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Whalerdog

[The boat on display at the boat show is] not a new model, but the mold had to be changed slightly to take the hardware for seat backs. [The option for the seats was] [n]ever offered on my [2007 boat] [The] [b]oat [seen at the local boat show] had a 150-HP [outboard engine] so I don't think I mixed ...

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Went to local boat show and saw the new [Boston Whaler 190 MONTAUK]. It now has rear seats like the 210 Montauk. To do that I think they changed the top of transom to accommodate the brackets for the seat backs. I forgot to take a picture. Good move for more seating. The [price of the new 190 MONTAU...

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Of course cars shouldn't have headlights. We can spend our time driving at night at speeds that don't exceed our ability to stop when we can see an obstruction. And, really, who cares if other cars can see us as they will also be going slowly enough to stop if we are in their way. Good call. So wha...

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Thanks Phil and bottom line, as taught in the boy scouts [more than] 50 years ago--and still true--let your eyes adjust and you'll see more than when using an external light source. I never use(d) and external or extra light source when boating in open water, but I have used a spotlight when landin...

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My Boston Whaler OEM frame with Sunbrella sun-top/bimini (stored and covered) in the upright position can handle 70+mph, ask me how I know. Therefore I know the frame and its Stainless Steel components can handle that wind but I doubt that the opened canvas shade could handle 50+mph for many times ...

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On the newer Montauk series of boats, I do not think Boston Whaler designed the Bimini tops to be run with the top in a folded down position. On my 170 Montauk I have the same concern you have described. The proper way to run with the top in a collapsed position is with the top up and the cover on ...

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As a general rule I would not expect a Bimini top--its fabric or its frame--to be designed to be deployed when the wind on the boat is more than 40-MPH. Note that if you are running at 20-MPH into a 20-MPH headwind, the wind on the boat will be 40-MPH.... if the wind and wave conditions are so bad ...

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My Boston Whaler OEM frame with Sunbrella sun-top/bimini (stored and covered) in the upright position can handle 70+mph, ask me how I know. Therefore I know the frame and its Stainless Steel components can handle that wind but I doubt that the opened canvas shade could handle 50+mph for many times ...

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I would expect to be able to run in 2.5' chop at 37 mph with top down or closed up without damaging the Bimini. In a 2.5 foot chop, I run more like 15 mph in a 23' Whaler. It would seem that running nearly 40 mph would be brutal on both yourself and the boat. Your expectations for the Bimini top ar...

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After breaking a hinge, I bungied the folded bows to the bow rail an inch off the bow cap/gunwale to protect it from slamming when running in 2 ft's at speed. I have done that. I put something 3-4" high under both sides near bow, clear braided hose tubing around the two stanchions that rub, sm...

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I have run the boat with the top up like the catalog picture. Even like that in small chop it wobbles badly with the center straps tightened plastic clip breaks. It's very awkward to carry from garage to back of house down ramp to floating dock. The TACO ball deck mounts spread after not much use an...

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Forward position.

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Having a 2007 [190 MONTAUK] since new, I have always found the [Bimini] top a total failure when folded down. When [the Bimini top is] folded down the tubes or rails of the Bimini grind into the side rail stanchions on the deck. At one point [I] put hose around the stanchion bases. Then when in roug...

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I've still not closed on the new [210 MONTAUK] boat, and I am having second thoughts. Besides the amount of money and the questionable engine strength (from the smaller option with my projected load), my real concern is will [Boston Whaler] release a new version [210 MONTAUK] as they did with the 1...

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The motor was touted as big displacement for the HP when released. How would you then pump up the HP with the same displacement without contradicting yourself? Not sure if more cubes could be added to that particular block.

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1994 last two digits

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When considering power think about load. Eight people and gear could make performance really drop with a 150 especially offshore.

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Disgrace now men can't sleep without being worried about being killed.

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I have a 2007 115 Mercury with about 450-hours [of run time]. [When] under[way with some engine] power [the engine trim position] gets to a point where [the engine can] trim up and then goes no further. For instance, when underway at full throttle, [the engine] can usually be trimmed-up until the he...

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I was about 15 years old (1967) and I rode in a friend's 13-foot Boston Whaler with a 33 Johnson in the Great South Bay of Long Island. It was thrilling. It was a rough day with four-foot breaking waves. Every time I thought the boat was going to bury the open bow, it made it over the wave. It was a...

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What are the performance numbers?

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BW says use rubbing alcohol in their manual.

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I believe the owners manual warns of leaving the cushions uncover because water enter through the stitching. Try leaving a wet vac on the hole.

