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Thank you for the information. Does the license have any practical application now?

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In 1958 I began working for an ambulance service. A requirement for the job was to get an FCC radio operator's license for the two-way radios we used to communicate between the ambulances and our office. I have kept the license for all these years as a keepsake of the job that was more fun than any ...

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I believe Boston Whaler has been installing plastic under deck fuel tanks since at least 1999. I don't know if they were installed across all model lines but suspect they were. They seem to be holding up very well with few complaints. Owners are often put off by the odor of gasoline when consoles ar...

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Yesterday I read a post on "The Hull Truth" by a 22 foot Boston Whaler owner who had installed the system. He was very pleased by the result. I invited him to specify the model of his boat and asked if was aware of other Boston Whaler boats with the system installed. I've not yet checked f...

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I expected some owners of larger Boston Whalers may have installed the devices, but as none have chimed in I was clearly wrong.

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[The boat] may be SUPER SPORT in good condition with modern four-stroke-power-cycle engine.

The engine is not clearly visible but could be a 40-HP engine.

On the northern Gulf of Mexico in the USA, the boat shown $8,000 USD assuming it comes with a trailer in good condition.

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The trailer appears to be painted steel rather than galvanized steel. If the trailer is not galvanized steel or aluminum it will have little value to a buyer who boats primarily in saltwater.

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Q7: how old is the fuel in the tank?

Old fuel that has not been stabilized correctly should be replaced. Smelling the fuel can provide an indication of age.

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Honda is now selling a 350 HP outboard engine. That could be something to consider.

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A Panbo article discussing the installation of Zipwake interceptor hull attitude devices was very interesting. The devices appear to automatically maintain boat trim while under way. I would like to know if any Continuouswave participants have installed or have experience with the Zipwake [vertical ...

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At one time West Marine sold strap material by the foot. A site search a few moments ago didn't show them but it could be worth a visit to a nearby store. I saw them in the area with bulk cordage.

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Yeti is a very high end cooler designed to maintain low temperatures much longer than the typical Igloo or Coleman cooler. If you need a cooler for three days or longer the Yeti could be for you although there are other high end coolers claiming similar performance at lower cost. Check the cooler ma...

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Very nice model!

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The press has either not learned of the accident or are disinterested. Stauter-Built boats are wooden boats. From our perspective on the opposite bank of the waterway we couldn't see the bow but the boat "appeared" to be repairable. I hope it will be repaired since the marque is not seen o...

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I believe the Karavan trailers sold with Boston Whaler boats do not have keel rollers.

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In the late afternoon of July 29, 2023 I witnessed a terrible accident on the Atlantic Intracoastal Water Way. Two apparently teenage boys were aboard a classic "Stauter-Built" wooden center console skiff proceeding on the [AIWW] at speed. Suddenly the boat made a 90-degree turn and slamme...

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BEP is not famous for reliability.

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Local - I believe the result would be a ruined hull. You may be able to do it but the chances of success are virtually nil. If you want a larger boat get another boat.

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The Dauntless series are more family boating oriented whereas the Outrage boats are more oriented toward fishing. Having said that, we owned a 16 foot Dauntless that was a great little fishing boat and there are many larger Dauntless boats used primarily for fishing. The Dauntless is highly adaptabl...

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Tie a "pull string" to the old hose before pulling it out to measure it. Use the string to pull the new hose into position.

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Excellent information.

It's good to see you continue to write without holding back what you really think.

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I would check with other insurance companies. However, you should expect to have to have a "value survey" done before any of them will sign up for an agreed value policy at or above the $20,000 level. Some companies also require additional periodic surveys to maintain the coverage. A high ...

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I find myself using "Britishisms" at times and chalk it up to marrying a Brit forty-five years ago. I consider myself to be bilingual.

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I believe scalable drawings are available which include wood consoles. Some may be adaptable to meet your requirements. Kits, as far as I know, are unavailable. A competent carpenter should be able to cut the required pieces for assembly. For a slightly higher cost a carpenter my be willing to assem...

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I have noticed that virtually all the expansion of our Moller six gallon tank is vertical. This may be a feature of the design.

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You may also try applying pressure with a grease gun attached to the zerk fitting while a helper moves the steering fully left to right and back several times. If this fails apply heat as suggested by jimh.

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Is the 190 Montauk no longer manufactured? I'm surprised you cannot get a railing through a Boston Whaler dealer.

