-skid surfaces provide better non-skid qualities than bed liner material. I would leave the bed liner in place and replace it where it has been removed. I would be af...

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I recommend checking the attitude of your trailer before concerning yourself with the road clearance. Ensure it is approximately level when on level terrain. The height of the hitch ball on your towing vehicle determines the attitude of the trailer under tow. Seven inches of clearance seems low if t...

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There are always people who live beyond their means including people who have some serious resources. They may find themselves unable to afford the fuel to "play" with their boats. Speaking for myself, I was never influenced to spend less time boating by the cost of fuel. Of all the costs ...

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It's excellent news that the Corps of Engineers received federal funding of almost a billion dollars to help in the fight against further invasion of the Asian Carp. It's a shame the planned work will take eight years to complete. Regardless, it's progress.

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Long ago I read that sacrificial anodes can become "coated" with a substance that inhibits effectiveness. I'm unable to recall the specifics of the anode material, zinc or aluminum, nor the chemical reaction causing the anode failure. The advice provided with the information was to replace...

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If you are in a slip and your engine lower unit is in the water anything connected to the engine is susceptible to stray current corrosion or erosion. Any water in the bilge can also contribute to problems. It makes no difference if you are not connected to shore power. If you have neighboring boats...

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We just received our power bill. It's slightly over $200, the highest we have had since moving here almost four years ago. The forecast for the first week in March is for seven days with highs in the seventies. I'll be starting the Mercury to ensure there is no gunk in the injectors this week. We wi...

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We owned a 190 Montauk bought primarily for inshore and near offshore fishing. It excelled in both roles. The optional aft live bait well was a very useful option. We also added two rail mounted stainless steel clamp on rod holders to the side rails. The boat was powered with a 135 HP Verado engine ...

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I have doubts that a 2005 130 Sport hull is designed with a hook. Anyone with an identical hull who can determine the existence or not of a hook please provide the answer.

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Q3: Does the 130 Sport hull have a hook?

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Tuning the ECU to increase engine HP is no longer easy. Simon Motorsports was one of the leading tuners but I believe the EPA has had a lot of success in shutting down tuners. If you can find 350 HP Verado ECUs to replace your original ECUs that may be your least cost option to increase your engines...

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Will moving the switch to the console reduce the battery cable lengths If moving it does not improve operation or save money I would leave it where it is most convenient to use. All the battery switches I have used were in the console and it was not easy or convenient to operate them there.

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If you can find a local firm that applies advertising "wraps" on vehicles they may have expertise in applying decals. An employee may be willing to apply your decals after hours if the job is too small for the firm or if they are backed up.

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We purchase new flares when our old ones become outdated. We keep the expired flares as backup to the new ones. When in trouble on the water a few extra flares could be helpful. We prefer parachute flares because they are far more likely to be seen due to their longer fall duration or hover time.

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But, you could be in Maine.

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It was 34 F here in Gulf Shores as of 7:00 this morning. The average is 44 F for this time of year. December was kind to us but January and, so far, February have been much colder than usual. Forecast don't indicate that we will see much improvement for the second half of February. Hopefully we will...

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It appears that the cracks may extend up under the rubrail. I hope your repair can be made without removing it.

Our West Marine store stocks Marine Tex.

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Bama - The waterway was busy with fishing boats yesterday and there were several kayaks working the rip rap and structure. I saw one angler taking three large Sheepsheads in 30 minutes at our neighbors boat lift. He told me he was using live shrimp for bait. The kayak angles prefer the pedal powered...

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I spent a winter in North Dakota near the Canadian Border in 1975. I was young and single and the small town near our base, Nekoma, which had a population of fewer than 1000 was quite different from anywhere I have visited. The residents of ND were just about the nicest, friendliest, most welcoming ...

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I'll be glad to see the last of Winter this year. The limited posts here reflect few people are using or maintaining their Boston Whalers now, me included.

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There is plenty of competition in the boat insurance business. Careful shopping can result in real savings. The usual premium lowering tactics apply. Higher deductibles are one of the easiest ways to lower premiums. I found that my deductible was much lower than necessary because I had not considere...

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Where we are located on the Alabama Gulf Coast Suzuki is the preferred engine for repowers by professional guides by a wide margin. A few visits to our launch ramps and commercial marinas are indicative of the preference. While on a fishing trip with a local professional guide I asked why he had cho...

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Ram Mounts are a nice alternative. They offer more flexibility than gimbal mounts and installation is easier. I use on for the multi-function display (MFD) on our Sport 13 due to the very limited console size. On our recently sold 190 Montauk the MFD was flush mounted and on our other previously own...

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We owned a DAUNTLESS 16 which is very similar to the 160 VENTURA you own. Our DAUNTLESS 16 was powered with a 1999 Evinrude FICHT 115-HP engine, which was a perfect engine for the boat. A 140-HP engine should provide very exciting performance and provide boat speeds one would seldom use in the small...

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Flush mounting a GPS display is not always the most effective way to enjoy it. In differing conditions the view of the display can be imperfect due to sun angle, boat trim and speed. A gimbal mounted display can be adjusted side to side to provide the most direct view for the operator and can be adj...

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You may also want to consider a Karavan trailer. I believe they are the stock galvanized trailer furnished with smaller Boston Whaler boats shipped to dealers with a trailer.

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I've had good performance from water-based ablative anti-fouling paint in the very warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Both West Marine and Interlux offered this type paint in very similar formulas. I applied three coats, with the first coat in a contrasting color to show when paint needed to be reap...

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If you think a product you want to buy is overpriced make an offer. When buying an expensive product negotiation is often the way to pay less than the "asking" price. "Consumer Reports" magazine recommends negotiating the price for any high priced item be it new or used. If you t...

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