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roundle1979

A lot of good advise here already. As for boats, I think it's hard to go wrong with a classic 13 or 15. That said, you may feel a bit cozy with more than a few people. One boat that you might want to consider is the (classic) Super Sport 17 (Limited). A lot of people looking for a 17 will go for the...

roundle1979

I have had good luck purchasing parts for my 2004 Boston Whaler Nantucket 190 from Nauset Marine:

https://www.nausetmarine.com/deck-plates/

roundle1979

Did not see this coming.

Perhaps Volvo--who recently purchased Seven Marine--will choose to go down market and purchase Evinrude

roundle1979

Have a look at Boston Whaler's own performance tests: https://www.bostonwhaler.com/family-overview/vantage-boat-models/320-vantage/ Dual Mercury Verado 350 (L6) *Time to plane: 8.5 seconds *Top speed: 51 MPH at 6350 RPMs Dual Mercury Verado 300 (V8) *Time to plane: 6.7 seconds *Top speed: 49.1 MPH a...

roundle1979

ROUND'--if you are re-powering a 2004 boat that had a Mercury engine, you should assess the value of re-using all the current Mercury engine rigging with a re-power with a new Mercury engine. It may be--I can't tell you for sure--that you could re-use all the engine wiring harnesses, the remote thr...

roundle1979

I read this [thread] with interest. I have a 2004 190 Nantucket or 190 Outrage with its original Mercury Optimax 135 (also a 2.5-liter V6, albeit slightly more complex than [the 1998 Mercury 200-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engine the OP wants to replace). While I only have 200 hours on my Mercury Opti...

roundle1979

PHIL—thank you. Nauset Marine [a Boston Whaler dealer in Orleans, Massachusetts] sent me the same two diagrams. They have [the parts mentioned above] in stock. [An order for the hoses and parts has been] made. In the future I will have photographs showing the old [parts mentioned above] and the new ...

roundle1979

Hi. I am ordering new fuel lines for my 2004 Nantucket 190 with Mercury 135 OptiMax. I will order OEM parts from Nauset Marine [a Boston Whaler dealer in Orleans, Massachusetts]. The hoses and parts I would like to change are: ⋅ Fuel filler hose ⋅ Fuel tank level sending unit gas...

roundle1979

If you are certain on the size (19 feet), brand, and layout (center console), I would also have a look at the Nantucket / Outrage 190. Boston Whaler's been making the Nantucket/Outrage 190--mostly unchanged--since 2003. I bought a good, clean (fresh water) 2004 Nantucket July 2019 and could not be h...

roundle1979

Some of the questions I asked here on Continuous Wave prior to buying my Nantucket are found at:

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4639&p=28981&hilit=preparing#p28981

roundle1979

Research shows the Nantucket, renamed Outrage 190, is now sold with a 150-HP FOURSTROKE as the standard engine and maximum power is now 200-HP This increase in power is due to improvements in lowering the engine weight of modern motors. Read: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/001203.html I ...

roundle1979

I bought a freshwater 2004 Nantucket 190 with a Mercury OptiMax 135-HP with 175 hours in July. 2019. I love the boat. To be honest, I was nervous about buying a boat with a Mercury. However, it's been a good experience so far. [The 135-HP engine] has decent power for the boat; the boat gets up on pl...

roundle1979

My 2004 Boston Whaler Nantucket/Outrage 190 came out of the water today (November 4, 2019) for the first time since July. It's been cleaned and encapsulated in a few layers of Collinite No. 925 Marine Wax. On-The-Hard.jpg Overall, am impressed with how the bottom paint kept the growth at bay. Since ...

roundle1979

My brother's got this 1990 11 Sport for sale:

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/boa ... 97626.html

For the past several years it was used 2-3 weeks per year in Rhode Island. Prior to that, a [mega] yacht tender (kept covered).

roundle1979

I don't understand the rate you have cited as "$32 per foot." Is that a linear foot for any width? Is that for a year? Linear, any width. Winter = November 1 through April 30 (though I suspect they are pretty flexible for residents). Source: https://www.ryeny.gov/home/showdocument?id=10047

roundle1979

Hi All. I am exploring indoor storage options for my 2004 Nantucket 190. I'm in Rye, New York (Westchester County) and am willing to store the boat an hour in most any direction. My local (municipal) Marina charges $32 per foot for outdoor (on trailer) storage. It goes without saying, I'd pay a litt...

roundle1979

My pleasure, Jim.

Will snap some more photos when she comes out of the water (end of October).

roundle1979

Earlier this summer I bought a fresh water 2004 Nantucket / Outrage 190 that had never been bottom painted. The below thread covers how I prepared mine to be kept in salt water 6 months out of the year: http://continuouswave.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4639 In summary: —Mask off water line (af...

roundle1979

biggiefl wrote:General Propeller in Bradenton, FL is one of the largest shops in the country. Google or look in most boating mags for more info.

Thanks. Looks like a highly-specialized shop. Have requested a quote.

roundle1979

Sweet ride.

When I was a boy, the 15 SS w/ a 70 was the dream.

But there was never quite enough lawn mowing money. : )

Enjoy!

roundle1979

Tell me the best shops for propeller balancing.

I'm happy to mail away.

roundle1979

Quick update: Had a Mercury Optimax specialist have a look. He gave my engine a clean bill of health. While he had the cowling off, he recommended to replace the auxiliary oil reservoir and the air pump's air filter. These items are unrelated to the thread's topic but figure I'd mention nevertheless...

roundle1979

The behavior of the engine does not sound like or feel like a cylinder misfire. A mechanic will take the boat on a sea trial next week.

roundle1979

Quick video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXSHCYe ... e=youtu.be

It's probably nothing.

roundle1979

i keep my boat in MIlton Harbor (Westchester county) New York.

