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It is not going to be fun.

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I would tie the transom to the wall and drive the trailer out from under it.

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Boston Whaler only made two models of the 15-footer in 1980. They made the SPORT and the STRIPER. It does not appear that this boat had a console nor the pedestal seats that were in a STRIPER model.

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I have seen reeds stick, especially in salt water. If you are taking the carb off, the reeds are right there. You can probably just stick a feeler gauge in the intake instead of removing the reeds.

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In NJ I always pushed it until November and unwrapped it in March. I was also much younger then.

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That was a joke being I reside in the sunshine state.

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I have seen spark but no fire with fuel because the spark was weak and the compression would literally blow out the spark. I assumed a compression test was done, if not that would be a good idea. To not fire at all would usually mean there is little to no compression and that could be tested with yo...

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Winterization...what is that?

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He said there is plenty of spark on cylinder 1. My guess is the carburetor main jet is still clogged or your definition of plenty of spark is incorrect. Try Phil's procedure said before tearing down the carburetor again. Personally I would squirt some gasoline-oil mix into the top carburetor while r...

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Grinding off those [mounting ear extensions] is no big deal. Their removal does not present any structural problems. I am not sure why they even have them--nobody mounts an engine all the way down. And it is unlikely they would hold the engine on if somebody did mount an engine that low.

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I want to fog engine while running the engine dry but I am not sure how to cut fuel flow....Give me ideas. My 1993 Johnson 225hp had the fuel line run directly to the fuel pump, no quick disconnect. I took vacuum hose pliers (vise grips with tape will work) and I clamped shut the fuel line and time...

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To remove the lower cowl [to change the oil filter] on a DF140A or DF115A is a bit of a pain; there are four screws. But removing the lower cowl does give one access to look at the entire engine, and to possibly wipe it down with corrosion spray. To remove the lower cowl once per season is not a dea...

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I believe they were dealer installed option and I have had soft spots where they installed them unfortunately.

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Again, there are tons of trailer builders in Florida. [GP TRAILERS] looks like every other trailer company down here. TROPIC TRAILER in Ft Myers are great trailers, along with Owen & Sons, St. Pete or Rolls trailers in same area. The list is never ending, but the ones I listed are more known nat...

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Just about every boat with a low transom will take on water if you just pull the throttle back.

How far trimmed-in are you when you try and get on plane?

The engine trim should be all the way in and once you get on plane you start trimming out and pulling back on the throttle in a single motion.

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There are many custom trailer makers in FL. Most buy the same parts and assemble basically the same trailer. They will usually build to your specs as well. Just tell them that you need shorter bunks and they will put shorter bunks on it. You might want to get the golf cart type rims & tires for ...

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Have you thought about bean bag chairs for marine use. People rave about them.

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The seats are not cheap nor cheap to ship. I bought one years ago for my Outrage and never installed it and then had to ship it again. I personally do not care for stern seats on a boat that size, too much weight back there. If I need more than room for four, I put a couple deck chairs back there.

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PVC board can be used and will not rot. If legs are corroded and rusty they are not stainless. If they have minor stuff on them: soak in vinegar to remove. Q4: the upholstery bad or just the wood rotten? If upholstery is bad, just have Anderson send you a whole seat. Specialty, Whaler, and Barbour p...

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Remove the bow eye and put some life caulk in the hole to seal it, I doubt however that is where the problem occurred. Delamination happens, boat is old. Drill small holes, inject epoxy in holes, put something heavy on it and be done. This is a common repair and does not need an engineering degree t...

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I am only posting this because somebody was looking for a newer bow rail(welded, no T fittings). These will fit on both smirked models with slightly different mounting spots for the side rails. These do not come up for sale very often and hence my post. Look on Orlando Craigslist under Boston whaler.

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"Usually in the bow locker of a Boston Whaler boat there is an eye-nut" Not on 9-17 classics. The Towing eye is connected to the lifting eye that is underneath the norman pin(like your 15') It is not in the anchor locker. One can use the towing eye to lift the boat which is usually done wi...

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You will know when you drill the injection holes if the foam is wet. If so many will fan dry it or use small wicks.

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here should be a tag on the bracket with a model & serial #. Model numbers are sometimes on the freeze plugs on the engine block. You then to google the MODEL # a there is a code or: 1976 40604 40605 40654 40655 In 1975 for 1976 model year OMC released the new 35hp. It was smaller, lighter, mode...

