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If it were my boat, I would just replace the tank. At 30 years old, it's definitely at life's end, probably not worth the effort to confirm that a hole is present.

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If the hoses are newer and the tank gage gasket isn't leaking, then you probably have a pinhole in the bottom of the tank. When I had my tank replaced, the outside of the tank was in pristine condition, no corrosion at all. There was a tiny pinhole in the bottom rear center of the tank near the fuel...

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What kind of boat? What accessories and electronics? Did this just start happening recently? Anything else you could add to point us in the right direction? First place I would look is the bilge pump or automatic switch could be stuck or partially shorting out.

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He's referring to Loctite marine epoxy, available from Home Depot. I use it to patch old screw holes. It's not a perfect match, but it's reasonably close enough that it doesn't stand out like a sore thumb. It can be used underwater and takes about 2 hours to set up. I've had some repairs intact afte...

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I would think 3/4-inch-thick sheet KING StarBoard would be plenty stiff for a steering console. If need be, you could use mahogany in the inside corners to give it some additional resistance to flexing, but for a small SPORt 13 console I don't think it would be necessary. The short spans and wide pi...

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If this hull and layout is the same as a 1992 21 Walkaround (which I believe were made from 1992-1994) the 630-lbs is definitely too much weight. I ended up taking a 2013 Honda 250 off my 1992 21 WA and put it on a 1993 23 WA. Maybe the Outrage hull has a different weight balance, but the 21 WA is j...

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"That is incorrect. The two specific items you mentioned are made different and work differently." Why do they work differently? Trim tabs exert lift on the transom, fins exert lift on the lower unit, which is attached to the transom. The fin is probably more effective than tabs if the tab...

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The Permatrim works exactly the same as a Doelfin and any other fin that you bolt to the lower unit. As someone else said, if you need more trim, your trim tabs are probably undersized. Many years ago I had a Doelfin and transom wedges on an 18' Outrage which provided an additional 4 degrees of nega...

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I would go with trim tabs over the fin if cost isn't a problem. They also let you adjust the trim for uneven loading. I'd go with the biggest that the boat will accept, probably 12 x 12. Personally, I wouldn't own a boat without trim tabs. If I were to use a fin, I believe there are some brands that...

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I think another problem affecting the value would be fresh or saltwater use and if it was flushed after every use. HUGE difference in these two instances.

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Final update:
After burning a reported 184 gallons since last fill up and showing 128.4 gallons to fill, the actual fuel used was 131.1 gallons, a far cry from the nearly 20% error I used to get prior to the software update.

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I would try a different Ethernet cable. It's kind of "cheesily" made and seems like if flexed much it might develop a break inside the sheath. I've seen this problem discussed before on the BBC forum.

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Re Yamaha HPDI engines: if they are HPDI engines, I'd avoid them. There have been two powerhead failures on boats at my marina. If they're OX66 engines, they're pretty much bulletproof motors, just very thirsty. Matter of fact, in the last few years, two 225 Yamaha motors c.2003 to c.2005 have gone ...

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I have a 2013 Honda 250 and couldn't be happier with it. It also about 30-percent more efficient than most engines under 4500-RPM. The older Yamaha 250 engine are gas hogs, but they run very well. The [two-stroke-power-cycle engines on the CONQUEST] will affect [the boat's] range significantly if yo...

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After the problems with the Point1 on my autopilot, I question the sanity of putting a compass/heading sensor in the same housing as the GPS receiver, as they really need totally different mounting locations to provide optimal performance. The heading sensor should be mounted as close to the waterli...

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Re keeping the Point-1 as the GPS receiver: [there will be] no problem, as you can pick the data sources individually on each display. I'm not using the heading sensor in the Point-1 at all, but I'm using its GPS receiver for both displays. The autopilot with the [PRECISION-9 heading sensor] is now ...

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That looks okay to use the 12 X 12 tabs. You can never go wrong with bigger--if they fit.

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I would reverse the direction of the strap so it comes off the bottom of the spool, then raise the winch- hopefully the bow eye falls more toward the center of the bow stop in this arrangement, providing access to the towing eye.

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Whatever, but the procedure is wrong. Google it and you'll see. Nowhere does it suggest using your method. Also checked with a metallurgist friend I used to work with, same answer. The quenching temperature isn't critical as long as it's cherry red when you quench it.

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Re annealing brass tubing: the referenced annealing procedure is incorrect. To anneal brass tubing, heat it to a cherry red color, then quench it in water. This is the exact opposite procedure you would use to anneal steel. Annealing steel requires heating to cherry red followed by a slow cooling pr...

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The newer Yamaha motors have water inlets on the front of the nosecone as well. At low tide at my marina, we only have about 18-inches of water on a sandbar that we cross, and I believe the nosecone water inlets lend themselves to ingesting sand and debris. I believe these were a substitute for low ...

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Re Precision-9 heading sensor: I ordered and installed the new [Precision-9] heading sensor today, as the autopilot is pretty much useless mdash at best mdash in big swells with the supplied [POINT-1 AP] heading sensor and, at worst, can otherwise be dangerous when it makes hairpin turns and results...

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I doubt Boston Whaler makes this and instead purchases it from Wise, Attwood, or some other aftermarket manufacturer, so I would go to their websites and look at the dimensions listed for a seat that will fit the spot you have in mind. It will probably be quite a bit less expensive if you buy it fro...

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For the hairline crazing in the picture, I'd use Interlux epoxy primer or the equivalent Total Boat product, first two coats thinned to nearly water consistency. This will seal and glue down any pieces which are loose (and you may find it makes the cracks disappear as well), then use the same primer...

