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Todd

Hello--coverquest.com is a site that offers several brands and prices on covers. I bought a Carver cover and love it, but there are less expensive options on that site. I guessed at the year of your boat. And you need to specify if you have bow and or side rails. Hope this helps.

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[Moved to this thread from another topic in which it was collateral to the discussion--jimh] I ran across a product that I thought was interesting and pertinent to this conversation. It's the Fell Marine man overboard (MOB) wireless safety switch. It cost about $220 in the basic version. I may add i...

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Hi there, you're a great Dad! Great choice of a a first boat, I'm sure your kids will have a blast and make many memories on the water. There are numerous vendors for covers, a Google search and feedback from this group will help you. I bought mine from Carver after much research. They aren't the mo...

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We boat out of Grand Haven and have seen the waves over the piers quite often. I've made the run into the channel there in 8-10 footers in our 38' Sea Ray, it's quite exhilarating. We call it "boating in a blender" because of the swirling effect of the incoming waves. Our cruising friends ...

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D, thanks for the note and thoughts. I'm downloading Ten Hours Til Dawn on my Kindle and look forward to reading it. I was a sophomore in college when that storm happened. It was the first time Michigan State University closed due to weather. We got 24" of snow in about 24 hours. Couldn't get o...

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One of the two people lost in the October storm on Lake Superior near Marquette Michigan has been found. The authorities have identified the person as 53-year-old Robert Anderson of Iron River who was swept into the lake while observing the large waves. The other person, a woman, has not been found ...

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Seems like most all modern PWC's and smaller boats come equipped with a safety lanyard switch device. My 2003 Dauntless 160 has one--that I must admit I don't use as often as I should due to the fact we use it mostly at idle speed, I'm going to change that practice. My 38-foot Sea Ray didn't have [a...

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Jim, being a Whaler newbie I hadn't seen the Whaler apparel website. You just made my wife's Christmas shopping chore much easier! There are 3-4 items here I just have to have! Todd

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The surfer in the video made national news, he was featured on the CBS program Inside Edition. His name is Sam Ruskin and he's 13. Said he wants to be a professional surfer. Looks like he might make a pretty good lifeguard too!

Todd

Even for the most experienced boaters, a checklist is a good idea. I been boating since I could walk and had boats ranging from a 10' skiff with a 3 hp Evinrude to a 38' Sea Ray to my current 2003 160 Dauntless. My wife is the check list person and literally runs through a brief list of items to mak...

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The two people lost in the lake last week have yet to be found. Sadly, divers were unable to locate the bodies. The words of Gordon Lightfoot's song ring true, The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead when the skies of November turn gloomy.

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My firm has a client in the area and he indicates the winds were upwards of 80 knots at times yesterday. He said they have now moved to a recovery mode and will put in divers as soon as water conditions allow. Let's hope they find those poor people to give the families some closure. Reminds me of th...

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The Associated Press reported two people missing along the Lake Superior shore Tuesday. The man and woman were last reported at the overlook at Black Rocks in Presque Isle Park near Marquette and both swept into the lake. Apparently the Coast Guard has suspended the helicopter search due to the cond...

Todd

Hello. There are many options to choose from for your boat. I found a Carver-brand cover made of Sunbrella that fits my 160 Dauntless very well on this site: http://www.coverquest.com You simply specify your brand, model, and year, and [the website] gives you three to four options with various color...

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If I wonder why I read these posts, this thread is evidence of their value. I'm a Whaler novice, having gotten my 2003 160 Dauntless this summer, so there's a lot to learn about the boat, brand, and operation. I wondered why there were two slits in the bimini boot when in the upright but not deploye...

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Hello. Covers are getting a lot of attention today! See my prior post in the GAM section. Yes the Mills option is a bit pricey but quality usually follows the price. I opted for the Carver cover as it was more middle to high end of the road price wise but seemed very good from a quality standpoint. ...

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Hello, I did a fair amount of research and settled on the Carver Sunbrella cover for my 2003 Dauntless 160. I had a Sunbrella canopy on another boat that lasted 11 seasons of Michigan weather and bird droppings. They had a large selection of colors (I wanted marine blue to match the bimini, console ...

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I keep my 160 Dauntless on a trailer but sometimes boat in a local river that seems to stain the hull after only a few hours. I usually use standard boat soap (mixed with water per instructions) and a hull brush to clean it right after use but if I let it sit for more than a day I end up using hull ...

Todd

Tough choice but you probably can't go wrong either way. Judging by the type of boat you were accustomed to I think a Dauntless my be the closest to what you had. My wife and I went from a larger boat (Sea Ray 38 Sundancer) to a 16 Dauntless this year and what sold us was the ride in bumpy condition...

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I had a similar self inflicted situation with my 2003 160 Dauntless. I ordered a paste repair kit from Spectrum specific for the year and color of the boat and followed the instructions carefully as well as viewed a few YouTube videos on such repairs. The color match nearly perfectly and unless you ...

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I had a similar self inflicted situation with my 2003 160 Dauntless. I ordered a paste repair kit from Spectrum specific for the year and color of the boat and followed the instructions carefully as well as viewed a few YouTube videos on such repairs. The color match nearly perfectly and unless you ...

