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- Thu May 23, 2019 7:22 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: MONTAUK with Scotty Down Rigger Rail Mounted: Need Pictures, Need Ideas
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15916
Re: MONTAUK with Scotty Down Rigger Rail Mounted: Need Pictures, Need Ideas
Jim that is a really nice job on PAU HANA. Looks like it was done by a professional or the owner has excellent fabrication skills. I am in my 50's and constantly bending down to the rail or down to the deck for gear etc. results in a sore lower back at the end of a fishing day. Having things elevate...
- Mon May 20, 2019 10:08 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: MONTAUK with Scotty Down Rigger Rail Mounted: Need Pictures, Need Ideas
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15916
Re: MONTAUK with Scotty Down Rigger Rail Mounted: Need Pictures, Need Ideas
downrigger plank 1.jpg I did just as Jim recommends to accommodate downriggers on my 1966 16. The plank was attached to the side rails with U-bolts. I limited the length of the plank to the beam of the boat. I found on earlier "prototypes" that if the plank exceeds the beam of the boat it...
- Wed May 08, 2019 9:19 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Brass Drain Tube Repair
- Replies: 10
- Views: 21916
Re: Brass Drain Tube Repair
This is very timely information for me- I need to replace a few of the drain tubes on my 16 and 21 Whalers. Thank you.
Rich
Rich
- Wed May 08, 2019 9:14 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Water proof seat covers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6594
Re: Water proof seat covers
Twenty years or so ago a friend started teaching himself to make sails. I joined him and we made sails and canvas products together and offered them for sale. It was a nights and evenings thing so the business didn't last long but it was very rewarding to learn the basics of sewing canvas and sail m...
- Tue May 07, 2019 10:12 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Water proof seat covers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6594
Re: Water proof seat covers
SAILRITE and SUNBRELLA brand canvas are both excellent suggestions. A common home sewing machine can be used to sew SUNBRELLA canvas for basic projects. The SUNBRELLA canvas is pretty heavy and stiff cloth when new so it will not be as soft and "workable" as your older used flying top. Sti...
- Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:59 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Removing Surface Rust on Stainless Steel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7675
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 8:57 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: New Jersey Barnegat Bay Damaged ATONs Become Hazards
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8983
Re: New Jersey Barnegat Bay ATON hazards.
According to [the information found by following the URL below] the [Atlantic Intracoastal Water Way] channel is marked by the United States Coast Guard. The typical channel marker is a Dayboard. http://www.atlanticintracoastalwaterway.com/navigating-the-ICW.html Dayboards are the most common naviga...
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:16 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: New Jersey Barnegat Bay Damaged ATONs Become Hazards
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8983
Re: New Jersey Barnegat Bay Damaged ATONs Become Hazards
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/23c3c50 The above links to a Coast Guard communication on this hazard. I believe this was just issued yesterday. "Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Cape May has removed six of the original 26 aids which were damaged by ice, and curre...
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:10 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: New Jersey Barnegat Bay Damaged ATONs Become Hazards
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8983
Re: New Jersey Barnegat Bay Damaged ATONs Become Hazards
This topic was also posted on a local fishing website forum that does require a password. It appears that there is not an actual/official Notice to Mariners that is issued by the United State Coast Guard. It is a local effort by Captains and marina owners to notify those who navigate this portion of...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:20 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: New Jersey Barnegat Bay Damaged ATONs Become Hazards
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8983
Re: New Jersey Barnegat Bay Damaged ATONs Become Hazards
If you scroll down near the end of the fishing report [at https://fishinglbi.com/2019/03/31/fishing-report-update-march-30-2019/ ] a local Captain gives a heads up on some damaged channel markers. These fixed channel markers appeared to me to be quite robust from passing them on the water. I'm reall...
- Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:43 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1971 Outrage 21 Boat Weight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4548
Re: 1971 Outrage 21 Boat Weight
The axle is actually a 3,700 pound capacity axle when I looked at the manufacturer label today. The tires are Load Star K550 ST205/75D14 load range C- max load 1760 according to the tire sidewall. Direct replacement of the tire the manufacturer supplied with the new trailer. So that gives 3,520 poun...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:02 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1971 Outrage 21 Boat Weight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4548
Re: 1971 Outrage 21 Boat Weight
The trailer did not have brakes so they would be an add on. Good advice on the disk brakes I will be launching in salt/brackish water and will look for a kit that groups actuator etc. so they are matched properly. There is definitely a big difference with regard to brakes vs. no brakes. Plus I was l...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:29 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1971 Outrage 21 Boat Weight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4548
1971 Outrage 21 Boat Weight
I recently purchased a project 1971 Outrage 21 bare hull. It needs a lot of work but it seemed like a fairly solid boat so I took a chance at a fairly low price point hoping there would not be a good deal of water absorbed by the hull via quite a few open holes in the cockpit sole where the console ...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:18 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: BOATING Magazine: Bad Math Returns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5351
Re: BOATING Magazine: Bad Math Returns
Efficiency is a very broad term in the context of the referenced article. A motor vehicle user could be more concerned with time efficiencies (time saved travelling over a fixed distance) vs. fuel efficiencies (fuel saved travelling over a fixed distance). https://www.dictionary.com/browse/efficienc...
- Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:18 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: BOATING Magazine: Bad Math Returns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5351
Re: BOATING Magazine: Bad Math Returns
Very nice work Jim. I also cringe when I see data/percentages used in the way they were used in your referenced article. In order to even come up with a measurement of one tenth of one percent relative fuel economy with the data that is available via the engine's fuel consumption calculator is suspe...
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:06 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: BOATING Magazine: Bad Math Returns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5351
Re: BOATING Magazine: Bad Math Returns
Car A costs $.224 per mile for gas. ($3.80 / 17)
Car B costs $.173 per mile for gas. ($3.80 / 22)
Car B costs $.051 per mile less for gas to operate.
$4.00 / $.051 dollars = 78.431 miles.
Rich
Car B costs $.173 per mile for gas. ($3.80 / 22)
Car B costs $.051 per mile less for gas to operate.
$4.00 / $.051 dollars = 78.431 miles.
Rich
- Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:45 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Engine mounting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15613
Re: Engine mounting
The gearcase on my 2013 manufacture date E-TEC 60 matches Don's photo of the 40 - 50 - 60 gearcase. The gearcase on my engine is the intermediate size gearcase that is the same size as the gearcase on the E-TEC 90 that I had a while back. I purchased a stainless steel propeller for the E-TEC 90 that...
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:58 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repainting Aluminum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8262
Powder coat instead of paint
Hello. Look into powder coating: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating
In my area there are local shops that do this type of work, so you should be able to find someone in your area or you could ship the parts to a well recommended vendor.
Rich
In my area there are local shops that do this type of work, so you should be able to find someone in your area or you could ship the parts to a well recommended vendor.
Rich
- Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:35 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Trolling Motor Battery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7741
Re: Trolling Motor Battery
I have a 24-Volt electric trolling motor set up on my 1966 16 Boston Whaler. The batteries are AGM deep cycle batteries. I also installed a marine dual battery charger in the console. I have run the batteries down quite low many times to a point where the electric trolling motor had very little avai...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:27 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1970 16-footer with 90-HP
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15163
Re: 1970 16-footer with 90-HP
I bought a Mercury 13.25 x 15-pitch aluminum propeller. This propeller remedied the idle speed chatters and shift clunks, but the performance suffered drastically, decreasing to a boat speed of 36-MPH at engine speed of 6000-RPM , and the acceleration was poor. The Mercury aluminum propeller tends ...
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:16 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2010 Montauk 150 Weights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7881
Re: 2010 Montauk 150 Weights
There is a local scrap metal yard within two miles of my home that has a 10,000 pound scale. I stopped in yesterday to ask if they would weigh my boat and trailer for a fee and the charge is $10.00. I had to dispose of a bunch of concrete debris a while back and they had a "small" scale th...
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:58 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1971 Outrage 21 Factory Hull Number Location
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4125
Re: 1971 Outrage 21 Factory Hull Number Location
Thank you so much Scott for your photo of the location of the number. Mr. Bennett provided me with a photo also which shows the same location. I thought this was the location but someone evidently thought it was a good idea to cut an access portal in this location to install a bronze raw water picku...
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:39 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1971 Outrage 21 Factory Hull Number Location
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4125
Re: 1971 Outrage 21 Factory Hull Number Location
Thank you Jim. I have loved this model going back to when I was a kid in the 1970's. It's going to take a good deal of work to get her water ready but I do enjoy doing fiberglass and/or paint work. It is a bare boat- only thing included was the bow rail and fittings so a complete interior will be ne...
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:44 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1971 Outrage 21 Factory Hull Number Location
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4125
1971 Outrage 21 Factory Hull Number Location
I just acquired a project 1971 Outrage 21. I cannot find a stenciled hull number. Where is it located? I am pretty confident of the manufacture year since it is a ribside. There definitely has been some "refinishing" over the years of the top cap and interior so I am assuming it has been p...
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:59 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Welcome to Winter; Merry Christmas; Some Favorites
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3411
Re: Welcome to Winter; Merry Christmas; Some Favorites
Merry Christmas Jim- hope you, your family and the rest of the Whaler community has a great holiday! Great tunes appreciate that. Here's a newly favorite tune of mine, "Rolling Down to Maui"--not a Christmas theme but a winter whaling season theme. I can't stop singing it. and I have been ...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:49 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Dauntless 17 Dual Console
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2017
Re: Dauntless 17 Dual Console
Welcome Joey D. I've been looking at that same [DAUNTLESS 17] 1994 to 1997 model year. I have a 1966 Boston Whaler 16-footer that I use in the ocean when weather permits. I use Barnegat Inlet which has much worse sea conditions than Manasquan and Shark River. Last time I fished the ocean was the Mon...
