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There is a guy here with a 60 Honda and he claims 35 @ WOT and can pull the plug. Personally I would not bother and enjoy the boat with a pump.

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With a 25' boat, speed is not that much fun. With a 25' boat my main concern would be economy which may improve along with the speed in your situation. Fun is a 15' Whaler with a 90hp. Doing 50-MPH or faster in a 15' is borderline insane. Fun is also a 16' Donzi as you can easily get into the 60's. ...

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I would assume any high elevation Evinrude dealer would carry it. Evinrude was the same engine. There are places online like shop2.evinrude.com. Have you tried E-Bay since you know the jet size?

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If you are happy with the performance of the Chrysler, the F70 ill be plenty. That hull can handle the weight of an e-tec and more, but, again, if the 85 satisfies your needs.

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You will be in a close ballpark with the BW performance with the Verado. If you are fine with that, then go with the F300. If you think it could use more, talk to Dad about a Suzuki.

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Be very careful with running AC power to a boat in the water, even with a trickle charger. It can use the water as a ground and cause serious electrolysis. I used to keep my boat in a slip for the weekend and some people "near" me would run AC to their boat for the livewell to cycle overni...

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After getting a T-Top in NJ I would not do it again even though I live in FL now for reasons that Jim points out. On a classic Whaler they are difficult and sometimes impossible to secure correctly. When the temp drops a bit you will freeze your ass off under it. The radio box is nice but you can ha...

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Over 22-feet [actually over 20-feet; see below--jimh] there is theoretically no max power rating as far as the Coast Guard goes. Some manufacturers still specify however. Suzuki makes a hell of an engine. I have owned seven (I believe) and none have ever been to the dealer for a repair. I believe Ya...

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The E-TEC 90 is a good match especially since you currently have 80-HP. If you were replacing the OMC 90 you may not be so thrilled as the E-TEC does not have the pure brute grunt(nor thirst) of the old crossflow 90's of the day. It is only a three-cylinder compared to four-cylinder. The old Yamaha ...

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Before you spend $20,000, get some hard numbers from someone who has re-powered—if that is what you hear. I can't see how 300-HP would be lacking in power, but I would want to make sure. I read here all the time where people think certain combos are underpowered, and I can vouch personally that they...

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I believe Schmidt was the OEM for Whaler back when. I can not speak for the newer Whalers but the OEM destroyer wheels off my classics are higher quality than what you find on e-bay for $65. That said classics Whalers used Yacht quality fixtures back then and not plastic steering wheels, thru-hulls,...

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Montauk17 boats will not keep a dry deck with the plug out. They will fill with water until it reaches the console or close to it. This is why there is a bilge pump. Not all Whalers are self bailing. Many of the classics were but were designed when engines were much lighter. In the mid 1970's a 135-...

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I highly doubt a 2012 has a frozen pivot tube. Most likely cable needs greasing, new cable and or helm. Need to start somewhere however. Since he was going to the slip yesterday, maybe we will hear back from him soon.

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I bought some brass ones years ago at a marine store. A little larger but much better quality & design.

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Three-quarter of the rating up from roughly half the rating and the 255 CONQUEST should be quite faster than what you have now. ASIDE: a friend has a 23 SeaCraft that is rated for 400-HP. The 23 SeaCraft Had twin Suzuki 115-HP engines and was re-powered with a single Suzuki DF300. Now the 23SeaCraft...

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What is max hp for that hull?

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I ordered them from specialty for $265/pr as I needed a new bow hatch for my 13' anyway. We'll see about their quality.

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Does anyone have a crimper/spreader tool for the 1.25" tubes?

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Nautical Lumber was the place. Is it still in business?

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About 2009 I bought a complete interior for my 13-footer. Ten years later the front locker cover is so warped it resembles the long jump ski ramp at the winter Olympics. I need a new front locker hatch.

Who is making replacement wooden components for classic Boston Whaler boats?

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Sue has them in stock for like $10-each plus O-rings. They want $50 for the spreader tool which is different for the 1.25 than the 1.00.

Are we still still doing the community spreader tool thing here?

Does anyone have a 1.25" tool I can borrow?

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You are the one with the wacky work schedule, e-mail me what dates you'll be around.

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Frank would know ;)

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Remember that you are not trying to hold down a 2000-lbs boat, you are trying to hold up a 600-lbs trailer.

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I am soliciting Whaler enthusiasts in the area for a Whaler rendezvous at either end of Anna Maria Island. I am going to be there for my 50th on the 10th but that is not enough time to plan an event(but let me know if you are going). I am thinking late August or mid/late September as most have plans...

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That boat is a good find being all there and unmolested.

I would want to know what "died" on the engine before I did anything.

