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I took off the oil pump again and spun it with a drill while holding the [lever linked to the throttle] in the full throttle position. No oil came out the outlet side at all. Q: does the onboard oil tank, mounted to the motor, actually need to have pressure in it to get the oil to flow to the pump? ...

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Great idea on the oil linkage. I will attempt that tonight. I am planning on swapping out the new temperature switch first as it's the cheapest at 58 bucks. If that doesn't help I will put in the oil pump shaft motion sensor at 156 bucks! I neither of these help I will disconnect the oil system for ...

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Thanks for the detailed input. The oil drive shaft has a sleeve on it that connects to the oil pump. This sleeve has a small black magnetic circle on it. It is from this magnet that the signal of the spinning shaft is picked up by the motion sensor. I removed the oil pump today and spun it with a dr...

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[The component I was calling the "oil warning module" is shown on the Mercury OEM service manual] diagram as CALLOUT 10 "electrical sensor." On a Mercury parts catalogue it's also called a "Warning Module Assembly." I first disconnected the motion sensor CALLOUT 9 on [t...

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[To get a replacement key for the ignition key switch on the remote control of a 1985 Yamaha 40-HP engine] go to a Yamaha dealership with the serial number of the outboard engine. [Moderator's note: see below for an explanation of why this method is unlikely to be productive.] I lost the keys for my...

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I have a 1988 Revenge 20 W-T. When my fuel tank developed a leak I ran two topside fuel tanks for about a year with no problem. I made a raised deck in the aft end of the cockpit in place of the bench seat. Both tanks fit on the raised deck and are secured in place. I still take a tank with me now, ...

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My 1991 Mercury 200-HP engine has been setting off a BEEP BEEP BEEP aural alert. I've have been throwing parts at [the engine hoping to fix the BEEP BEEP BEEP aural alert]. Here is what has been done: ⋅ I changed out the two thermostats and the impeller as a precaution. ⋅ There a...

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Thanks for the info on the Aerospace 303. I will go buy some this spring and re-treat my cover.

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Does your cover leak when it's raining? I too have a sunbrella cover that is snapped in place. Everytime it rains the boat gets water in it. I tried treating the cover but it didn't work.

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Any competent hydraulic hose company could bend you a new longer metal end with the appropriate flare . I wouldn't even use the double crimp and just go with stainless steel hose clamps.

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Those are double crimped on connectors from rubber to metal hoses. They are used widely in many applications. I had the same problem with leaks on my GMC Yukons. Up here in Canada Princess Auto can make you new hoses or just sell you the metal ends and the crimps. Down there I believe you have Harbo...

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[This three-year-old thread was revived by a spammer from India. The spammer just copied the original post and started the topic over again. The fake topic elicited a new reply. The spammer has been deleted. The real OP has never followed up with any further information about the VERADO steering flu...

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That would be me in my 1988 Revenge 20 WT. I tossed my phone to a guy in a zodiac to get a pic of the two boats together. My Revenge is rigged for Salmon fishing Lake Ontario.

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That is the Toronto Inner Harbor. Well over 120 Cranes in Operation now. Way too many Condos going up. Soon you won't be able to see the Lake from the north part of the City.

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I was out salmon fishing on Monday and I saw the HMCS St. John's cruise by. Had to go in for a look and some pics. The Revenge sure looks small next to it! whaler1.jpg whaler2.jpg whaler.jpg [Moderator's note: identified pictures with figure numbers and added captions based on added information in f...

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I have a Richie compass aboard my Whaler. Didn't help me at all. When the fog rolls in during the salmon derby there could be upwards of a hundred boats out there at any time of the week. You are so busy watching the fog for other boats, the rods and the electronics you loose track of the compass as...

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Great write up. Very informative. They sure are unforgiving in their ruling. On lake Ontario I've been out in very heavy fog and even with the on board gps, a hand held gps and maps I was lost the whole time and just kept turning circles trying to get back to shore. Looks like the heavy fog caused a...

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This is the info I got from Chuck. Boston Whaler did not assign a maximum engine weight at this time (no heavy four strokes around back then). This boat was designed around the capability of installing either a single engine or dual two strokes, though. Most of the 90 or 100 hp engines would have be...

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My Revenge is an older boat than most would have nowadays. I asked the pros at Boston Whaler and 610-lbs is what they told me to keep the weight at. I'm not really sure what the weight is in total on my boat with the two batteries, two down riggers, two 16-lbs weights, the hydraulic steering, the oi...

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On my 1988 Revenge 20 W-T, the fuel pick up was only a plate with two tubes running down close to the bottom of the tank with two mesh screens on the ends. Not much else to it. If you are starving for fuel at full throttle I'd say look elsewhere. Q2: Do you have a fuel water separator that may be to...

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A Yamaha F200 with the 130-lbs auxiliary engine would put around 620-lbs on the transom.

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I have a 1988 Revenge 20 W-T. I contacted Boston Whaler for advice on transom weight. They told me the transom would support about 610-lbs in total weight as the REVENGE 20 W-T was designed to hold two engines. My boat has a 1991 Mercury 200-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engine and a 2006 Mercury 15-HP ...

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My original Helm filler cap had a weep hole in it. After I cross threaded that cap i ordered a new one without the weep hole. On very hot days it seems to seep around the rubber gasket under the filler cap. All is good though and works great.

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I have the same Uflex on my Revenge. I keep two spare bottles of oil and my two water bottle and hoses bleeding system on board for such emergencies. Good thing you weren't way off shore.

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The pump used was purchased at Princess Auto. I believe you have Harbour Freight down there in the States. It's a simple 12 volt water pump. Costs between $70 to $100-Canadian. As you can now see in the photos, posted with the help of Phil T, all the foam was removed from around the tank. The tank i...

