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I only know of one possible source, http://www.carvercovers.com But given the rarity of the Dauntless 13 I wouldn't count on Carver making the cover. A local cover maker may be your only choice.

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I would replace the engine rather than rebuild it unless Mercury Marine has a factory rebuilt power head but but availability is unlikely after all these years The question I would be trying to answer for myself would be should I buy a late model low hour two stroke (Optimax or E-Tec but not Yamaha)...

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I have read numerous complaints on boating forums about Honda internal engine sacrificial anodes wasting to nothing and causing cooling water passageways to waste to the extent that water could enter the engine. I can't quantify numerous. If I were to buy any mature Honda Engine I would check the co...

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Is your goal to install a trolling motor?

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Undermanning of ships to a degree that causes operations to be dangerous is down to poor leadership at the CNO level. If the force is below it's budgeted end strength or congressional mandated strength that is a recruiting and training failure. If the force is at strength and cannot fill it's vessel...

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Moving from the Dauntless 16 to a 190 Nantucket is a considerable change. We went from our 16 to a 190 Montauk, not quite the same but in terms of overall size very similar. I've found launching, retrieving, docking and maneuvering around tight spots to require much more effort although the hydrauli...

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In Florida extended warranties for vehicles are considered insurance and cannot be sold at a discount. I assume the same applies to outboard engine warranties. Many Floridians buy their extended warranties on-line from out of state dealers. For Mercury extended warranties David Wade Marine in Louisi...

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Yes, Boston Whaler used poly fuel tanks in 2004. Our previous 1999 Dauntless 16 had a poly tank.

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Congratulations. A nice boat at a reasonable price and sold in less than a week.

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It is usually not a waste of money to have a 13-year-old boat inspected by a surveyor. If you are satisfied that your inspection skills are equal to those of a surveyor you may not need the help. However a useful attribute of a surveyor is that he has no emotional investment in the survey outcome. B...

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The only way to cut a military pension is to reduce the retired rank of the recipient. This is normally accomplished through the courts martial procedure. It is not easy and should not be easy. Military pensions are earned over two or more decades of honorable service in difficult conditions. In the...

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Others will disagree, but I believe with the equipment on the boat and the use to which you intend to put it 150 HP is moderately underpowered. Suzuki makes a fine engine and is priced very aggressively for what you get. I would want 200 HP on the boat, at a minimum.

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For a quick, temporary fix you can buy a micro-battery to carry aboard. It's good only for jump starting. We always take one with us on the Sport 13 as there is just not enough room for another battery and I'm much to old to pull start the engine. I'm a big fan of AGM batteries. I have no favorite b...

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The 210 would be an ideal boat for Bay (of) St Louis. You may have to exercise a little caution exploring some of those very narrow, winding little bayous. Even the shallow draft Montauk can touch the mud back in those areas. At least if you are going slowly you should be able to back off when you &...

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Larry--I guess 2-inch is large tubing. I have seen another type of clamp-on mount that may work, if you can find it. It may be too "light duty" but perhaps it will handle the light GAM. The design uses a hose clamp to which the mount is attached. I have not seen one lately. If there is a l...

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I believe almost any clamp-on antenna mount would handle 2-inch tubing. I would check with the usual on-line suspects.

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That very nice looking Dauntless with a 100 HP Yamaha low hours four stroke engine should sell quickly. Good luck.

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Apparently you did not avail yourself of the Smartcraft gauge option with your 190. For peace of mind now and in the future I recommend you invest in the Smartcraft Gauge package. It will tell you the level of fuel in the tank with excellent accuracy. It will also tell you how much fuel you are usin...

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There are very high quality ear buds available. The advantages are numerous. They are low cost, do not require any installation, do not disturb other boaters and the volume can be set by the wearer. I believe I read that some may use Bluetooth technology. Or, everyone can be advised to bring their o...

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There is a lot of "stuff" or complicated looking parts/plumbing/machinery under the cowling. If you've never looked closely at a direct injected (DI) two stroke cycle outboard engine the appearance is surprising. Non DI two stroke engines look very simple by comparison. My previously owned...

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The teak covering boards look like an afterthought. I would give them a pass. The teak on the boarding platform looks okay, but why have so little on the boat? I don't believe I would have it as it is so unnoticeable it's hardly worth the maintenance it will require. For me, use teak or don't, a few...

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Pat, I seem to remember an earlier discussion on this subject. Since GPS can only deduce speed over the ground (SOG) as opposed to speed through the water (STW) any reading of speed at idle would seem to require some averaging over a few minutes. Even then, unless there is absolutely no wind or curr...

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Although our Sport 13 is a little rough it gets at lot of attention at the launch ramp and any fuel dock we use. The worst anyone has had to say was,"That's a nice looking boat."

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At least the Navy has finally relieved someone senior enough to get the attention of the entire command structure. When they fire a Vice Admiral (three star) it shows the big guns mean business.

