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- Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:22 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2018 150 Montauk
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5400
Re: 2018 150 Montauk
I also saw that [picture on the WHALER .COM website]. It seems to be a rendering of the new 2018 150 Montauk with a Mercury 90-HP outboard. I would call Boston Whaler and ask about the 90-HP outboard being an option on the new 2018 150 Montauk. To date you can not choose a 90-HP motor option on the ...
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:01 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Effect of Propeller Diameter and Material Change
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4851
Re: Effect of Propeller Diameter and Material Change
The material of the propeller accounts for a very small amount of the propeller's performance. The majority effect comes from the propeller's geometry; compare: pitch, diameter, number of blades, rake, and cupping.
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 6:44 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2003 Yamaha F225 with 900 Hours
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6546
Re: 2003 Yamaha F225 with 900 Hours
Here is an article that was published in BoatUS back in 2012: https://www.boatus.com/magazine/2012/oc ... laints.asp
Here is the Yamaha repair kit: https://www.simyamaha.com/YAMAHA_EXHAUS ... -04-00.htm
Here is the Yamaha repair kit: https://www.simyamaha.com/YAMAHA_EXHAUS ... -04-00.htm
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:12 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Hello SPRING
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11093
Re: Hello SPRING
Lovely 12" of snow this morning in NJ!
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:55 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: A Boat for Two adults, Two kids in Miami, $10,000 budget
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5512
Re: A Boat for Two adults, Two kids in Miami, $10,000 budget
A 2004 or newer 170 Montauk with four stroke power should be in the 17-20k range and would be a good boat for your use case. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2007-boston-whaler-17-montauk-103266611?refSource=standard%20listing https://www.marinamikes.com/2006-boston-whaler-170-montauk-inventory.htm...
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:46 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: VERADO 300-hour Maintenance Kit Part Number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3988
Re: VERADO 300-hour Maintenance Kit Part Number
I use boats.net, solid customer service. http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Merc/parts.html
- Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:48 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2018 Mercury 15 and 20-HP Outboards
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2303
Re: New Mercury 20 and 15 HP Four-Stroke & 15 Pro Kicker
Link to the 2018 Mercury Spring Catalog: https://www.mercurymarine.com/static/pd ... -LoRes.pdf
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:10 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boat Transport Recommendation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8289
Re: Boat Transport Recommendation
What are the specifications of your boat? Is it just the boat or boat and trailer?
- Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:33 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2008 150 Montauk to 2018 170 Montauk
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5817
Re: 2008 150 Montauk to 2018 170 Montauk
What about going up to the 190 Montauk? The weight difference is only about 800lbs between the 170 Montauk and the 190 Montauk.
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:27 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Chartplotter for 170 Montauk
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11668
Re: Chartplotter for 170 Montauk
That seems to be about market price; Cabela's also the unit in stock bundled with the LSS-2 StructureScan transducer for a price of $799.00: http://www.cabelas.com/product/LOWRANCE-HDS-GEN-INSIGHT-COMBO/2456149.uts?slotId=0 I have the HDS9 with the StructureScan transducer on my 210 Montauk and use ...
- Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:27 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Chartplotter for 170 Montauk
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11668
Re: Chartplotter for 170 Montauk
Thank you for sharing the photo - I like the T-Top and most useful in Florida. It seems like Amazon has the HD7 in stock: https://www.amazon.com/Lowrance-000-117 ... rds=HDS-7#
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:27 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Chartplotter for 170 Montauk
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11668
Re: Chartplotter for 170 Montauk
My choice would be a Lowrance HDS-7 Gen3. It should fit nicely in the corner on the console. Here is a picture of an older HDS-5 mounted on my 2005 170 Montauk, the unit is interface with my E-tec via NMEA-2000 and with the VHF via NMEA-0183. I should have went with a 7" unit at that time - but...
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:43 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2018 170 Montauk Prices
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11536
Re: 2018 170 Montauk Prices
If Ohio is with-in range Clemons Boat in Sandusky, OH was been in business since 1966. I have a friend who purchased a Boston Whaler from and was very happy with the experience. http://clemonsboats.com
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:51 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2018 170 Montauk Prices
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11536
Re: 2018 170 Montauk Prices
I have found the larger national dealers can be difficult to work with. Family dealerships that have been selling Boston Whalers for a long time should make your purchase experience much more enjoyable. Last year I purchased a 210 Montauk from Hance and Smythe in New Jersey. They have been in busine...