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The engines look like they're thru-bolted into 1/2" thick x 2 x 4 aluminum L-brackets, the bottom bolts going thru the original transom. I think the arrangement is strong enough as long as there are large enough backing plates on the inside of the transom. It roughly resembles a low setback jac...

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Long term update: I'm on my second season with the unit now and have a few 100-mile offshore runs, most running in mild long-duration swells in otherwise flat-ass calm conditions. Although somewhat adequate, the unit tends to wander off-course over 10 degrees before making a correction, then does a ...

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I'll take them if still available.

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If you're headed in the direction of four-bladed propellers, I'd also consider the Powertech OFS4 series prop , a little larger diameter. I have one on my 23 WA and couldn't be happier--getting almost 3-MPG from a 250 Honda, and holds low speed plane extremely well.

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That area looks like it's below the waterline when at rest and is probably acting as a water injection port when crashing thru waves. I would doubt that it DIDN'T force water in and break the bond between the foam and the fiberglass skin for quite a distance away from the hole. I'd walk away from it...

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I think we also need to know what the gunwales are made of as well as if you're going to be pulling on giant tuna with 130 lb class tackle. I doubt if the teak gunwales on my 1987 would handle the stress, given that the gunwales were only held down with about 8 screws.

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When I rebuilt mine, I just chiseled out the old wood, cut a new piece of plywood, and then reglassed it in place. Pretty easy and a lot cheaper and easier than replacing it with teak. Also added some cup holders at the same time. Keep in mind that teak requires a lot of maintenance to keep it looki...

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Or the battery has a cracked case.

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I'm curious, also, because I have the same project whaler in my garage whose steering needs replacement.

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I've tried to adjust the level down before and I couldn't get it to do it either. You could try making the tank size smaller to see if the level goes down that way.

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Update to the update :) Refilled the tank at the fuel dock today. The HDS display showed 26.8 gallons remaining, so the 150 gallon tank should have taken 123.2 gallons, actually took 123.5, far better than I thought it would be. Whatever changes Lowrance made to the software in the EP-85R, it looks ...

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I've had good luck on EBay with aftermarket manufacturers. Figure around $100 for one of these vs around $300 for an OEM starter.

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Re the fuel flow meter from the Honda: you may be right, I assumed that it was an actual flow meter, but I'm not sure. I do know that this software update [to the Lowrance EP-85R Data Storage Module has made it] considerably more accurate than the previous version, which consistently exhibited error...

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Update on new software - on the first fill up since the update, the display showed 128 gallons used, actually took 138 gallons to fill the tank. The first fill-up was done on the road at a regular automotive gas station, while the "calibration fill" was done in the water at the dock, so th...

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Try holding the bulb straight up and down. Also, compress the bulb as much as possible, repeat quickly as soon as it returns to its normal shape. I had this same concern when I changed my filter along with a very low fuel level in the tank. The other possibility is that the filter didn't seal perfec...

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In testing propellers on large yachts, we found that larger diameters were more efficient than higher pitches. A pair of 36"D x 34 pitch props attained the same rpm as a pair of 34"D x 36 pitch, but speed increased from 25 knots to 27 knots with the larger diameter, a nearly 10% increase i...

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I think the anti-corrosion coating is a waste, as the corrosion works from the inside out.

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When I had water in my fuel and subsequent hole in the tank, the outside of the tank looked pristine. The hole started on the inside of the tank and was barely visible. The only tell was a wet spot on the outside of the tank. The tank had been painted on the outside with some kind of paint.

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If you're getting that much water, it could be a hole in the tank. Been there, done that.

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Re the changes to the [E-TEC] engines in 2008- I learned that they added an additional 12 oil lines in 2008 from the technician servicing my old 2006 engine (in New Hampshire) and confirmed by a local technician in Connecticut that works on engines at my marina who used to work for a major local [E-...

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You also neglected the costs of the 300-hour or three-year service intervals. I paid $400 to 700 for this when I had my Etec 225. When you add up all these costs, the overall cost difference between two-cycle and four-cycle engines is probably a wash. Last point, in my opinion there's something to b...

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Re the cost savings on [E-TEC compared to four-stroke-cycle outboard engine] oil changes: I think any savings on oil changes is washed out by the cost of the two-stroke-cycle-engine oil. In 6000 hours, even using the XD100 oil at approximately 80:1 ratio, you could figure using 75 gallons of $30-per...

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I purchased new screw covers thru Sue at Twin Cities Marine for my 1993 23 WA, definitely made by Taylor. It was originally just a rectangular foam rubber insert, but the replacement is a vinyl extrusion which looks much nicer. Expect to pay about $3.25/foot plus $25 handling charge plus shipping. T...

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I believe you're referring to a USB charging port. The outlet only puts out 2.1 amps at 5 volts, so the draw is about 1 amp @ 12 volts. I would fuse it at 3 amps, but definitely no larger than the wire that feeds the device is safely capable of handling.

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Some here have taken off the gelcoat, I have prepped a 22 OR by sanding off the non-skid and using epoxy primer thinned to near-water consistency to fill and seal the cracks in the gelcoat. I used Interlux epoxy primer 2 coats really thin to soak into the cracks and seal them, followed by 2-3 more h...

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Re re-using the 15 year old tank- keep in mind even if the outside of the tank is pristine, fuel tanks corrode from the inside out. When I replaced the tank on a1992 21 walkaround , the outside of the tank had been coated with some kind of epoxy and looked like new on the outside. You couldn't see a...

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