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Watch the weather closely and expect that seas of 1-2 feet will really be 2-4 feet and so on.

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Quick update. All of my drain tubes arrived yesterday from the Edgewater, FL plant. One day after I ordered them from Sue.

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Sorry to repeat what many have said before me but I have to give a shout out about Sue at Twin Cities Marine. I called her today to locate the motor well and transom drain tubes for my 210 Outrage. I had been banging my head against the wall trying to find these as aftermarket parts for quite some t...

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ZIGzag, I think you should pay attention to the details of Stevehof's description of his install of the Bennet electric actuators. It's a been there done that scenario. I am considering the same modification and if what he has done before works that works for me. Lenco's are also nice hardware but w...

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Somehow the small 3/4" splined gear shift rod got moved while the gearcase was off the motor or while putting it back on. This happens a lot until you figure out how to defeat that. Get a small pair of "needle nose" type vise grip pliers. Put the splined shaft in the "neutral&quo...

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I'd leave the cars outside. They have way less "fun" value. But I do understand your dilemma.

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Anecdotal comments both here and other sources indicate that smaller horsepower(20-75hp) engine impellers can last a lot longer than those on higher horsepower engines (90-300 hp). I think that's Bull$#!+ The thing to consider is the cost to benefit ratio of replacing the impeller say every 2-3 year...

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I think that is a reasonable response from Anderson. Tena is not obligated to give you the same advantage as an individual seeking to not use their resources and pricing from their suppliers. Having the ability to sew various materials I am still reluctant to DIY my own vinyl work and rely on reason...

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Can't even get rock bottom for stuff here. OK, I'll follow Jimh's lead. Free to a good home of a CW member. For anyone else, it's $300.00 plus shipping.

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For sale is one used Mercury VENGEANCE three-blade propeller with Mercury hub for $75 plus actual shipping costs. Part # 48-16986 original pitch was 16, later reworked to 15 pitch. Was used on a Dauntless 160 with 90-HP four-stroke engine for skiing and other water sports. Will ship UPS. Please cont...

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You should search the archives on this site. A while back there was a member that went through the same process--successfully I might add. The additional horsepower resulted in much higher top speeds and necessitated the addition of some sort of skeg or fin on the bottom of the boat.

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M--as I said or implied previously, you are now in a world of compromise. Pitch of the propeller, propeller height, jackplate, and--last but not least--a wing on the anti-ventilation plate are all band aids to your ultimate wants and needs. The fact that the boat in 2004 was rated for 150-HP and lat...

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I can't help to wonder why you [i.e., InVision] did not choose more horsepower when you had the chance. Taking your expectations into account and knowing that maximum speed and faster acceleration is an "either-or" situation at this stage of the game, you may have to settle for two differe...

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Matt, my 210 Outrage also has fishwell drains with clamshells on the outside. 18 years now and the clamshells have been flattened numerous times from hitting the bunks while loading on the trailer. They still function as on day one. They are needed for proper drainage mostly if you do not have macer...

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Try a $0.25 cotter pin if that isn't already what you mashed up. They are available at most if not all auto parts stores.

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Thanks for the information, Phil. The good news is I did find paper copies of all of the drawings and parts lists for the 2005 model year 210 Outrage. I am going to scan them and PDF them for longevity though.

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I tried to access whalerparts.com website today and found that my link is bad or the site was taken down. Haven't used it in a few years.

Let me know if it's gone or in a different place.

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Jim, you indicated in an early post (9 or 10) that separation would be necessary but did not elaborate on how much separation. Currently is it your opinion that the necessary separation makes the AIS features of this radio unsuitable for most Boston Whaler boats or just some?

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In and around North Central Florida and the Big Bend area, we use a number of sources for determining suitable boating weather. A lot depends on the activity and duration. An overnighter 100 miles out on the Gulf of Mexico requires a different set of information than a day in the shallows hunting sc...

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Don't worry, the wind will die down in April for the most part. The best weather is when the foreigners leave and the sun gets hot.

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BOE Marine has the GX6000 for sale now at [$500-MAP discounted to] $427. The radio is on backorder.

[See: https://www.boemarine.com/collections/all/products/standard-horizon-25w-commercial-grade-fixed-mount-vhf-w-nmea-2000-integrated-ais-receiver ]

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I have yet to be able to operate any product from Si-Tex without a thorough reading of the manual and much trial and error. The phrase "user friendly" is not in that company's vocabulary.

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There is an informative video of the Little Rock being stranded in Montreal for the winter on MSN today.

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Thanks for the update, JimH. I have been peeking around the net lately for one of the two models to be offered for sale. So far no luck. I could go the easy route and integrate my already Simrad suite with a RS-30 (not sure if that's the correct name) with NEMA-2000 and AIS receiver built in. But I ...

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The simple anser is YES. I have had my 16' Dauntless in the bay numerous times and it worked quite well. A 19' is ideal for those beautiful summer days. When the winds kick up in the afternoon and lightening gets close, pull the plug and head for the marina. Did that many times on my Uncle's Nauset ...