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:57 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 210 Montauk Trailer Adjustment
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11787
Re: 210 Montauk Trailer Adjustment
Thank you Jim for all the information and insight. You are correct the stern of the boat is perfectly even with the end of the bunks. I do think the cause of the sway is that the E-TEC is positioned a bit farther aft than the original Mercury outboard. Weighing about 100-lbs heavier (the E-Tec power...
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:09 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 210 Montauk Trailer Adjustment
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11787
Re: 210 Montauk Trailer Adjustment
I am very apprehensive about moving the winch post forward which would pull the boat up the trailer and change the way it sits on the bunks supporting the hull. Butch - yes it's the factory Karavan trailer, the trailer tires where about 2psi off the max, I run my Expedition tires at 44psi - 50psi is...
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:07 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 210 Montauk Trailer Adjustment
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11787
210 Montauk Trailer Adjustment
I have a 2016 210 Montauk that I upgraded the engine from the stock Mercury FourStoke 150hp (455lbs) motor to an Evinrude G2 200HO (537lbs). I did not get a chance to tow this boat in its stock configuration. When towing the boat home from the selling dealer to my marina last spring, a 70 mile trip,...
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 7:53 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: MONTAUK 17 Re-power with Suzuki DF60AV
- Replies: 29
- Views: 23728
Re: New Engine Purchase Advice
I know you mentioned going to a four-stroke, but the Evinrude E-TEC 60-HP outboard would give you the same performance that you get from your current set-up which you stated that "you love". The E-TEC 60 has 863-cc in displacement and weights in at 240-lbs. A plus for me would be the exten...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:07 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 Montauk 170 Moeller 22-gallon On-deck Fuel Tank Installation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5663
Re: 2010 Montauk 170 Moeller 22 Installation
The installation on my 170 Montauk is also as RobertO described. The fuel line is installed under the seat and exits the deck at the starboard front corner under the RPS. Please do post a picture of your layout.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:32 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Tohatsu 5-HP: Gasoline or Propane
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12958
Re: Tohatsu 5-HP: Gasoline or Propane
Tohatsu did not invent the term "Mixer". It is a standard term used in the NG/LPG industry, typically used in large industrial systems. The term "mixer" and "carburetor" have been both been used as LPG fuel has been adapted for use in consumer products. Here is an examp...
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:38 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: Whaler Parts for Sale
- Replies: 32
- Views: 35541
Re: Whaler Parts for Sale
Email sent regarding the T-Top.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:28 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler Plant Expansion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3548
Re: Boston Whaler Plant Expansion
A strong indicator of Boston Whaler's health and growth is that they currently have 68 open full-time positions they are advertising for in Edgewater, Florida. Fifty-nine of the positions are in manufacturing.
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:49 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Tohatsu 5-HP: Gasoline or Propane
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12958
Re: Tohatsu 5-HP: Gasoline or Propane
According to Tohatsu: "The MFS5C LPG is based on the MFS4/5/6C engine platform with some key changes to allow it to use LPG or propane. The MFS5C LPG comes from an existing reliable, proven and durable platform. The major component changes to the propane-powered version are the fuel regulator, ...
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:21 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 2003 170 MONTAUK Top Speed
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9960
Re: 2003 170 MONTAUK Top Speed
You will want to get the propeller spinning up as quickly as possible in order to pull up a skier, so a small diameter propeller with limited cupping and some stern lift (bow lift is a problem when pulling up a skier - you want the bow of your boat to drop as quick as possible). I had good luck with...
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:00 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 2003 170 MONTAUK Top Speed
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9960
Re: 2003 170 MONTAUK Top Speed
In 2003 the 170 Montauk would most likely have been powered by the Mercury 90HP two-cycle engine, a strong performing outboard (reported to be closer to 100HP). The 2009 Yamaha 90HP two-cycle engine is an excellent outboard that should last a very long time, but it is reported to be an under-perform...
- Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:21 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Brunswick to Sell SEA RAY
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8616
Re: Brunswick to Sell SEARAY
Excerpts from a security analysts: "Brunswick bought Sea Ray in November,1986 for $350 million. At that time Sea Ray had annual sales ~$400M and a production of ~28,000 units a year with ~4,500 employees. In 2016, it is estimated that fewer than 2,500 Sea Rays were sold in the U.S and that Sea ...