You can always go to DMV with the owner if he can't find the title and get a new one.

I bet the varnish on the wood is from the factory.

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FYI....you can use the tongue jack and a block of wood to raise an outboard. You remove the top bolts and loosen the lower ones, put a block under the lower unit and have somebody raise the trailer tongue until you get the holes lined up. Even if it was silicone, it is still fine for bolt holes. I w...

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I was going to do Sea-dek on just the swim platform of my SeaPig and it was almost $500. There is a member who did most of his outrage and it looks great. A few have asked what it cost but I never saw a reply. I am assuming a couple/few grand. If you can buy it by the roll and do it yourself it migh...

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Again, I would not be concerned about water intrusion on a boat that clean, never-bottom-painted and kept-under-a-tarp for 12-years boat. I would guess a Katama would weigh around 750 to 800-lbs or so without an engine.

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That is an original example of a Katama model, not a Montauk which were not invented yet ;) It is considered a 16' as well. They were later replaced by a similar model called a Newport which carried on the same "side" console with front seating as the Katama. You would need to caulk or fil...

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"You need the right battery to produce power at low speed."

Can you show me an article or something that backs this up outside of DFI 2 strokes?

I run my 40hp 4S Suzuki with a garden tractor battery and she performs just like it did with a regular one but 40lbs lighter.

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You can customize all you want. Where do you live?

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For those you might want to try compounding them unless a lot of holes or chips. Interior is called desert tan, see if you can find a match unless you want to do it white.

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$250 for each side cushion but only $290 for the big bow cushion. I can't see $500 for 2 small cushions I am basically going to step on. I might just remove the old cushions and have the non skid. the wife liked them but who in reality is going to sit on a 5" wide cushion?

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He just raised the engine mounting, but now the engine speed is exceeding the redline. A 17-pitch should get the engine close to 6,000-RPM.

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There is not a lot left of the gel coat layer.

If low budget you can roll and tip it yourself with paint. Friend did his and it looks great.

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Are they just regular O-rings? If so I probably have them.

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Thanks Phil....I do get a bit testy sometimes.

Got a reply this morning. Good price on the bow cushion but the side cushions are double what specialty charges which is not in the budget.

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Florida does not require a toilet as none of the flats boats have them. It was an option on the menemsha however.

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I called them last Thursday asking for a quote for the twin corner bow cushions for my 86 18' Outrage. I then e-mailed them Friday requesting the same. I received an e-mail yesterday morning stating she was sorry and would have a quote for me that afternoon. I still have not heard crap. Is this thei...

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Classic would be an Eastport with rear bench seat. Would seat 4 passengers and you. Post- Classic you can put a stern seat in a Montauk, Specialty sells them for roughly a G note. Newer I would say possibly a Dauntless but a 16Sl or Ventura bowrider might be a good fit. The Eastport with all the woo...

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Thanks.

Who sells the 1.25 tubes and plugs?

If I run the 225 gonna need to keep plugs in.

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[A 16 SL was] Not really designed for that [HONDA engine]!weight so that might heighten the porpoising. Q1: Can any weight be moved forward like battery? I would probably get same size propeller but SS which may drop engine speed 100-RPM or so—no biggie. Seems like a small propeller for a 16-foot bo...

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Cruising at the lowest RPM is usually not the best for the engine or MPG. You did not do any damage to it but I would not keep it that way. Yes, top speed is usually done a "Full Tilt Boogie" which means that throttle is mashed to the dash and trimmed until it blows out and then brought do...

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Use other social media as well.

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Where are you located? You can sell it as an engine in need of repair which will probably create a bigger audience as some may want to try & repair or recoup part of the price when sold as parts. What is the value of the boat with a running 70? How much is that 70 worth? Maybe $2k running. How m...

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I always wanted a leaning post and when I bought my HydraSports new in 94 I checked off that option. They are great in rough water, jumping waves etc. They stink however for gunkholing as you really can sit comfortably on one even with the footrest and/or backrest. You can always put a cooler undern...

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Do not gauge a sale by what I buy. this was my 24th Whaler and I bottom feed ;)

86 w/2004 F115 Yamaha no trailer $5500. I agree that the 90 will hurt value a bit.

With trailer, T-Top, etc you got a good rig. I would start at $8995 if you want a quick sale.

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I would try a Yamaha 17 or 18". Four strokes like to get close to max rpm or else they may not break-in correctly. How high is engine mounted? Low height will kill RPMs.

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Usually a same-brand propeller works best with a particular engine brand. The engine makers spend a lot time making sure [their brand propellers work well] in order to justify their added cost over a Solas or Ballistic or other non OEM prop. Usually the [engine maker brand propeller] quality is high...

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