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The Specialty Marine website gives dimensions for many Boston Whaler wood interior parts.

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Nice tribute to Dick Fisher and Boston Whaler in the December 2018 Yachting Magazine "The Innovators".

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The Squall is a GREAT boat. We've had several over the years. One of my favorite Whalers. Incredible under sail, rowing or power. Tracks great being towed as a tender. I'll never forget the picture in one of the early Boston Whaler brochures - 8 or 9 teenagers in a swamped Squall and it's still floa...

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Call Sue at Twin Cities Marine in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, 920-793-2715.

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AMAZING. Great job.

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You've got one of the best boats and motors ever made. Your Johnson 90 Ocean Runner is a big plus. In fact, probably more desirable than a too heavy 90 or 100 HP 4-stroke on the same boat. Trailer is a problem. Boat and motor look great - trailer looks awful. Buy a new bunk trailer and sell the old ...

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Just noticed the stainless steel insert rubrail is an option on the new 2019 130 and 160 SuperSport models ($692 and $737). It looks awful - screws showing and all. Looks like an old Bayliner. What were they thinking? The standard rubrail is better and stock at no charge.

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Call Sue at Twin Cities Marine/Beacon Marine in Two Rivers WI. 920-793-2715. One of the best Boston Whaler parts people in the nation.

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No, have not received an e-mail from you.

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That engine steering accessory shown as identified by jimh is still made by the EZ Steer Company, formerly of Washington State, now owned by Marine Tech Products in MN. I have an original owners manual for a early 1990's Johnson 90 HP V4 outboard. Should be the same as your 1988. ( Maybe the OMC Joh...

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The prices for a new outboard motor water pump impeller (part only) vary a lot. For example, the prices of new six-blade 3-inch-diameter impellers to fit the newer 30 to 60-HP Mercury outboards range from $11 to over $60. Many people say you should change your impeller every year or two. I wonder if...

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Tilex Mold and Mildew Remover - Walmart.

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2019 130 and 160 SuperSport chrome rubrail. YUK. Must be the Bayliner influence.

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Push-in hole plugs work good. Good size and color selection at local hardware stores like Ace or True Value. Or mask area with hole punch in masking tape and use white or beige silicone.

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Interesting. MALIBU just bought Cobalt Boats a little over a year ago for about $130 million.

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You mentioned "My old Mercury seemed a little underpowered for single ski starts or when I'm carrying a full load of people." Sounds like you need a 115 anyway, especially since your tilt and trim unit is bad also. My advice is to try and find a good, used 115 HP V-4 Yamaha, Johnson or Evi...

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Take a look at EZ Loader galvanized adjustable trailer Model EZB14-17 - 2000. With swing tongue and LED lights options. Find a 'KNOWLEDGEABLE' EZ Loader dealer with experience. Hull style may make a difference in what EZ Loader recommends. 1976 is the last year for the old style Boston Whaler 16'7&q...

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Take a look at the Chene anchor. 100% retreivable (slip ring design) and no chain required (or recommended). 2:1 rode ratio. $35 to $45 depending on size. Made in USA in Fenton Michigan.

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The standard fuel tank for the 16 SL was a 24 gallon built-in aluminum. You might try Whaler OEM supplier Florida Marine Tanks (which is now in North Carolina). Phone number is 305-620-9030.

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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 ev...

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Anyone out there have a newer (2008 to present) Toyota Highlander with high miles that could report on durability and suitability as a Boston Whaler tow vehicle?

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Condition means a LOT. And don't underestimate the value of good Yamaha, Johnson or Evinrude 90 HP 2-Stroke. Talked with several Yamaha dealers lately and they said good used 1985 through 2008 90 Hp Yamaha 2-stroke outboards are like gold. High quality, lightweight, good fuel economy and powerful. I...

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Value of the classic Montauks (1978 thru 2002) is strong because they are a great value. Lightweight at 950 -lbs compared to 2003 to 2017 Montauk at 1,400-lbs and 2018 170 Montauk at 1,700 lbs, and with a good quality 90 HP 2-stroke outboard, like a Yamaha, Johnson or Evinrude , great performance, d...

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Seems like a lot of overlap with Brunswick owned Attwood Marine.

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Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic?

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"Goo Gone" spray gel. WalMart.

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Dutchman - noticed you have a first generation Toyota Highlander tow vehicle for your Boston Whaler . Same here. Best vehicle we've ever owned. 336,000 miles and still going strong.