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:05 pm
- Forum: EVINRUDE I-COMMAND, ICON Pro, ICON Touch
- Topic: Replacing I-Command Gauges with ICON Gauges
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12428
Replacing I-Command Gauges with ICON Gauges
I have a 2010 E-Tec 115HO which was originally rigged with one 3.5-inch I-Command gauge and two 2-inch I-Command gauges. After many years of being in the Florida sun the LCD displays on the gauges have become unreadable. Will the Evinrude ICON Basic series gauges be a fairly simple replacement? I re...
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 7:01 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Firm That Sells Older, Rebuilt Engines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2701
Firm That Sells Older, Rebuilt Engines
An excellent small outboard restoration company is AFA Marine in Largo, Florida. Here is a link to some of the vintage outboards they have for sale: https://www.smalloutboards.com/antiques.htm
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- Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:18 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1976 Montauk Thoughts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4025
Re: 1976 Montauk Thoughts
I agree with Jim, the static trim looks very good. Good luck with your possible purchase.
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:33 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 190 Montauk Bimini Design Failure
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14204
Re: 190 Montauk Bimini Design Failure
There is no way that a bimini top should even be on a small boat running at 37MHP in 2.5' chop. I was out on Raritan Bay almost every day two weeks ago in the same nasty wind driven chop. I enter the bay at the Keansburg Pier and then make the run out and around Sandy Hook (about a 30 minute run). I...
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:02 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 210 Montauk Winterizing Pumps and Plumbing
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2375
210 Montauk Winterizing Pumps and Plumbing
On my 2016 210 Montauk I have the RPS livewell with pump and a separate raw water washdown pump. Are there any tips for winterizing these systems? The owners manual does not address winterizing these systems.
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:25 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 190 Montauk Bimini Design Failure
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14204
Re: 190 Montauk Bimini Design Failure
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 w...
- Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:29 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Montauk 210 Thoughts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 18038
Re: Montauk 210 Thoughts
I agree with Andy and would either add the split bow rail or find a boat with one installed from the factory. You should do a sea trail with the currently installed Mercury 150HP outboard, it's is a strong motor that is reported to produce over its rated HP. I did do a swap out of the 150HP Mercury ...
- Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:09 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Montauk 210 Thoughts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 18038
Re: Montauk 210 Thoughts
"Worth it" --value is relative. The use case that you describe seems like a good fit for the 210 Montauk. I own a 2016 210 Montauk. I moved up from a 170 Montauk this spring, and right now I use the 210 Montauk off the New Jersey coast and regularly run about 10 miles off the coast in roll...
- Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:44 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 190 MONTAUK Fuel Tank Level Gauge; Fuel Management
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9264
Re: How low should I allow fuel tank to run (190 Montauk)
Dutchman - The major difference is that your 2008 Mercury 60HP outboard's EFI is accomplished by using a throttle body, and the Mercury 150HP outboard on the 190 Montauk uses a completely closed fuel system with sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection. It is not advisable to run fuel injecto...
- Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:56 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 190 MONTAUK Fuel Tank Level Gauge; Fuel Management
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9264
Re: How low should I allow fuel tank to run (190 Montauk)
Most of the boats I have owned have the same concern that you mentioned, the first half of the tank as measured by an analog fuel gauge, last longer than the second half. My current 210 Montauk is no exception, with a 66 gallon fuel tank, at a measurement of half a tank left on the fuel gauge the bo...
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:12 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler Introduces the 2018 170 MONTAUK
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24827
Re: Boston Whaler Introduces the 2018 170 MONTAUK
With a length of 17-feet 4-inches the Boston Whaler marketing department could have easily named this model the 175 MONTAUK.
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:08 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler Introduces the 2018 170 MONTAUK
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24827
Re: Boston Whaler Introduces the 2018 170 MONTAUK
Here are few pictures of the new 2018 170 Montauk from the Sarasota Florida Boston Whaler dealer meeting (originally posted on Facebook by Hampton Watercraft and Marine):
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:20 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Paying Sales Tax on Boat Purchase
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4001
Re: Sales tax question
Florida Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax on Boats : Boats Sold to Nonresidents A nonresident may purchase a boat tax-exempt if sold by or through a registered boat dealer or yacht broker. The nonresident must remove the boat from Florida. The following requirements must be met: - The purcha...