- Sun Nov 04, 2018 8:49 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1994 Outrage 21 Fuel Tank Replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4801
Re: 1994 Outrage 21 Fuel Tank Replacement
I owned a 1997 Outrage 21--the same model of boat. It had a 2003 Mercury 250 EFI engine. Average miles per gallon (MPG) was in the 1.5 to 2-MPG range. Even with that type of fuel consumption I always thought the fuel capacity was a bit excessive. I often considered reducing the fuel tank size if I e...
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:40 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Anderson Manufacturing and Upholstery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4829
Re: Anderson Manufacturing and Upholstery
This is not a comment on Anderson but a suggestion to seek a like kind/alternative vinyl upholstery product for your project. https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Marine-Fabric/Marine-Upholstery-Vinyl-Fabric/Marine-Fabric-Use/Exterior-Cushions/Special-Features/Waterproof/type/Products?order=custitem_pop...
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:53 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Lockeman's Hardware and Boats 100th Year
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4304
Re: Lockeman's Hardware and Boats 100th Year
That's fantastic congratulations to Lockeman's! They were very courteous and helpful to me when I was selling and shipping my E-TEC 90 from New Jersey to a buyer in Michigan. Made the transaction a breeze on my end. I can certainly see how they have been in business for 100 years based on my experie...
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:29 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Source for Device to Install Buttons and Clips on Vinyl Cushions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5521
Re: Source for Device to Install Buttons and Clips on Vinyl Cushions
I have the snap tool that jimh & macfam posted links to. It is an excellent tool. Sailrite is a great place to deal with. It is a family owned and operated business that has really done well with helping people do their own canvas and sailmaking. I remember meeting them (the family) at the Atlan...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:45 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 21 OUTRAGE Access to hidden raw water pump
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3865
Re: 21 OUTRAGE Access to hidden raw water pump
My raw water wash down pump in my 1996 21 Outrage was also in the center console. I found this a bit odd since the water pick up and the hose outlet was located within a couple feet of each other in the stern section of the boat. I had intended to relocate the pump in the space under the gunwhale al...
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:32 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Propellers for Sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3251
Re: Propellers for Sale
Thanks Ridge Runner that is an excellent suggestion. I opened an ebay account a short time ago and I'll probably polish them up and give it a go. Always like to offer this type of stuff at a good price to the "family" here first- have had great experiences on continuouswave buying and sell...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:57 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Propellers for Sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3251
Re: Propellers for Sale
I'd sure love to move these fine propellers. If someone has a stainless steel 3 blade 17 pitch propeller that will fit an intermediate size Johnson/Evinrude gearcase (a 17 pitch Stiletto or Turbo would be great) in new condition I would gladly trade some or all - these are doing me no good sitting h...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:48 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Boston Whaler RPS For Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2059
Re: Boston Whaler RPS For Sale
RPS is sold- thanks for the replies and quick sale!
Rich
Rich
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:13 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Boston Whaler RPS For Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2059
Boston Whaler RPS For Sale
I have an original used Boston Whaler RPS for sale. I installed and used it on my 1966 16 Boston Whaler for the past two years and have switched to a leaning post. It is sound and both Z legs are intact no breaks. The teak is in good condition just needs a good strip down and varnish/oil. The vinyl ...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:58 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Hello SPRING
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11163
Re: Hello SPRING
I hear ya my friends- this weather trend is getting very old. Even on the Jersey Shore it's been miserable. I did get a chance to run the boat this past Saturday- it was a beautiful day. Most certainly helped to raise the spirits. Now back to the miserable weather- flooding, wind, erosion, lions and...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:53 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Accuracy of local television station weather forecasts for boating
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7873
Re: Accuracy of local television station weather forecasts for boating
That [GRIB weather model feature in PolarView NS] is slick work there. What a great program to have available! I generally limit my boating excursions to half-day to one-day durations. The boats I go offshore on do have weather service subscriptions (I believe Sirius integrated with radar abd chartp...
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:25 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Accuracy of local television station weather forecasts for boating
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7873
Re: Accuracy of local television station weather forecasts for boating
I am a bit of an amateur weather nerd- small boat coastal and offshore to 100 miles fishing/cruising etc makes it a necessity. Conditions can change quite drastically throughout the day so I look at the general weather dynamics nation wide. I watch the weather channel each morning to see what the &q...
