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jimh wrote:All iPhone owners are encouraged to watch this presentation regarding recording motion pictures:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt9zSfinwFA

I have probably forwarded that video to 100 people in the last 4 years or so !

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Cutting out the full-width splashwell dam was a mistake. That horizontal bulkhead running across the stern adds structure to the hull. It did, but at what cost? A non draining unsinkable boat? They reinforced the transom and I'm sure of the other perceived lost strength was made up in the deck bein...

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Except for the toe stubbing bow cleat I like it. Probably a few other things I would do differently, but overall she got a custom boat and probably doesn't care about "classic Whaler" look. Odds are, if the tank was installed correctly, she will never have to worry about the tank again. As...

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Have you had any contact with SIMRAD technical support? I would hope the first-tier telephone support from them might be better than from the Lowrance pool. Have no reason to yet. Haven't even opened up the user or installation manuals. I'll check there first to see if there is a sync option for at...

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[A reason to not get any bow railings would be because of] poor installation leading to water intrusion and spider cracks around all the stanchions. One-piece welded bow rails have made the installation a little better as there is less stress around all the deck fittings But I wouldn't have a boat w...

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The GO series from Simrad looks to be a winner at the features for the price point. The only negative I found so far is the lack of an ethernet port. And if I didn't have a pair of HDS Gen3's I wouldn't miss the ethernet port anyway. The HDS Gen3's use a direct device-to-device ethernet connection t...

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Just curious, do you find the autopilot tracking is adequate with the Point1-AP? On my boat, it would wander sometimes 20-30 degrees before making a hairpin turn to make an over-correction, totally useless for running offshore. I ended up having to spend $600 on their Precision-9 sensor, a HUGE imp...

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Also in the first image: I see some butt splices. I really hate to see butt splices in electrical conductors on small boats. The longest conductor in any wiring is probably not even 20-feet long, so having to splice two conductors together ought to be avoidable. I agree with the butt spices, but do...

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Boat is as listed in the signature, 1999 21 Outrage. I don't know when BW started offering boats factory rigged only. And I don't know if this Yamaha was hung by the dealer or the factory. But I did see the original invoice, and the boat was ordered new with a Yamaha 200 HP OX-66. So maybe the steel...

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As far as I know, no updates are available for the Point-1AP. Doing a search on lowrance's website with Point-1AP in the search box yields zero results, go figure.

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Screen shot form last spring showing data.

Both screen shots, almost 14 months apart are from the same physical location.

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Yesterday I removed an almost totally rusted away oil tank bracket. I find it hard to believe that Boston Whaler or a dealer would put a steel bracket in an area that is sure to see salt water. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/BW%2021%20OR%201999/BW_21_OR_oil_tank_bracket_10_zp...

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I know. I sent tech support screen shots showing my installation from last spring showing accurate position data and a full sky of satellites. Their quote: "Sorry for the confusion, but the Point-1AP is only for heading data it wouldn't act like a Point-1 non-AP. Does your unit have view of the...

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Lowrance email series: --first email was for information. --second email was stating they pre authorized a Point 1 to be sent out and were in the process of shipping. --third email was requesting the serial number (which is under the mounted Point-1AP antenna) --forth email was " the Point-1AP ...

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I replaced the lock on my console door, what does yours look like, picture?
What is a freezer key?

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And something else to consider with the GO5, the micro SD card slot is on the bottom of the device. For me at least, accessing the card will require removing the GO5 from the dash, and of course I forgot to put a card in before mounting.

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More Lowrance problems! This is really getting to be a drag. I installed my Simrad GO5. My main goal with the GO5 was to have an independent control for the Lowrance Outboard Autopilot The pilot control using the HDS takes up too much screen real estate. I turned everything on and once again somethi...

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I cut out the dash panel. I didn't bother to measure the depth once the hole was cut, but I knew it was more than the required 2.25-inch depth listed in the specifications. And I knew going into this that the GO5 would not fit with power and networ combo cable connected. Here is the GO5 with the pow...

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On my 1983 15' Center Console I hinged the front which allowed me to simply roll the console forward when I worked on it. Very convenient. This worked well because the console was straight edged. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/BW%2015%20CC%201983%20eBay/Sport_15_CC_Whaler_19_...

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I would certainly think not.
Still like the boat? Adjust the offer to what you can afford along with the affordability of replacing the outboard.

Could be the cost of that repair is why the boat is up for sale.

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At least they seem to be specializing in what type of company they acquire.

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Appreciate any feedback and looking forward to becoming a new owner I have a 1999 21 Outrage, which is the same boat. That model is a 3 year only version, 1999-2000-2001. It is unusual in that there is an enclosed head on a 21 footer. The boat is heavier than what it would seem for its size. So it ...

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The problem for me to get a 23 WALKAROUND is then I'd have to get a new truck, too. I am beginning to think that basing the boat at Northport and not having a trailer might be more workable. Maybe something like a 25 WALKAROUND or a 27 CUDDY. Actually, I may be on the verge of committing an apostas...