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Ventura 210 bow rail modification and toilet removal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7293
Re: Ventura 210 bow rail modification and toilet removal
This is a typical hinged bow rail (non-BW boat): Bowhinge.jpg Because of the large unsupported length of your bow rail, I would be inclined to fabricating a split bow rail, it would create a very strong hand-hold in the bow. Adding a hinge in such a large unsupported length of railing could create p...
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:16 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Ventura 210 bow rail modification and toilet removal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7293
Re: Ventura 210 bow rail modification and toilet removal
The Ventura 210 has a lot of bow rail to work with and it seems if the bow rail was cut in the middle you could split the bow rail and have it fabricated to drop-down and connect with the deck close to the front of the anchor locker: Ventura 210.jpg Here is an image of the split bow rail factory opt...
- Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:31 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 210 MONTAUK v. Classic OUTRAGE 22
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6219
Re: 210 MONTAUK v. Classic OUTRAGE 22
Comparison images of the hulls:
22' Outrage (from the Cetacea section):
210 Montauk:
22' Outrage (from the Cetacea section):
210 Montauk:
- Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:36 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 210 MONTAUK v. Classic OUTRAGE 22
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6219
Re: 210 MONTAUK v. Classic OUTRAGE 22
Very nice write-up of your observational and statistical comparison of the two boats. When I choose to move up from a 170 Montauk to the 210 Montauk I was also struck by the size of the boat. It is a large 21 foot boat. The size of the bow and cockpit area is hard to match in any-other 21 foot boat....
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:25 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: T Top on a 16' Dauntless
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9900
Re: T Top on a 16' Dauntless
Besides a custom made T-Top two of the most popular after-market brands are: Fishmaster: https://fishmaster.com Stryker: http://www.strykerttops.com In general after-market T-Tops are not that heavy as stated in the FAQ section on Fishmaster's site "T-top with fabric weighs right at 75 lbs with...
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:32 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: T Top on a 16' Dauntless
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9900
Re: T Top on a 16' Dauntless
The some T-Tops fit very close to the console. I believe that most of the weight will be directly over the console area so much closer to the bow, possibly adding a small benefit of some additional weight forward:
- Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:05 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2001 16 DAUNTLESS: Sell or Re-power
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17961
Re: 2001 16 DAUNTLESS: Sell or Re-power
That Mercury 90-HP ELPTO two cycle is a work horse. General Specifications on Mercury 2001 90hp 2 stroke: Full throttle rpm range: 5000-5500 Number of cylinders: 3 Piston Displacement: 84.57 cu. in. (1385.8cc) Cylinder Bore: 3.500 in. (88.9mm) Stroke: same 2.930 in. (74mm) Gear Ratio: 2.3:1 Weight: ...
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:51 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 210 Montauk Evinrude 200 H.O. G2
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12703
Re: 210 Montauk Evinrude 200 H.O. G2
Here are few performance statistics: Two adults onboard, half a tank of fuel ~33 gallons, 85 degree air temp, 72 degree water temp, mild chop, saltwater. Average time to plane ~3.13 seconds - I did 5 runs Top speed 50MPH at 6,000RPM's - I still had some throttle left Propeller: 14 3/4" x 17&quo...
- Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:06 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Value of a 1978 Boston Whaler 4.6 Harpoon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7870
Re: Value of a 1978 Boston Whaler 4.6 Harpoon
This website may not be very active any more, but it will give any Harpoon owner a good overview and bit of history of the boat. Also there are a few links to the original brochures: http://www.ruach.net/Harpoon.shtml
- Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:44 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Stabil 360 Marine
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9374
Re: Does Stabil 360 Marine Stabilize Fuel for up to 12 months?
I 100% agree with Jim. I have had Yamaha 40hp, 70hp and 90hp two cycle carbureted motors - no matter what fuel stabilizers I tried I also had the carburetors "gum" up with longer term storage - as Jim mentions evaporation is the culprit. There should be a screw on each carburetor bowl just...
- Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:28 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1991 17' Outrage Dri-Dek flooring
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2926
Re: 1991 17' Outrage Dri-Dek flooring
Dri-Dek is an excellent product, but I have found to cover large areas is expensive at almost $7 a square foot - I found a company named Rubber-Cal that sells commercial "S" PVC Drainage Mats that come in full 4'x50' rolls for about $2.40 per square foot. The material is UV stable and used...