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A couple clarifications: Boston Whaler did not make a Super SPORT 13 model until 1984. I assume you have a SPORT 13. There is a bow eye and a lifting eye that are connected by the same rod. The lifting eye is below the Norman Pin. I highly doubt the delamination is due to water intrusion. Any water ...

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I have been running Suzukis since 1981 and they have never seen a mechanic after install. The Mercury may save you money as you can reuse many parts from current rigging. Depending on demographics, Suzuki can be much cheaper than their competition, especially in FL. In 2006 I bought a new DF115 for ...

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Ditto, those are common on older Whalers and mechanics who don't know Whalers tend to over tighten the bolts. If you take it for a ride and the drive changes trim under throttle, you probably have a rotten transom.

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In Florida it is a pain to get a salvage vehicle back on the road. luckily for me the inspection station for re-titling Salvaged vehicles is 3 miles from me. They had to physically inspect the motorcycle to make sure it was road worthy and all parts replaced or repaired. Some people in FL would have...

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Here is a good link for answers. Looks like all the way up mounting on a 160 is not going to be good.

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/003623.html

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I always start with engine mounted all the way up and go from there. Easy to lower an outboard on the trailer using the tongue jack. Most of the time it stays on the highest hole. The higher the engine is to the surface, the less trim needed as the prop is that much closer. Usually a highe mounted e...

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Trailer prices have gone up a lot in 15 years. Because I bought my 1986 18 Outrage last July without a trailer, I was on the hunt for a new or used boat trailer. I only buy aluminum trailers as there is no benefit to galvanized except saving a about $200. For [the quoted price mentioned in the initi...

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i have seen people lose their boat on the ramp using slip pads.

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I had a 2005 Sport Trail under my Donzi. Nice trailer and it had some miles on it.

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Pic #2 shows the wood core and that is how thick it is. You can buy clips to hold a paddle at West Marine, might be where the navigation lights are. If you do thru bolt them it would not look that bad. Use a sealant on the screws. Those hinges look good.

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I put one on my 13' sport which had a 40hp Evinrude. It really increased the performance and the weight/setback was not too bad. I have owned many 15's with 2 not having PTnT. as Jim suggested you can get pretty good performance from a high HP 15 without it. If I lived on a deep lake and only needed...

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Just don't lift it with string ;)

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[The SSL 15 boats] are just a classic 15-footer without the wood. A tad heavier because of that but no major difference.

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Personally if I was going to haul a boat that many miles it would not be on one of their Karavan trailers. I would sell it and get a custom aluminum trailer designed to tow long distances. Torsion axles and less weight is a plus too in the long run. The cost of replacing tires can be significant and...

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I remember years ago reading a story in Motor Boating & Sailing about a team that had a custom Donzi Yacht made around 60-70ft. They picked it up from the manufacturer I believe in Florida and had scheduled a series of big game tournaments starting there. The fished this brand new boat all the w...

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You have not stated if it is a single or tandem axle. I am assuming tandem and again you do not need larger tires for that boat. If you are only concerned about revolutions, you can put on 24's and give it some bling.

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It will not damage concrete. It may clean it however.

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You do not need 15" tires for a 21' boat if tandem axle. A 13 or 14 is plenty.

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Marykate will not hurt your grass but it will turn a galvanized trailer white.

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Phil...I thought boat prices were outrageous? I can't even give this thing away at $249. I could probably sell just the title for that.

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I like the car wash tire guide idea.

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Lower unit could have a frozen bearing on the drive shaft but if that is the case it would usually stall going into gear like you hit bottom. Pull the plugs, put it in gear and turn the prop by hand or foot. If it will barely turn, you found your problem.

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Do you have a pic? If so we can save you a trip possibly.

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As for SPORT or SOURPUSS, this boat is not exactly either. It is an in-between hybrid . That is correct. I bought my 13' new and it was(I think) a $320 option for the wrap around railing and backrest. It is still a sport. I had the same setup on a couple of my 15's. They were still 15' Sport models...

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If you need to remove your wheels to get your boat in the garage it is time to build a carport or buy a good cover.

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Good point on the paint. Moeller bought out Tempo paint and I am not sure what colors they still produce. That blue gets much darker with age so I would look for period correct Evinrude light blue. BRP makes/made paint as well. The correct color is Evinrude 1971-1977 light blue. If you can only find...

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