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Not to change the subject,Duane. Why did you move away from Lowrance to Simrad? I know they are cousins within the Navico empire so I'm curious if there were technical reasons. I haven't moved away, only side stepped. I still have a Lowrance HDS Gen3 7" and 9" device installed. I do not c...

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I have a Simrad GO5 XSE to add to my 21 Outrage. I want to give a heads up to anyone else looking at the GO 5 XSE multi-function display regarding the mounting depth. The Simrad specifications state a 2.28" mounting depth is required for flush mounting (using front access screws). Although it a...

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Is Simrad making the radios for Lowrance or is Lowrance making them for Simrad? Or perhaps neither. ...a new flush-mount fastening design that will permit the radio to be installed in a cutout without requiring access to the rear of the panel to install fasteners. The HDS Gen3's that I have both are...

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With the big console on the 1999-2001 21 Outrage there is no place to lay down.

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Thanks for the responses. As I described, the wheel AND the shaft move up and down together. The spokes are all tight, and the attachment nut is tightened as much as I dare. I have checked the mounting of the assembly to the console and - since I noticed the looseness prior to disassembling the con...

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I did everything except fabricate the tank and console hand rail.

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Even at $5, still a good deal. My shipment will be here tomorrow, two UPS packages, coming from the Pittsburgh area to the Jersey coast. Don't know how they do it. Will probably be two 50-lbs packages.

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More often then not the helm itself has play along with the spokes.

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I had a 1983 CENTER CONSOLE 15. It came with a 70-HP Mercury that was supposedly re-worked to be an 85-HP engine. The boat was a rocket and a lot of fun, especially out on small craft days. The boat would easily do 45 knots. Near the end of the first season I had to be towed in. A hole in the bottom...

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Would Montauk 170 owners would be willing to share what they use for anchors and rodes? Don't have a 17 Montauk, but I have used the same anchor--FORTRESS FX-7--on three Whalers so far. --1983 15 Whaler --1997 17 Outrage II --1999 21 Outrage Fortress FX-7 On the 15 I used four to five feet of stain...

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Watch the code you use for shipping - I missed the free shipping and used the $5 shipping.
But, even with the extra $5, still a great deal.

Over $99 free shipping is "47HOT " code.

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Good price on this TCW-3 semi synthetic that gets good reviews. For now $5 shipping if you spend $99. I just ordered 10 gallons for the summer. $105 shipped.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Signature-Semi-Synthetic-Two-Cycle-Oil/701231.uts

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April 04, 2017 update is dredging may begin as early as July.

http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2017/04/dredging_of_dangerous_nj_inlet_wont_start_until_su.html#incart_river_mobile_home_pop

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By the way, I do use the steering ram clips all the time to keep the outboard centered.

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As Jim said, a 2X4 works. Don't buy those advertised contraptions.... and if I recall, the tilt support isn't supposed to be used for transport. I tried a 2x4 - didn't even leave the driveway. At least with a 200 Yamaha it will crush the 2x4. Have also tried the tilt cylinder supports (my-wedge). G...

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Shocking--I have have had heated gear for motorcycle riding for as long as it has been out. I have ridden in 'toad strangling rain' and never felt a shock or ran down the battery on my bike. At any given time I could be using one to all of the following items. Bike - heated grips, heated seat Gear -...

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It took 30 years to get Shark River dredged, and so far early runs through the channel are not real impressive.
Key factor in selling our 42 Post was the inability to transit the river two hours on either side of low tide and three hours on the [full] moon [or Neap] tides.

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Update http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2017/03/major_nj_inlet_to_be_cleared_of_dangerous_shoals.html#incart_river_home Major N.J. inlet to be dredged after becoming dangerously shallow A project to dredge the Little Egg Inlet has been expedited after the U.S. Coast Guard pulled channel markers thi...

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That looked like a lot of fun. I do miss the days of having a boat with proper accommodations aboard.

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What size?
Can only read the 2x

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When you figure out your angle make sure you drill the hole at an angle. If you drill straight down you stand a good chance of not having enough 'gunwale' to support the rod holder. Get your angle, figure out how to drill the both the angle and orientation (straight back, to the side at 45 degrees e...

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The only water I ever had in my 1983 15' was from rain, the anchor rode or washing. No water sitting at rest floating.

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I see two advantages with the boat: --the 150 instead of the 115. I felt my 1997 17 Outrage II was underpowered with the 115 --a freshwater boat. If you use the NADA guide you come up with about $7,500. Given that the NADA guide is usually way undervalued when it comes to Whalers, even doubling the ...

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Shark River dredging was just completed last month after a 30+ year span, and it needed it 20 years ago. Preliminary reports are the the channel is neither as wide or as deep as it was supposed to be.

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jimh wrote: I love reading maritime accident reports.

If you think marine accident reports are interesting, you should read a NIOSH firefighter fatality report.

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Standard-Horizon has an catalog insert for the radio. [A dead link has been removed]

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The SH Rep at the Atlantic City boat show told me the MMSI entry [for the AIS transponder] would be a dealer service.

[Deleted sidebar topic on how to reset the MMSI of a VHF Marine Band DSC radio. For more about this topic see a separate thread, Reset of MMSI for DSC Radio by End User. ]

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