The vibration is not that bad.

I will probably take care of it after I haul the boat out at the end of October.

roundle1979

I have a 2004 190 Nantucket with the original Mercury OptiMax 135 engine. I believe that the propeller—size unknown—is as installed by Boston Whaler and is a stainless steel Mercury propeller. [The engine] has a bit of a vibration at certain engine speeds—nothing major but I notice it. The propeller...

roundle1979

How much are they asking?

Prior to buying my 2004 Nantucket 190, I nearly bought this one: http://whalerrevenge.com/

I am glad I [ultimately bought] an open, center console boat.

roundle1979

All new through hulls:

: 5 Almost ready.jpg (116.23 KiB) Viewed 18368 times

Lifting off the blocks:

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Back at the dock:

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roundle1979

: A week in the water produced the scum line.; 1-Scum-Line_.jpg (43.71 KiB) Viewed 10344 times

: Here's the 2 coats of epoxy.; 2-Expoxy-coat_.jpg (29.83 KiB) Viewed 10343 times

: Followed by a hard coat (blue) and 2 coats of ablative black.; 3 Ablative.jpg (89.61 KiB) Viewed 18368 times

roundle1979

My 2004 190 Nantucket (Outrage) has a self-bailing deck. Even when the bilge is 100% full of water, the deck continues to self-bail. If you are leaving it for extended periods, I'd recommend: —dual battery setup. Hard-wire bilge pump to one of the two batteries —change through-hulls and scuppers to ...

roundle1979

Quick update on paint: I've had a local pro perform the following: —Mask off water line —Clean scum (amazing how quickly it appears) —Sand gel coat —Apply two coats epoxy barrier coat —Apply one coat ablative (blue) —Apply two coats ablative (black) The local pro does most of the boats in the area. ...

roundle1979

When I started hunting for used Whalers I was actually looking for something that needed to be re-powered as I did not want to inherit someone else's old Outboard. That proved difficult (and I ended up buying a 2004 190 Nantucket w/ a Merc 135 Optimax w/ 170 hrs). If the boat's in good shape, I'd ad...

roundle1979

Masbama wrote:Smart move replacing the thru hull fittings. Trust me, I know. Enjoy your boat.

Agree.

I cannot believe that Whaler (Brunswick) used this plastic stuff--it's hot garbage.

roundle1979

Quick update: Brought the boat home two weeks ago. The ride back from Geneva, NY to Rye, NY was interesting -- was pushing my Mazda CX9's limits (3500lbs capacity). Anyway, boat's in great shape. I put it in the water for a week to achieve a 'scum line'. Put a couple hours on it and it has performed...

roundle1979

What's the update here?

roundle1979

Change the water pump impeller and associated wear parts in the water pump. Discard the weaker of the two batteries, and replace with an ultra-high-purity AGM lead-acid battery rated for 800-CCA. These will run about $330, and possibly less on sale or promotion. Check Batteries-Plus, or Costco. Rep...

roundle1979

Thanks all. Great insight.

I've got a quote from my local MarineMax (closest authorized BW dealer); first time bottom paint is $45 per foot. Ouch!

roundle1979

Hi All. I'm buying a 2004 Nantucket 190 with the original 2004 Mercury OptiMax 135-HP Saltwater series with 150-hours. The boat's spent its life in upstate New York in freshwater. I'll be third owner. The seller has service records from a Boston Whaler authorized dealer. The boat has not been left o...

roundle1979

Q1A: where is the best place to purchase [a wrap around stern seat] these days? Q2A: [the forward part of the cockpit of a 20 or 22-foot OUTRAGE] does not seem to accommodate a sun-pad-type filler. Is there a after-market solution? Comment 4: I do like the look of the closed transom as well. Comment...

roundle1979

Hi All. I may buy a 1988 Outrage 20 Whaler Drive. If I buy, it will primarily be used for cruising around Long Island sound. Prior to purchase, I am having a survey performed; details about that to follow. Q1: what'is the best stern seat option for an 1988 OUTRAGE 20 Whaler Drive? Q2: is there away ...

roundle1979

a capacity of at least 10 You will want a significantly larger boat than 21' for the ocean and LI sound. With 10 aboard there is not much if any room. The boat will need the max hp and be sluggish. If I were the USCG, Harbor Master or Marine Patrol, I would stop you the moment I saw you for a safet...

roundle1979

Adding a "get home" engine is expensive and reduces performance of most small boats. Among the more common reasons an engine stops running is because of fuel quality or supply problems and if the second engine is supplied from the same source it will be useless. Battery failure is another...

roundle1979

Q3. Has anyone ever installed an auxiliary' engine on a 21 Ventura? I'm not planning to use for fishing; rather, want it in the event that the Mercury has a problem

roundle1979

jimh wrote:For an engine to have only been run 100-hours in about 18-years of use is very unusual.

Thanks for input. Indeed, a low-hour boat.

Yes, will have authorized dealer have a look before I buy.

roundle1979

Hi All. I'm new to Continuous Wave. I'm looking for a good, safe runabout for my young family (preferably with a capacity of at least 10). Planning to use the boat mostly within Long Island Sound. I'm looking at a 2001 Ventura 21 with its original 225 OptiMax with just under 100 hours. Hoping you gu...

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