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JRP, That's a very interesting question and one I've never considered. I don't know the answer. I'll speculate that an absence of valves in many two stroke cycle engines could be a major factor. Another possibility is the double frequency of cylinder firing which may produce greater exhaust pressure...

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I expect the Suzuki would be a good choice. If you can get a decent deal for a Suzuki with a little more power it may be worth your consideration. I had a 1999 16 Dauntless powered by a 115 HP two stroke Evinrude. I used a four blade propeller so was not propped for speed. I don't remember my speed ...

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Thanks, Tim. I wouldn't dream of using a table saw for more than simple ripping which is all I've used one for. My neighbor will have to be convinced to do the work for me. As to raising the engine, I believe there may be one more hole left in the engine for adjustment. It's been raining here for se...

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There is limited adjustment that can be made to the Mercury DTS control. Some learning is required, or at least that was the case for me. If a new user lacks boating experience or his most recent experience was with mechanical controls the learning period may be a bit longer. If the boaters previous...

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Jim, Thank you for that excellent reference. I believe I may have seen it many years ago and that is probably where I got the idea of using wedges. I noticed from Carl's photographs that the engine in the article was raised about four or five inches higher than mine. That would certainly get my lowe...

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Look like dowels to me.

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flymo, Thanks for the find. The reverse wedges look like they could get the job done. The binding isn't a real problem, just something that's not quite right and therefore offensive to my [rigorous] view of things mechanical. The only time it has been a problem was when I decided to replace the badl...

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I'm considering adding a jack plate to my wife's 13 Sport this Winter and would appreciate some advice on the subject. I want to be able to adjust the engine mounting to allow the tilt and trim unit to tilt the engine completely out of the water when moored. I believe it could be possible to do this...

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A fiber optic viewer or camera is a wonderful tool to have when examining a combustion chamber is indicated. Due to cost not many non-professionals have one in the tool box but I believe they can be rented for a day or half day. I've used a Panasonic to inspect large diesel engines and the lens/ligh...

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Tim,

Good solution.

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msirof2001, Clearly the boat is not for everyone but just as clearly it has a place in the marketplace. The entire production for the next 12 months is sold. I feel that it fits into the family comfortable cruiser/sports fishing boat niche. Such boats rarely do either function extremely well but oft...

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Something to keep in mind, which I failed to do when posting, is that the 420 Outrage is unsinkable despite the hull window. Based on aesthetics I fail to appreciate the window. I agree that a sizable traditional twin engine sport fisherman could be purchased for a similar price but it would not be ...

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If oil prices continue at current levels or lower the rate of boat price increases may slow down. I remember when very high oil prices were blamed steeply rising boat prices. In 1999 I bought a new Dauntless 16 with a high quality aluminum trailer and a 115 HP Evinrude FICHT engine for slightly over...

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I assume when they refer to 55% of sales they are talking about boat units. But I find it astonishing that large boats are outselling smaller boats. Is it possible that they mean 55% of sales income is from the large boat segment?

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Boating Magazine has named the Boston Whaler 420 Outrage their choice of Boat of The Year for 2015. Personally I really like that boat and, finances permitting, would order one in a flash--if that giant hull window could be a delete option. I just don't understand how an offshore boat like an Outrag...

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If your boating area is in charted waters you can save the cost of an expensive electronic device and instead use a chart to provide depth information for where you are. For several years in the era before electronic chart plotters I used a chart and a depth sounder to avoid going aground. A simple ...

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If depth of the water behind your boat is your only concern you don't need to spend the money for a fish finder. I would look for an inexpensive depth finder and transducer combination if you can find one. A black and white or gray scale machine should be fine.

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I don't understand the need for another pick up tube for the second motor. I believe a single pick up tube would serve both engines without difficulty. A simple tee in the existing fuel line would probably be all that is required. Unless a second dedicated fuel tank for the second engine is utilized...

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flymo, Where are the old style caps that will fit the new style tanks available. I've not yet seem any [u]that will fit the new tanks[u]. I would also like to find new cap/spout assemblies of the old type to fit my new portable gas tanks used to service my lawn care equipment. On those tanks I've fo...

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I'm reading a lot of speculation and some fact in the responses. I have no personal knowledge to offer. Impact damage usually producing more closely spaced cracks may be correct but when a rub rail forcefully impacts a piling amidships it could produce cracking all along the hull sides due to the fl...

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Porthole--I suspect the 55-lbs-thrust trolling motor would maintain your boat on station in most conditions when you would be launching it.

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I doubt pressure washing caused the cracks. It's interesting that some of the cracks appear to be radiating outward from what appears to be a scupper or transom drain.

If a fiberglass boat was in the water when the water froze what sort of damage would be expected?

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Thanks for the information that the "new" tanks [i.e. on-deck fuel tanks that comply with the latest regulations from the EPA] vent automatically at 5-PSI. That's good to know. A pressure of 5-PSI is inconsequential in a tire but is a lot of pressure for a plastic fuel tank, thus the signi...

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I believe all the new plastic tanks can only be vented manually per the EPA mandates. Holding down the plastic screw in the center of the fill cap will manually vent the tank.

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When the weather is hot or even warm the new plastic fuel tanks will swell considerably and mostly the top and bottom expands. During warm weather you may be able to get the tank under the seat in the cool of the morning but probably not during the heat of the day. A swollen tank with limited room t...

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Customized would be my word for your modifications. No harm done. If you or a future owner see a greater value or beauty in a wood interior that should be possible with some effort.

