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dtmackey

Hatch and thwart seats are no brainers and you can just measure and duplicate. I used the old interior as the starting point for my interior build, but I didn't like several things that Whaler designed in. I wanted a 15-gallon tank, the battery, and all wiring and storage to be under andbehind the h...

dtmackey

A little off topic, but an interesting read on Yamaha development and failures as they targeted the U.S. market for V6 production and sales. Some may find this interesting. https://global.yamaha-motor.com/about/technology/daysgoneby/010/ It goes on for several pages and you can tab forward at the bo...

dtmackey

A 14-gallon tank on an 11-footer'? I run a three-gallon tank, and it sits in front of the thwart. Agreed and in his opening paragraph he mentioned not needing to carry that much fuel onboard. I'd think 3 gals or if needed, 6 gals is more than plenty. Some engines will run all day with that much fue...

dtmackey

Frank, your post made me chuckle since I find all sorts of excuses to use the Kubota to do boat work and make it an easier task.

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dtmackey

A comparison among the Yamaha to Evinrude/Johnson 70 in the 2 stroke offerings: Yamaha 70 72mm X 69.5mm Bore and stroke 850cc Early Johnson/Evinrude 70 76.2mm X 59.5mm Bore and stroke 803cc displacement (approx) Later (post 86 I believe) Johnson/Evinruide 70 80.9mm X 59.54mm Bore and stroke 918cc di...

dtmackey

I lean toward the cause of the unusual tire wear being due to a bent axle more than an axle that shifted on the trailer. This link details how to identify the [unusual tire wear caused by axle misalignment]. https://www.centrevilletrailer.com/how-tos/trailer-axle-alignment-trailer-tire-wear/ I've ha...

dtmackey

a good friend of mine just purchased the new G2 140hp and will be mounting it on 80s vintage 18 Outrage. I think it will be a great motor for that boat.

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dtmackey

Anyone can overpower a boat without any concern until there is an accident or boarding where someone wants to nitpick. If you so choose to overpower, it would be in your best interest to apply decals to the motor that fall inline with the capacity rating the boat carries if 20' or under in length. B...

dtmackey

A load of 65-lbs on the transom of a 15' Whaler is just crazy and the last place I'd look to add weight, especially if you going with a heavier outboard. If I were you, I'd look at the TH Marine Micro-Atlas jackplate. It's powered and weighs only 23-lbs; it is rated for 90 to 115-HP depending on wei...

dtmackey

I see twins, but not many triples and quads in my area and there's lots of boats in my area. Yes, there are multi-outboard boats here and there, but nothing like what I see in FL. The difference could be we can access water 400-feet-deep within 20-miles offshore, where other areas of the country you...

dtmackey

Hi guys. I thought I might be able to add some useful info here. For about 32 years, I had been involved in the manufacture, formulation, and testing of many types of clear and pigmented coatings. They included epoxies, polyurethanes, spar varnishes, etc. Although moisture may be a factor, it has b...

dtmackey

Only problem Phil is the railing. I was going to do this on my 13' but it would require raising the entire railing the same height. Have to agree with this comment. The Sport 13 wrap around rail is the same setup as used on the 15 center console and the mounting brackets of the wrap around rail bol...

dtmackey

My second-hand information about the cause of a varnish finish peeling is from moisture in the wood. Any moisture in the wood tends to break the adhesion between the varnish and the wood, lifting the varnish finish layer away from the wood. You can't just finish one side of a hatch, because water c...

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I understand it's a fishing boat and looking like fine furniture isn't important. If you go with a plywood, just make sure it's marine grade so the glue is waterproof and won't delam in moisture. I got away from plywood and laminate the pieces together and put a reinforcement piece underneath to pre...

dtmackey

WEST System epoxy will yellow with exposure to sunlight. With the 205 and 206 harndener they are prone to yellowing. The 207 hardener is made for clear coating and has UV protection, but should still be finished with a good quality varnish. I've used this with no problems over time. https://www.wes...

dtmackey

We have davits on the back of one of our boats that are rated for 500-lbs and lift an AB RIB with an aluminum bottom with either a 15 or 25 Yamaha (depending on what the dingy is being used for). Personally, I'm on the side of caution and would only go with 80% of what the system is rated for. There...