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The new 170 Montauk with the right accessories is going to be a terrific small bay boat. I predict it will be very popular with anglers.

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The Electronics Desk at the Airport Blvd West Marine store has been helpful to me in the past. They also have a wide selection of various devices hooked up and ready to demonstrate. Between a local Suzuki dealer and the West Marine store you may be able to learn quite a bit. The Garmin web site is a...

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That [a Carver top can be ordered with the frame and fittings made of stainless steel] is well known to those who read the information on Carver's very useful and informative web site.

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JT, It could help you sell your Rage if you provide the location. I didn't see a location on your profile. Pictures are also very useful. Only a few people are willing to drive very far to look at a boat without some prior idea of it's condition. Descriptions are good but pictures are much better. G...

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Add a small piece of wood to the underside to prevent it sliding aft. Velcro is a useful stop gap solution but will not last as long as a piece of wood. When it start to peel, and it will, it can be messy.

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Tie a knot or two in the bungee cord to shorten it and thus provide more tension/holding power.

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I believe they are cooler cushions. What are the dimensions?

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I believe they are cooler cushions. What are the dimensions?

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I once saw a small single purpose ramp excavated through a bank on a river. At a distance it looked like the property owner had used a small excavator to cut away a ten foot or so wide strip of the bank and shape it into a ramp. Two metal "C" shape pieces of steel channel wide enough to ac...

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Have you looked for a local Boston Whaler dealer in the Atlanta area? There is virtually no difference between the current and past 170 Montauks, except for wear and tear and cost, of course. Because you are new to boating you may be better off looking into an earlier Montauk 17. There are countless...

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There is nothing much better than an excellent buying experience. Again, congratulations! You may not see me out there until the Fall bite. We are finding just about all our time is taken up by the building process. We found a nice high lot on West Canal Drive in Gulf Shores and are about to break g...

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Congratulations and welcome to the Coastal Alabama Boston Whaler Fleet Owners Club (CABWFOC). As far as I know you're the default President, Treasurer and Secretary due to the overall size of your fleet in LOA. Other members may correct me. Enrollment is limited to owners of more than one Boston Wha...

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For our national security a land based electronic navigation system in North America is a must. In a perfect world a patch for our current MFDs would allow them to display Loran information. I believe an antenna would be necessary.

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Removing the toilet should be straight forward. Is the holding tank located away from the toilet? Do you want to remove the holding tank? In case you may ever need to reinstall the toilet and tank I recommend any electrical cables be kept intact and labeled. The same applies to any hose(s) and clamp...

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Both modifications can be done without harming the value of the boat. The toilet removal should be straight forward. When you remove it with the tank and hose you'll want to make sure the gasket at the pump out fitting is not leaking. I would store everything so it can be installed again should that...

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Jim--I agree. Importing would complicate things. When I did a search for custom poly tank builders several popped up. I meant the link only as an example of the availability of poly tank builders. Clearly, I didn't explore the site.

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For the future you may want to consider longer warm up times for the replacement engines. Is it possible to install higher temperature thermostats in the engines? I would expect that cold weather thermostats would almost be a requirement for engines operated in very cold water. The new engines have ...

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There are custom poly tank builders. Have a look at http://www.tek-tanks.com for an example.

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I would be wary of "just any" surveyor, thus my comment. The difficulty arises if an insurer requires an evaluation be done by a professional marine surveyor. Depending upon the value the owner wants the insurer to agree to a survey may not be required. I would expect problems when the ins...

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Drew,

I've never been required by an insurer to state the engine HP on a boat .

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Ridge, In the photos it certainly appears that much/most of the weight is at the console but I wonder what factor, if any, the leverage exerted by the cantilever toward the stern may be involved? At any rate, the weight of the top has to raise the waterline of the boat. Hopefully it is negligible bu...

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I believe you've made a wise choice. I was also pleased with the after sale service received from Carver.

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Depending upon the insurer you choose you may need a surveyor to examine your Sentry and determine the replacement value for the insurer. This is often the case for older boats with high (for the age) stated values. If this is a requirement choose a surveyor carefully. Not all surveyors are familiar...

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Is there a significant difference between a 2001 Sport 13 and a new 130 Sport hull? The new 130 Sports are powered with 40 HP Mercury four stroke engines. If the hulls are essentially the same the Sport 13 should have no difficulty with the weight of a 40 HP Mercury four stroke engine. The question ...

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Buyer's remorse is common. I, however, have been suffering from seller's remorse for several years. We enjoy our 190 Montauk but miss our pocket Outrage. The Montauk is faster, newer, larger, etc. but at the ramp and during clean up the remorse is always present.

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I suggest that rather than starting with finding the optimum propeller, with the expense that entails, that you first work with a better engine mounting height which is virtually free of cost except for some caulk for the mounting bolts. Once you have (probably) raised the engine and made a few test...

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