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If this is the final word on the matter it is a significant victory for Humminbird. I wonder what happens next. I assume some sort of compensation will be required.

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Virtually all the spilled gasoline will have evaporated by the time the leaking tank has been removed. Based on that I doubt there is any unusual danger of fire or explosion. I lack the knowledge to address the potential, if any, damage to the foam caused by prolonged contact with gasoline. I believ...

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Masbama,

I can believe National consumption is at 1990 levels due to the very large efficiency gains over the past 25 years. On a global scale I suspect consumption may have increased due to countries like China and India joining the massive vehicle ownership club.

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Depends on the length of the fuel line. I believe so. One way to ensure the fresh fuel reaches the cylinders would be to run the fuel tank dry of old fuel before filling with fresh fuel and stabilizer. I put stabilizer in every tank full year round.

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Here in Southern Alabama prices vary by municipality as each taxes fuel at their own rate. In my area we are paying $1.90 at Murphys (Wal-Mart). My credit card provides a 5% rebate on fuel so my cost is $1.805. In the southern part of our very large county fuel runs about $.05 less. When I was a tee...

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Consider consulting with the folks (Ken) at http://www.propgods.com for a good propeller choice for your 150 Montauk. They loan propellers out for testing in their general area but I doubt you want to go to Florida to take advantage of that. They may offer an exchange program for long distance custo...

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I would not let a horsepower rating hold me back from re-powering a Boston Whaler with the engine I wanted. I do think the maximum rated engine weight should be followed, plus perhaps ten percent. Classic Whalers were probably rated for a weight that met the designer's criteria. The engines meeting ...

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It's wonderful to be able to see so many beautiful classic and newer Whalers. The last picture of a Lo Pro is very nice. From the angle of the shot that Lo Pro looks a lot like a Panga.

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Are we discussing the binnacle, the housing for the shift and throttle lever? A photograph would be helpful. Do the mounting screws penetrate into the foam in the hull? If so, there is no easy way a backing plate could be added under the fiberglass where it is mounted. If not, the water draining out...

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This is not a rare occurrence on the L6 Verado engines. As mentioned, the in-line six cylinder configuration places the lower cylinder much lower than in the L4 engines. "Chopping" the throttles or very quickly shifting from forward to neutral or to reverse can have dire consequences when ...

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As copper is the primary anti-fouling ingredient in anti-fouling paint the old brass tubes MAY not need any anti-fouling paint. Another consideration is that commonly used ablative anti-fouling paint may not play well over metal. If the drain tube needs an anti-fouling coating a specialized paint ma...

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I would clean [the rub rail] with something strong, rinse well and follow with 303 Protectant. If that failed [to restore the black color] I would consider some very fine sandpaper in a small area. I would use it very lightly to see if the black is just below the surface. If the black returns in the...

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Do we have specific fuel consumption information on the Verado family of engines? It would be interesting to compare the Gen 2 engines in both the L4 and L6 blocks. There are at least two companies specializing in tuning Verado engines by modifying the ECUs. It is interesting that the modifications ...

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I believe the potential benefits of Signal K for all boaters is virtually limitless. Open source can allow low cost innovation by a great many persons. It may be a stretch to compare the development of smart phone applications to future Signal K devices but maybe not such a long stretch if/when Sign...

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If you have a two-battery maintainer-charger you should be able to use a single solar panel with one output to maintain the charge on both batteries. Depending upon the panel selected you may also need a controller to regulate the panel output. http://www.panbo.com often has discussions and news abo...

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I really like the innovative design of the Evinrude E-Tec G2 engine. It took a little while but seeing one and being given a guided tour by the Area Rep at a boat show revealed a lot of very clever innovation.

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The LineX certainly looks good and provides a fairly non-skid surface throughout. It even has a shine, or at least the black LineX bed liner in my truck has a nice gloss. But it will never look quite as good as gel coat or two-part paint. Practicality and functionality are its strong points. Not eve...

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If I understand correctly your insurer wants to declare your boat a total loss due to the expense of a repair or replacement of the damaged console only? If so you should be able to determine the salvage value your insurer places on your boat so you can buy it back with your settlement. You can then...

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I doubt there is much demand for a 5-HP 9-foot hard tender these days. In the small sizes favored by sailors I almost always see inflatables either towed or hanging from aft davits. On the larger power yachts I see a lot of newer 130 Sports and a few 160 or 170 Dauntless resting in chocks on foredec...

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If you can't find an adjustment to the screen angle that allows viewing you should be able to fabricate a hood from some thin pliable material and attach it to the sounder to reduce the glare. It could be mounted using heavy duty velcro or an elastic band. On youtube.com there are examples.

Butch

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Functional and semi-attractive suction cup mounted trays are available. They work very well on console surfaces.

Ram mounts have the added benefit of making electronics easy to remove for added security for those times when a little extra security is wise.

Butch

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Perhaps an adjustment to the shift linkage andcable or the binnacle by the installer could make the neutral detent more positive. I encountered a similar situation with a 1999 Evinrude 115 HP when it was newly installed. Several attempts by the selling dealer made only a slight improvement. When I r...

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Your battery charge level may be a bit low. If so, the battery voltage when the starter is engaged may become lower than the minimum threshold required to keep the Garmin running. This is a common problem when batteries become old or when the engine is operated at low speed for long periods and subj...

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It's hard to beat the Igloos for value, ie. cost vs performance, for general purpose use. For those who need ice to last longer the pricier coolers may be a better value. The extra insulation is costly in terms of interior space for a cooler of the same footprint. Durability of my Igloos has been ex...

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