dtmackey

I have [a c.1999 17 OUTRAGE II boat]. I am considering [replacement of the through-hull drains and scuppers]. What are the correct replacement parts? I think the scuppers are Perko 0343D. I can't figure out the [OEM part number for] smaller through-hull fitting. Let me know if you have figured it o...

dtmackey

Good to hear you are giving attention to those through-hull drains. They are what I consider the weak link in Whalers and encourage everyone to at least inspect them. On countless older Whalers I've seen the [brass] through-hull drains compromised due to corrosion, but the other concern on those not...

dtmackey

Over the years Practical Sailor has tested and retested new formulations of bottom paint and tested their performance and ranked them. Granted there are variables from their test to your actual use - location and the samples stayed in one area, not on a boat bottom running through the water, so take...

dtmackey

Absolutely stellar planning and workmanship. I just brought home a Sport 15, and this thread is inspirational. Thanks. Thank you for the kind words. Over the summer my son shot some drone vid of the restoration pics and running around a local river. I though I put this in the restoration thread, bu...

dtmackey

Another interesting comparison: the 380 REALM shown above has 445-gallons fuel capacity to go along with the 1,400-HP, or 0.317-gallons/HP. My much more modest 22-footer has 77-gallons and 225-HP, for 0.342-gallons/HP. My older, smaller, lower-horsepower boat actually has more fuel capacity than th...

dtmackey

Where are you located? Just had Luthers build a tank for an 18' Outrage and his work is top notch and he's located in the Northeast if your close to there. I thought his pricing was very competitive. https://i.imgur.com/zNaEg9Jm.jpg https://i.imgur.com/yiW8Iwdm.jpg D-

dtmackey

Plenty of those big center consoles never see fish and get very little use. Every time we take a trip to Nantucket and get a slip in the Boat Basin, there's plenty of very large yachts med-moored on the outside (120 - 180') and they usually have at least 1 large center console with multiple outboard...

dtmackey

So you have a mid 80's Outrage 18' with a Yami 150 2 stroke motor. Here's a mid 80's Outrage 18' that had a Yami 200 2 stroke motor. Since the 150 and the 200 used the same 2.6L block and relied on very minor carb, timing and other differences, they basically weight the same. So here are pics from a...

dtmackey

I purchased [an LiFePO4 battery] for my motorcycle, and it failed within a year. The battery ran down, and I used a standard battery charger, which damaged the battery since they require a special charge profile, or at least the charger I had caused damage. I switched back to the standard lead-acid ...

dtmackey

[The material used to fill a large volume void in a transom as part of a replar] might be a special type epoxy. I have never done [a transom repair by filling a large volume void with an epoxy] but I have seen the results. My friend who never worked on transoms removed his engine, and he took a cha...

dtmackey

That's a great price. I sold my 1973 13' Whaler last year for $5K with a similar motor to yours (it was the same, but Johnson).

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dtmackey

You mentioned the boat was mooring kept. Have you checked the condition of the brass drain tubes? I've seen a number of Whalers where they are corroded to the point of water having direct contact to the foam. I have one Whaler with water in the stern from that single reason. As others have asked, ho...

dtmackey

I purchased an RPS seat from someone on this site several weeks back. Today the new tank was delivered from Luther's. The welds are like artwork and great quality. https://i.imgur.com/DZeFOJvm.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zNaEg9Jm.jpg https://i.img[img]ur.com/jBQaXYZm.jpg[/img] https://i.imgur.com/yiW8Iw...

dtmackey

Foaming is complete. A piece of flexible plastic was cut that is roughly the same thickness as the piece of fiberglass that was cutout. This was screwed to a thin piece of flexible plywood, which was then screwed to the curvature of the hull The 3 openings allowed for injection of the foam far into ...

dtmackey

Based on the location, I'm pretty sure that the water penetration is primarily due to the center mooring bit, with possible further penetration from the bow rail stanchions. I'm not sure how much attention (if any the factory placed on proper bedding of those holes. And if so, how experienced are y...

dtmackey

To further what Acassidy posted, the entire FY19 results are below:

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/22/1759198/0/en/BRP-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2019-Results.html

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dtmackey

In Figure 5 above, are the two black vertical items seen in the hull interior where the liner has been cut away just recesses in the foam where you earlier had removed foam through a smaller cut-out? Yes, that is correct. When exploring, it's always best to start small to keep the repair small, but...