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I doubt any of us will be terribly inconvenienced by losing access to the data. I enjoy your site as a place to learn and to share some of what I've learned. I suspect your other members have similar motivations for being here. I also enjoy the fellowship.

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I don't see that drilling your thwart is a big deal or that it will affect the value in any way. The boat is a driver, rather than a museum piece. If you sell the boat you will probably find the buyer would welcome having more comfortable seating. A hole repair, should it become desirable, is relati...

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That looks like a nice Sport 13. I believe it will look better and be more desirable to a future Classic Boston Whaler aficionado than a refinished, restored 13. Our 1981 Sport 13 is all original except for a four stroke engine and has a few dings and some spider cracks. It looks good if not perfect...

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WOT speed of 43 MPH in your Sport 15 must have been exciting.

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The SUZUKI DF175 should be adequate power. Dauntless boats are rather well known for being a bit low in the water at the transom. The true test of how low is to put the boat in the water with a full fuel tank and approximate weight you would expect to have aboard. Perhaps two adult men at the consol...

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Moving the battery forward will not change the weight. It can change the center of gravity.

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The cooler hold-downs on our 1999 Dauntless 16 center console were rubber bungee-type cords with hooks on the ends. Bungee cords may serve as a substitute if you are unable to locate the correct cords.

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A smart propeller selection can eliminate or lessen a Dauntless hull's tendency for the bow to ride high.

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We often used the RPS in it the next-to-forward-most position as a leaning post when on plane. An advantage of an adjustable leaning post allows it to be used as a seat when in a lowered position. Many, or most, leaning posts have a lowish back rest. Possibly to prevent anyone losing their seating b...

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Congratulations on your purchase of an exceptionally fine boat. I'm sure you will enjoy the very spirited performance of the boat with the 140 Suzuki engine.

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The several user reviews I've read on Seakeeper have been very positive. However, after spending several thousand dollars to have a device permanently installed in one's boat it may be difficult to admit it may not be as good as hoped for.

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For coastal and inland boaters, except for those boating on large lakes and bays, it's difficult to believe the price will become low enough for the devices to enjoy many sales.

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York County Marine can tell you how long it takes to get a boat. They probably have inbound boats with firm expected delivery dates. Spring is prime selling season so they may be expecting several. If you must have a boat with some exact options it could extend the wait time. If an inbound boat has ...

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If you have the split bow rail on hand perform a visual check. If you do not have the split bow rail you can have your existing bow rail modified to meet your needs. I believe you will find it quite difficult to locate an already-made split bow rail to fit your 150 Montauk hull original bow rail mou...

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If you can find the parts list for the boat it will show any optional equipment. From that you should be able to check online for avilability of the parts needed to install the seats. I've seen obsolete parts for Boston Whalers for sale on EBay. Good luck.

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I have had chart plotters both mounted on top of the console and flush mounted in the console. Neither were on 170 Montauks but that makes little difference to the discussion. The plotter flush mounted in in the console was more attractive. But, it was less functional. It required looking away from ...

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Using a hand held grease gun it should be possible to pump some solvent through the pivot tube zerk fitting to facilitate future lubrication.

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The youtube video is not useful for wheel hubs on helms of older boats that have not had the wheel removed for many years unless the shaft was well coated with grease when the wheel was last installed. Our 1981 Sport 13 is a good example. I've tried virtually everything I could think of to remove th...

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A concern with leaving old lower unit oil unchanged over the Winter is the possibility that any water in the gearcase will freeze and potentially damage any seals with which it is in contact.

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I owned 1999 center console Dauntless 16, and it had a similar fuel fill cap. We had problems filling the fuel tank. Our Boston Whaler dealer contacted Boston Whaler for a solution. At that time the solution was a vent hose kit which included a vent for hull mounting. I believe the existing [vent] h...

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It looked somewhat similar to a couple of the photos. However, it lacked any obvious ramps. It was a typical river crossing ferry. Drive on, drive off at prepared sites on each side. We continue to use these in Alabama in some sparsely populated areas so people can cross a river to get medical care ...

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Because of the T-top and the RADAR and VHF antennas you may not be able to find a manufactured cover that provides a good fit. A custom cover will probably be the only alternative if exact fit is what you want.

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Unfortunately no photo. I was upstairs and the telephone was downstairs. I can't seem to get into the habit of carrying the phone around.

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