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Any further news on the release of these two radios? I can't find one anywhere.

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I would try a local marine fabricator if they are available in your area to fix the bent rail. That's if [the damage is confined to] one part of the rail. If the whole [railing] is bent up, then [buy] through Sue at Twin Cities Marine a replacement bow rail. Sorry to hear about this misfortune. It s...

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Not to change the subject,Duane. Why did you move away from Lowrance to Simrad? I know they are cousins within the Navico empire so I'm curious if there were technical reasons.

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I agree with the comments as well. We are discussing a land based structure and when doing, the points of a compass are the correct way to determine orientation. The fact that the ferry has priority is probably related to the fact the ferry unlike the average boater wants to be up against that dock ...

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Waste plate might be a reference to the legend plate that is installed when there are "facilities" aboard. The plate generally describes the rules and procedures for use of said device in various waters.

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More than one waypoint will get you on the wreck faster. As divers and bottom fishers, finding a wreck with two or three waypoints increases the reliability and timeliness of finding a wreck or reef. For the larger ones, usually the bow and stern are saved as waypoints and any path in between those ...

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Can't go wrong with the Mustang brand. For what it's worth get the hydrostatic release type. It's a few more bucks but you never have to worry about humidity and moisture setting one off. Not that there is much humidity and moisture in New Jersey ;-)

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Jim's advice is pretty spot-on. The Euro-style strips are awfully convenient and will last a long time if used properly. As Jim states, if there is a compression plate, then go ahead and use normal wires at the end. If there is no plate, either solder the wire ends so they are solid or crimp a ferru...

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Butch put it much more eloquently than I would. I drive the speed limit (70 mph) and up to 75 mph. Having had several tire, brake, suspension problems while travelling at these speeds I am comfortable dealing with the problem. In fact, most of the tire failures have been at 45-60 mph and within 10 m...

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There is a huge gap in both price, quality, and sea worthiness between a 17' Boston Whaler and a 17' Key West. Not that a Key West boat can't fish but I'd rather be in a Boston Whaler when the weather turns on you 10 miles away from shore. If your budget is restricted then get the Key West, find out...

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Sadly, I do not have a handheld VHF radio presently. The cell phone was handy but I ran out of room even with two life preservers. All joking aside, everyone should watch the Cold Water Boot Camp video posted by Duane on March 23 in this topic. Most of that stuff I had would be of little use after t...

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Having been impressed with the comments made about life jackets and overboard gear, I decided to assemble a rig worthy of many of the comments and choices recommended by others in this thread. Keep in mind that my plans changed drastically when Jimh brought up the possibility of not having enough fl...

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Lithium based batteries catch fire all the time and some burn with the intensity of magnesium. Not on my boat.

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I understand the need for a knife for both diving and as a safety component on a life jacket. There are many good solutions for both. My interest was with the selection of a traditional 10"-12" sharp pointed knife strapped to your calf vis a vis Mike Nelson in the TV show "Seahunt&quo...

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Dave, you seriously strap a divers knife to your leg??? Divers don't even use them anymore, unless they got certified last week. At least the ones that actually go in the water vs. watching old Seahunt reruns. A sharp knife is understandable and makes some sense for some situations but a divers knif...

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Did you get the motor to turn?

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Jimh, you bring up a good point. In this case, the dive boat would certainly be encouraged to give way and get the divers out of the water. Just like many other states that have robust multilayered law enforcement, Florida's finest would find some citation or "safe boating award" for the o...

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I forgot to mention that other boaters are required by law to give 300 feet of clearance to a boat displaying a dive flag on open water. The distance is reduced to 100 feet in a river, inlet, or channel.

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Duane, I have found your posts well written and informative. I am not going to cite Florida statutes but your description of dive flags is also concise in that the Feds it is courtesy flag. In Florida, the red/white is mandated by law even when snorkelers are in the water. I am also led to believe t...

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Duane, thanks for the concise information about USCG ratings and the efforts needed to obtain (earn) them. Like you, I run a boat and also dive. I really do not see the value in having a USCG captains rating for the average recreational boater. In many situations, that rating will become a liability...

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It would be helpful if you told us the make and model of charger that you are using. There are many combinations out there and it would be bad advice if we did not know the particular charger specs.

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A small note to add to Jimh's advise is to locate shrink tubing that has an adhesive on the inside. When that is not possible, buy some liquid tape (West Marine, others) and use that to totally waterproof your splices.

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Like wives and dogs, don't settle for the first one that crosses your path. There are literally thousands of those boats out there at all levels of quality. Make some decisions with your son, mainly do you want to spend the rest of the year (including summer) restoring a beat up boat, or buy somethi...

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Jimh, I am familiar with Bells products. I did a project in Grand Rapids (beer mecca) and had the good fortune to sample the wares. I'll organize a trip up before summer makes us all busy.

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Now that we are in the depths of Winter, what projects are on the list for some of us this year? Having the advantage of living in Florida, I can boat year round, but cloudy winter days are best for improvements. I am leaning towards trim tabs. Still on the fence about whether to go with Bennett or ...

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