dtmackey

Thanks for this interesting contribution of a possible risk of failure in older classic 18-foot hulls. Did this particular OUTRAGE 18 have the teak bow pulpit option? The reason for my question: perhaps the teak bow pulpit was able to exert leverage onto the foredeck of the hull and onto the fasten...

dtmackey

I'm helping a friend who purchased a c.1985 Outrage 18 that is in good condition, but needs a little love to get her back to her former glory. In the bow area the fiberglass and gel coat was wavy and exhibited cracks, so a little slit was cut to see what was going on behind. The closed cell foam tha...

dtmackey

I read through the details in the Bloomberg report, but there's far more information in the BRP filings and they are doing great (I believe I've posted on this in the past), but Evinrude is still very small in their overall performance. Evinrude will still be around in the future, but my feeling is ...

dtmackey

It was only a matter of time. The outboard powered boats just keep getting bigger and bigger with more boat in the water and high gunwales, so when on plane, you need a much longer shaft to clear the keel. I'm wondering if this is targeting twins/quads or boats powered by 3 or 5 motors.

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dtmackey

Also curious: what is the benefit of adding oil to the gasoline?

Since the E-TEC is a direct injected engine, the fuel is not passed through the crankcase as in a carburetor motor, so the engine internals never see any added lubrication.

dtmackey

I saw this somewhere else as well and I'm seeing a market demand, but wondering how large and where? Think about an outboard on a boat, when tilted up it drains all the water out. People in freshwater may flush, but I see little need. Salt water boaters that rack store, trailer or wet slip may be ab...

dtmackey

Sorry about that, I looked and it showed a HP range and the 48 fell in that line, but after I dug into the Evinrude specific parts diagram and backed out the specific PN# for your motor, it seems to be a very narrow series of models it fits. I'm surprised you are having problems. I've run brass [the...

dtmackey

Try here and cross your OEM number to the ones listed.

https://bpi.ebasicpower.com/shop/outboard-parts/johnson-evinrude/cooling-system/thermostats-and-kits

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dtmackey

Did he happen to know how fast it went with the 200? Sorry, I do not. Previous owner hardly every used it and he wasn't a speed demon, so I'm willing to bet the boat rarely went above 1/2 throttle. The boat already has the tank cover off and the tank comes out next and a new tank will be fabricated...

dtmackey

D- You'll use any excuse to drive up they-ah. I've always loved Maine, very simple and nobody minding your business. I was stationed in the area my friend lives back in my Coast Guard days aboard the buoy tender Spar in 87. USCGC Spar is now a reef somewhere off the NC coast. If you like marine his...

dtmackey

A longtime friend of mine purchased an 18' outrage with trailer and Yamaha 200hp outboard for $2000. The boat needs some TLC and he will repower, so he asked if I wanted to the motor and all rigging, so I ran up to Maine and grabbed it. The boat has been under cover for 5 years and a mess, but will ...

dtmackey

Since the Whaler rehab, I've had the desire to build a set of cornhole boards with the same look at the Whaler interior. About 2 months ago, my wife came home from a fundraiser planning meeting for the private school my daughter attends and she informed me that she volunteered me to build a set to d...

dtmackey

From Jim's post: "The reversion to an all-white color scheme will be appreciated by many owners of more classic boats who were put off by the dark base gray color in the other E-TEC G2 models. The white color scheme may be migrating to other E-TEC models" The jump to a color other than whi...

dtmackey

The list of variables that would impact a resistance reading on the test you performed are endless and do not merit a conclusion. Just a few: - the usage of the boat in salt, fresh or brackish water (each conducts differently when tested if present in the transom. - is the boat bottom painted? - var...

dtmackey

Awlgrip is not recommended nor designed for continuous water contact (immersion). Some people have no problems when leaving their boat in for relative short periods of time, days up to a week, but there are many variable that could impact the amount of time before paint failure occurs (water temp, s...

dtmackey

dg22 wrote:dtmackey, which model of the water witch did you buy?

I have the model 230 which is rated to 20 amps, but if you run a smaller pump (1500GPH or less) then the model 217 switch is fine.

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dtmackey

In one of my boats I'd get 2 - 3 years out of the Rule float switch before it'd fail. My guess is the banging of the hull in rough seas would bounce the switch around causing premature failure. The concern with that is you didn't know of the failure until you came back to the boat and there was stan...

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