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Pay a service to suck it out. [The cost] isn't cheap [to] get rid of legally.

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Marine Max makes you / me fax a signed order giving them permission to charge your card for the parts. What a PITA. In this day and age I can't believe it! Plus I bought the boat there new.

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Always mildew and always water in bilge. My boats in the water all the time in back of the house. I'll pull the access covers and doors under seat. Drains are only 1/2" so it only adds a little in drainage. May restrict them even more as I only need the bottom of hole to drain. If it takes 1 mi...

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Drains worked great. Washed boat in water came back ten minutes zero water retained just separate drops on deck surface. Just going to drain to bilge for now not out of transom. Ten years finally got rid of the problem for 20 dollars an one hours work. Pictures could be emailed if anyone wants.

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Wrapped old one with 3m electrical tape and it is tighter now and will protect from sun better. Will wrap new one to. Thanks for parts source. I use Marine Max but they are a pita

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Wrapped old one with 3m electrical tape and it is tighter now and will protect from sun better. Will wrap new one to. Thanks for parts source. I use Marine Max but they are a pita

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[I] think I found [a replacement part for the 2007 190 MONTAUK rubber anchor hatch latch at] https://greatlakesskipper.com/standard- ... door-catch

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On the front deck hatch [of a 2007 190 Montauk] there is a male and female latch pair. [The 2007 190 Montauk rubber male and female latch pair] don't last long. They dry rot. I doubt [the rubber latch pair were] made just for Boston Whaler. I called [some unspecified] dealer for two days with no res...

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After 64 years I am aware to not out run my line of sight in a car or a boat. I [h]ave a spotlight also but it takes one hand to hold.

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...Better yet, slow down and enjoy the cruise. Night time transit can be pretty cool. Just don't go if you are in a hurry. If I am not doing 20 I will be off plane in short order. Not looking to do 90. Few people have been killed at night here flying around and hitting a pilings. Just looking to se...

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Thanks for info

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I seek advice on installing some LED lamps on my 190 Montauk. Is the windshield railing a lamp mounting location for running at night? Do lamps throw enough light to see at night when running even at 25-MPH? I see cheap stuff and more pricey stuff at the marine supply. I want to buy something that w...

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On May 28, 2017 a Navy Seal died at the show in NYC when his parachute malfunctioned. How sad. God bless.

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I buy poppies every year I see them here on Long Island which is most years. I hang them on the visor or mirror of the vehicles I have. Never want to forget the brave. People ask what they are many times so then I can explain. I remember in grade school and I'm 64 they used to have a tank drive thru...

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good news!

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Yes it is very important to remember the true meaning if this holiday. God Bless the people who have kept us free since the beginning of this country.

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Ok will do.

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Probably but parts guy was shocked it was there. Not really a true dealer as far as I know they just sell parts and the smallest Mercury engines 10 or less.

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I would not worry about water weight just pull the plugs. I have towed race boats around the country mostly Skaters 25'-40' with custom covers for 2000+ mile trips at 80+ mph with no problem but they are skin tight. If they move from the wind they will wear on the boat and themselves. I would tend t...

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[I] got the grommet. To my surprise [this replacement part was] in stock at [the I vendor I chose]. For my 2007 [Mercury 115-HP engine] the part number [for the rigging grommet replacement part] is 25-889724; the cost was $35. When I take out the old grommet I will see what happens.

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THanks for the pic.

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...you have to start slowing down in [a sea state of wave heights of] four to five feet but [the speed reduction is only] regarding comfort. The boat can definitely take it. Not happening. Five-foot close-breaking waves would eat alive the 210 MONTAUK. [A Boston Whaler 210 MONTAUK] staying on plane...

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The rubber [grommet] where all the [control] cables exit [from the cowling of my 2007 Mercury 115-HP outboard] is always popping out [of position]. It seems the rubber [grommet] may have torn on one side. [Do readers have] any tips [about solving the problem of the rubber grommet coming out of posit...

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Yeti cooler are very small inside for [their] exterior size.

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Messy-area. Bilge water can [collect in] area below seat. I use 3M mildew prevention cleaner, but it doesn't last that long. I pull the covers to let air in when sitting at the dock. I put some additional drains in centered below the seat and hatch opening.

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Thanks I need something short center console is small as you know.

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Good thought on it draining into bilge . I was going to put hose to bilge. Boat is in backyard but I have to give it some thought. No big deal to run out transom. Many thanks. Cut them flat with hack saw sanded them on the bottom edge so the sit low at floor level and down on caulking. Put wood dowe...

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