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Hi Tg196, I currently operate a 2003 160 Dauntless with the Mercury 115 FOURSTROKE engine it came with. The engine has a Vengeance three-blade propeller (that may or may not have come standard with the boat) and a whale tail that was added before I got it. With approximately 40-gallons of [fuel] and...

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Sorry Jim, my comments were off the STABIL 360 topic (which I have always found a good product for long term storage). The comments were purely an ethanol experience rant. I need to stay on focus!!!

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Hello, I found a source of a simple yet professional looking repair kits for my 2003 160 Dauntless, it's: http://www.iboats.com/Boston-Whaler-1998-2004-White-Color-Boat-Gel-Coat-Patch-Paste-Repair-Kit-Spectrum-Color/dm/view_id.830142 I tried an off the shelf solution from West Marine but the color w...

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Hi all. I had a Mercury 15-HP two-stroke-power-cycle outboard on my 10-feet Zodiac tender. After seen years of trouble free use, including having the engine submerged in water for 45 minutes and after which drying out the cylinders and plugs the motor started on the first pull, I stopped using the e...

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Masbama, forgive my lack of knowledge but what do you mean by "bow down" in rough seas? I have a 160 Dauntless and haven't had occasion to be in such conditions so I'd like to be prepared to maneuver safely. I had 11 years with a 38' Sea Ray Sundancer, in following seas I always tried to k...

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My recently purchased 2003 160 Dauntless with only 112 hours came with the original equipment Igloo cooler that looked like it had 11,200 hours on it. It was clearly used and abused more than the boat. Fortunately, the seat pad wasn't used when the cooler was so it was in pristine condition. I fell ...

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I concur with Phil and Butch on this topic but would add that when at all possible, try to configure the fenders to contact only rub rail. Fenders rubbing on gelcoat tend to rub off the wax from my experience and should be avoided. My first choice is always to go fender-less using lines, however if ...

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Thanks for the thoughts on this topic. I've now been to two marinas that are Mercury dealers and also West Marine, no luck finding the plastic hose that will work, one place suggested I start visiting the automotive stores in the area. I may resort to that but maybe one of you folks has a suggestion...

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Thanks Butch. I noticed a reddish string under one of the stern seats and wondered what it was for...I'll follow your advice and DIY. I love working on this boat having come from an all electronic Sea Ray with Merc SmartCraft systems that required a computer hook up to diagnose anything. Much apprec...

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Hello all. I think I found the problem. See picture attached. Any thoughts on what type of tubing it is and how to replace it? I found the other end of this and it's very brittle and just breaks off in pieces when you touch it. Looks like a major challenge to run it from the engine to the gauge on t...

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Thanks for the information and direction. Gives me some things to check out. I had NO idea it was water pressure and not oil, duh. I checked for the water pump function when I started the engine and it was just fine. I'll go after the water pressure line next. Shall I say the boat planes better than...

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Hello again. The oil pressure gauge [on a 2003 Boston Whaler 160 DAUNTLESS boat with a Mercury 115 FOURSTROKE engine] does not work. I know the gauge is getting power because it lights up, but the gauge does not register anything at all. [Seeks] suggestions on how to diagnose the cause of the gauge ...

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There are four allen screws in each three-inch-long coupling. The railing meets in the middle of the coupling so two screws tighten on about 1.5-inces of railing on each side of the cut. I fixed the bottom two [set screws]. I loosen the top two [set screws] to remove the railing on each side. There ...

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Hello, I've got an update on my Dauntless railing being too tall. I enlisted the support of a friend who is an engineer and has the proper cutting tools. I have installed stainless steel couplings on the two main rail supports just above where the rail bolts to the console. It seems just as sturdy a...

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Hi all, I had a engineer friend take a look at the bracket and suggest the most efficient solution knowing that the bracket will have to come off every time I put the boat back in the garage. He did some research and found a new product from White Water Marine that he thinks will work for my needs, ...

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I found a potential solution by cutting the railing and using a railing coupling, see link. Anyone used something like this? I am not sure what diameter the bracket is, but these come in 7/8 or 1" options. Thanks. http://www.downwindmarine.com/Amar-Rail-Connectors-Stainless-Steel-p-90891574.html

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IMG_1457.JPG Hello, I finally took delivery of my 2003 160 Dauntless having carefully (I thought) measured to make sure it would fit in my garage. Much to my dismay and my wife's ire, I realized the boat's center console bracket and windshield sit too high to fit in my garage. I removed both to get...

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Thanks for the story and pictures. Thankfully, no one was hurt but still very sad to those who appreciate such vessels. That area of Lake Michigan is familiar to me having traveled it many times in our 38' Sea Ray. Another boat sank in that area of Lake Michigan in 2008, it was believed to have enco...

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Thanks to all for the replies, information, and encouragement. Bob, this boat is equipped with a hydrofoil (not sure the brand) on the lower unit and Teleflex hydraulic steering. I think the bow dodger is really neat and will show that to the wife, might be a nice option to consider in the future. M...

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After many years of Lake Michigan boating in a 38' Sea Ray Sundancer I have downsized and am fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning a trailer-able 2003 16 Dauntless with a Mercury 115 Four Stroke. It took a year to find it but I have one coming from Florida equipped the way I want it and only 112 hou...

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