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:48 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: MONTAUK 17 Re-power with Suzuki DF60AV
- Replies: 29
- Views: 23930
Re: MONTAUK 17 Re-power
I looked at the specifications for [SUZUKI DF60AV]: three-cylinders, four-valve-per-cylinder. The 2.42:1 gear ratio makes for a slick little engine. You can run a nice-size propeller with that gear case. And you cannot beat the price. Looks like a great choice for the boat. I paid $6,800 rigged and ...
- Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:41 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Propellers for Sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3251
Propellers for Sale
I have three propellers for sale: PowerTech! CLU200 OFSR 16 POLISH FINISH SERIAL NUMBER 9418543- 16 PITCH 4 BLADE STAINLESS STEEL STANDARD ROTATION FIXED HUB (FIT 2003 MERCURY 250 EFI OUTBOARD) $250.00 PLUS SHIPPING MERCURY VENSURA PART NUMBER 48 825900-19 19 PITCH 4 BLADE STAINLESS STEEL STANDARD R...
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:37 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Matching Varnish Hue
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5969
Re: Matching Varnish Hue
This is a good article on brushes: http://www.finewoodworking.com/2010/07/20/how-to-select-the-right-brush When I worked at a marina that restored classic wooden boats in the late 1980's natural hair/bristle brushes was the rule. I think it was even badger hair back then- that's what the old timers ...
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:28 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 15-footer: Electric Trolling Motor Thrust
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10744
Re: 15-footer: Electric Trolling Motor Thrust
No problem happy to share my experiences with this hope it helps with your decision. The 45 pound thrust electric trolling motor with the one group 24 standard marine dual purpose wet cell battery I used resulted in adequate amperage and thrust available to make minor adjustments in the boats positi...
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:05 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 15-footer: Electric Trolling Motor Thrust
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10744
Re: Electric trolling motor
I have used electric trolling motors with 80-lbs and 45-lbs thrust on my 1966 16-foot Boston Whaler. Both moved the boat very well. The main difference is top speed. I prefer the 24-Volt 80-lbs-thrust motor because I want to be able to move the boat at a constant 1.5 to 2-MPH speed for salmon trolli...
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 8:31 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: MONTAUK 17 Re-power with Suzuki DF60AV
- Replies: 29
- Views: 23930
Re: New Engine Purchase Advice
Seahorse--the propeller is a stock Evinrude aluminum 17-pitch three-blade propeller. Wide-open-throttle engine speed with light load [is] 5,950-RPM (the engine maximum), if I remember correctly. The gear ratio is 2.8:1 or 2.9:1, i.e., the intermediate-size gear case. Engine is mounted on a 5-inch se...
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:31 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: MONTAUK 17 Re-power with Suzuki DF60AV
- Replies: 29
- Views: 23930
Re: New Engine Purchase Advice
I have a 1966 16 Boston Whaler with a 2013-production-year E-TEC 60. I have been running this boat and engine setup since 2015. Ninety-percent of my use is for fishing inland and coastal waters. I usually fish alone, or with one person. I throw ice and gear in the [c.1966 16-footer]. With this load ...
- Mon Jan 01, 2018 10:38 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whaler for Fishing and Water Skiing Near Sandy Hook, New Jersey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9872
Re: Whaler for Fishing and Water Skiing Near Sandy Hook, New Jersey
I had a 1997 21 OUTRAGE from 2003 to 2014. I used it predominantly for coastal New Jersey fishing out to 20 miles. It was a perfect small boat for this area. I would recommend a Boston Whaler 21 or 210 Ventura for combined fishing and recreational use. My center console was great for fish-ability bu...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:29 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22503
Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
Thank you for your great report. I appreciate the performance data feedback on this engine's performance. Looks like a great fit for the boat! As a small boat runner 37 miles per hour is quite fun! I'm glad you are experiencing the same performance joy I have experienced with this engine. You'll lov...
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:04 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1991 21 WALKAROUND Slow to Plane with 225-HP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3725
Re: 1991 21 WALKAROUND Slow to Plane with 225-HP
Does the boat have trim tabs? They would certainly help with planing and all around boat handling, I found them to be necessary on the 1996 21 Outrage I had,
Rich
Rich
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:27 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22503
Re: Propellor suggestion for 60hp E-TEC on 15' SS Limited?
You will need to clarify which 60 E-TEC you will be installing. http://www.evinrude.com/en-US/engines/e-tec/25-hp-60-ho.html#tab=1 The 60 model has a gear ratio of 2.9:1. The 60 HO model appears to be available with various gear ratios. The gear ratio will dictate prop pitch. I have a 1966 classic 1...
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22503
Re: 15' SSL Re-power E-TEC 60
I have had an E-TEC 60 horsepower on my classic 16 since 2015. I purchased the engine new. Best top speed with this engine is approximately 34 miles per hour- best conditions/light load. It has performed flawlessly over the three years I have had it. Turn the key and it starts immediately every time...