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Wow. What's next? Airstream buying Boston Whaler? Airstream does have a new fiberglass travel trailer. Just trying to picture a foam sandwich construction center console Airstream going down the road.

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[The hooks that would go on the sides of an igloo cooler to hold the ropes that secure the IGLOO cooler to the bracket on a 17-foot Boston Whaler] are called Boston Whaler Cooler Hooks. To purchase a Boston Whaler Cooler Hook, the best place and best price is from Beacon Marine/Twin Cities Marine in...

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I prefer the T-Handle type - a lot easier to use if you have a bilge pump in the Montauk sump area.
WalMart has an Attwood Stainless Steel T-handle type drain plug for $4.42.

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Many WalMart stores have drain plugs, too, and at about half the price of West Marine. Get brass or stainless steel.

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Some find the constant on and off of the fully automatic bilge pump annoying. Using a float switch type bilge pump or a simple on-off switch is more peaceful.

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I just saw the spring 2018 Mercury "New Outboards" brochure showing a very interesting angular design of the new 20 and 15-HP outboards with a very narrow midsection.

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Sell the two Shamrocks and keep the Montauk.

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My Chevy Corvair had some great brochures also.

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The 1972 Boston Whaler brochure has some good pictures of the Bearcat 85 outboard on the Minot/Katama series, a good close-up of the motor on a 16' 7" Bass Boat, and several nice pics of the 85 on the 21 Outrage, including a back cover pic with canvas.

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Regarding the company Economy 4 Cycle Marine in Redding, California, here is a headline from a local newspaper in 2017 : "At 97, Redding business owner not ready to quit yet". Amazing. He still sells rebuilt and modernized Homelite - Bearcat 55 HP outboards for $1995.00 (or without updates...

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Is this a big chain boat dealership? Are you talking to top management? I can't imagine an owner-operator dealership speaking to a customer like that. I'd sure try to find a family-owned dealership and talk to the owner. And, call Boston Whaler direct in Florida and tell them you're getting lousy se...

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Way to go Philadelphia Eagles - 2018 NFL SuperBowl champs!! A fantastic, incredible game by both teams.

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When in need of Boston Whaler parts and information, I would often get price and availability from the Lake Union Boston Whaler dealer. But most always ended up buying from Sue at Twin Cities Marine in Wisconsin. She is the best Boston Whaler parts person in the nation and the price (with shipping) ...

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School is still out on the long term quality of the China built 60 HP Mercury outboards. My experience with Suzuki is just average quality and dealer service.

Go with the F70 Yamaha. As the saying goes "Nobody was ever sorry they bought the best there was."

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2018 is the year of the Eagles.

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Good point, Jim. I should have documented it. Here it is: "A recent Consumer Reports survey found that 55 percent of owners who purchased an extended warranty hadn’t used it for repairs during the lifetime of the policy, even though the median price paid for the coverage was just over $1,200. A...

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Extended warranties are rarely worth it. Whether it's an outboard motor , car, TV or washing machine. I read somewhere that 55% of people who bought an extended warranty never used it. Of the 45% who did use it, they spent more on the warranty than it paid for repairs. And they tend to have lots of ...

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Many SeaRay dealers are also Boston Whaler dealers because they have to be because of the Brunswick connection. I wonder if this sale of SeaRay will pave the way back to more local, family-owned Boston Whaler dealerships--with actual product knowledge in the sales and (especially) the parts departme...

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This is from a 1970 Mercury outboard magazine ad : Under normal operating conditions, your new Perma-Gap spark plugs will last the lifetime of the engine. Hard to believe, but it's true. All new 1970 Mercurys are equipped with Perma-Gap spark plugs. Another Kiekhaefer engineering first and a Mercury...

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[The procedures performed as recommended by the engine manufacturer are ] unnecessary and excessive and [are alleged to be recommended only to create] dealer profit. Modern quality spark plugs routinely last 100,000 miles in cars today. Way back in 1972 my 13' Boston Whaler with 402 Merc 40 HP, spar...

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Take a look at SeaChoice part # 28561, teak center cap.

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Years ago, a friend was testing a boat and motor. No kill switch lanyard and no life jacket. Steering failed at speed, he was ejected as boat started circling as in this video. Into the center of the "circle of death" as he called it. No way to swim out and survive. And getting tired tread...

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Hagerty, well known for classic car insurance, also has value guides. Including for some classic boats. Boston Whaler is one of 11 brands listed. It seems to be the closet to actual. real life values for many classic Whalers.

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