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After having the fuel tank [on a REVENGE] submerged with rain water several times and getting the subsequent water intrusion into the gasoline, I added a 12-Volt-operated pump. This is the best mod I've ever done to my REVENGE. This modification was relatively inexpensive and has been in use now for...

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On my 1988 Revenge 20 W-T I also had water in the fuel tank. After getting the fuel tank refurbished and coated with a urea based covering, I had water get into the gasoline again the following season. Turns out the gasket at the fuel pick-up plate was the cause. Water had gotten into the boat durin...

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Great video. That boat looks like fun.

ASIDE ON NEW TOPIC: I'm wondering how you manage to sit on those wooden seats without killing your spine? Do they make seat cushions for these boats? My spinal arthritis kills me in my Revenge on a bumpy day.

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I just replaced the Mercury Key Switch on my 1988 Revenge 20 WT. The original switch had ten wires coming out the back and the replacement only had six. It was a very easy switch over. The wires on my original and the replacement matched color so it was simply a case of cut the original wire and sol...

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That is the exact unit I purchased. Up here in Canada it cost 241 dollars Canadian!!!

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Recently I purchased an ultrasonic carburetor cleaner. My 2006 Mercury 15-HP engine had been running rough and stalling while trolling for salmon. I removed the carburetor and took it apart. I soaked the main body and all parts in the ultrasonic cleaner for five minutes. I could not believe all the ...

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I took a look at which tab deploys when under way. It turns out it is the port Trim Tab that goes down into the water to correct my list to Port. On my dash I have to press the starboard button to deploy the Port Tab. I will dig up the installation instructions as I do remember them saying that I ne...

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My on dash monitor shows the starboard tab deployed down into the water stream. But now that you mention you trim the opposite tab I remember the wiring instructions telling me to wire them backwards. The port toggle moves the starboard tab and vice versa. I will be going out fishing this evening an...

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My Revenge 20 WT was also listing to Port when underway, from acceleration from a standing start to plane. I figured it was the combination of the 130-lbs auxiliary engine and the 50-lbs battery on the Port side. I installed the Lenco Trim Tabs, and they took care of the problem completely. I lower ...

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Great write up. I added trim tabs to my Revenge. It now runs like a different boat and has no more lean to port.

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I was in Japan recently and came across a boat that looked like a centre console Whaler. It didn't have the name Boston Whaler on it but it had many of the characteristics.

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I wish my 1998 Tahoe had a low-oil shut off. The truck engine failed last week when the high pressure oil line popped off on the highway. A full rebuild is needed. ASIDE to Jim--if your Suburban has the two remote oil lines that go to the passenger side of the Radiator I suggest removing them and in...

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Cut the front and middle poles a little shorter. Slide the front and middle, smaller, poles up higher. Lengthen the rear straps and tighten down the front ones. Should give you more height on the top for now.

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When I rebuilt my tank on my 88 Revenge 20 WT I added a piece of clear hose and a ninety degree fitting and another hose onto that fitting that extends into the bilge area. After a rainfall I hook up a 12 volt pump and pump out the cavity area. Some times it takes almost 15 minutes of pumping to get...

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I only use the turnbuckle as a back up against a failed strap or winch. It's worked great these past two years. Once the boat is winched up and the safety chain attached to the bow eye I fasten the turnbuckle and only turn it hand tight. No extra pressure on the eye this way

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Great write up. I too need to upgrade my 1996 trailer. I'm looking at going to disk brake as i'm going to be replacing the actuator as well. When my winch failed two years ago a member here suggested I install a turnbuckle as a back up to a failed winch or strap. Did you do the same? When my winch f...

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Start scraping that foam out with a spatula. When I did mine it all came out rather easily once tank was removed. After I got it all out I scrubbed and polished the cavity. Instead of using expanding foam I used those foam floor mats they put in children play areas.

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I reinstalled my rebuilt fuel tank on my 1988 Revenge WT without using expanding foam. I used the original retaining straps and multiple sheets of those foam pads that parents put on the floor of their kids play rooms. I cut them into strip and jammed them around the tank leaving space at the bottom...

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Mine went out as well on my Mercury 200. Replacing it was easy. Cost 70 bucks Canadian so should be about 10 bucks US:)

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When I replaced those two hoses on my Revenge I used a little bit of grease on the tank intake and the 90 degree fitting. Made [fitting the hose to the tank pipe] easier. A little bit of light sanding will clean up that corrosion. My boat had a green [bonding] wire attached to one of the nuts and ma...

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I took out the Revenge 20 W-T fishing this weekend with three extra passengers on board. The trim tabs performed as expected and advertised. The list to Port was gone and the boat ran smooth. I'm very happy with these tabs.

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I managed to get the Revenge 20 W-T out for a test run this week. The trim tabs really affect the ride. With the tabs in their retracted position the boat seems to feel more 'tippy' in a side to side motion when you get up out of the hole shot. Once on plane I deploy the port tab and the boats once ...

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Got the Lenco Trim Tabs installed. Took about seven hours from start to finish. Turns out you shouldn't assume the original owner had temporarily put the top bracket on facing the right way! He had bolted on the the top bracket onto the motor upside down causing the holes to be drilled to be quite h...

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It is a 1998 Revenge 20 WT with a 1991 Mercury 200hp main and a 2006 Mercury 15 hp four stroke as a kicker.

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Oh ya I've played with that engine trim tab several time trying to correct the list. I have a 130-lbs kicker and a battery on the port side, and I figure all this extra weight is causing the list. It corrects slightly when I trim the big motor up as far as I can when on plane. It gets worse with a p...

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