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Jefecinco

An 8-feet-long Bimini Tops would give lots of coverage. I see pontoon boats using two large Bimini Tops.

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From the photograph I believe your boat is sitting on a roller trailer. Roller trailers are not usually recommended for Boston Whaler hulls due to the possibility of dimpling of the hull. In the case of a fairly light CPD hull this may be unimportant but it could be worth your time to look into that.

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I would consider a nice new VHF in the dash and connect it to a rail mounted three-foot whip attached to the hand rail as low as necessary on the console side mounted grab rail. I would get a VHF that includes an AIS receiver and connect it to the chart ploterS so it can show AIS targets on the map....

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I recommend raising the engine one more hole. I've enjoyed bet performance when the A/V plate is virtually at the water when cruising on plane.

Since it requires little effort and no cost to raise the engine why not give it a try?

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If you use a portable fuel tank consider removing the fuel line from the tank and sinking it in fresh fuel from another source. Then test run the engine for a few minutes on the muffs for long enough to have cleared all the old fuel from the hose, filters, fuel rail, etc. If the engine continue to r...

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On our previously owned 190 Montauk the VHF antenna mount was in about the same location [as shown above in Figure 1]. However, our antenna was mounted to the top of a Shakespeare extension mast. The antenna was a Digital 3-foot stainless steel model. Performance was exceptional. We did not have a B...

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A total reboot of all the electrical/electronic systems by removing the battery's ground for a few moments may also be useful.

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Very interesting posts. While in the Army I managed power plants using both Fairbanks Morse OP two stroke engines and Cooper Bessemer four stroke cycle engines. At the Safeguard Antimissile Missile site in Nekoma, ND in 1976 our power plant was powered by six three megawatt Cooper Bessemer engines. ...

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Thank you for the references. There is surprisingly little public information on the "Saginaw". I read that the vessel is 160 feet long. I'm amazed as I guessed the length at around 100 feet. I need to have an eye calibration performed.

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We see [the USCGC SAGINAW buoy tender] pass by on the waterway every few weeks. I don't know its length but estimate it to be around 100-feet. After USCGC SAGINAW went past yesterday, I've tried to get some information about this vessel with little success.

If I can photograph it I'll post it.

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Boat builders, pontoon boat builders aside, would have to do significant redesigns to use the engine. Consider the problem of a deep "V" boat builder making the ROTEX fit. Perhaps if longer shaft arrangements become available they will be useful. One advantage is the very large casting pla...

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On our Sport 13 we keep the boat hook in the space between the gunwale and the side rails next to the helm. If the space in your 170 Montauk is sufficient you may find it more convenient to store your boat hook there. That would also serve to get it off the deck and out of the way of people moving a...

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A snap tool for boat canvas snaps is available on Amazon for about $19. I have used the tool and it is helpful for unsnapping and snapping of canvas and vinyl without damage.

[Moderator's note: added hypertext link to a tool for sale on the referenced website for about $19.]

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We have had several Carver covers over the past 20 plus years. The first was for a Dauntless 16 with a bow rail and bimini top. The fit was virtually perfect and the cover was easy to install, remove and store. I used it for towing. It was a Sunbrella cover. The next covers were for a 190 Montauk wi...

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We often see boat trailers with the white PVC poles. I've had trailers with and without them. I use them primarily as guides to indicate where best to guide our boats when recovering. I most often use the tops of the trailer fenders for a depth gauge. Boaters in this area most often recover their bo...

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Unfortunately bunk slicks were not well known in the late 1970s. They are certainly a super alternative for electric winches, and much cheaper, too. They also save on the winch power wiring from the tow vehicle to the winch as well as the relay required. An electric winch and a longer than usual ton...

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We lived and boated on the Upper Potomac for ten years. Our residence was about 150 yards from the Fort Belvoir Marina on Dogue Creek. All the area ramps at the time were shallow, probably because the Potomac is a tidal river. We found it necessary to back into the water until only the first few inc...

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The concern I would have is how the dock/boat would behave when launching or retrieving when the water level is between high and low tides.

Have you considered a boat lift? A lift would obviously be far more expensive but the convenience would be far greater.

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A simple drain clog removal tool is available at Lowes or Home Depot, is inexpensive, is easy to use, and can be retained for future use. It is an approximately two-foot-long by 3/8-inch-wide flexible barbed plastic strip which can be inserted into a drain and pulled back out. The barbs catch on deb...

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A damaged propeller, even though seemingly usable, will cause a lot of unwanted engine vibration. This can lead to metal fatigue, loosened fasteners and loosened electrical connectors. Carrying a spare is rather redundant if it is not used as soon as possible when needed. I'm sure you've done a care...

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I don't have an answer to your specific question but I will offer a recommendation. Connect the SmartCraft data to your multi-purpose display (MFD), also referred to as a GNSS receiver. This can be done easily with the instructions that come with the gateway device required to make the connection. I...

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I noticed a reference or two in this thread to "aluminum fabricator". I am under the impression that Boston Whaler OEM T-Tops are fabricated from stainless steel. If that is the case a lot of care will be required to find a fabricator qualified to weld the steel correctly. Incorrectly weld...

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High quality stainless steel work is expensive. Modifying your boat in such a way will reduce its value. It's possible that modifying your carport will cost less and provide a better solution. There is the added benefit that the time wasted in removing and reinstalling your T-Top will be saved for y...

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Although it is unusual some electric trolling motors are mounted to the transom. This may be a location favored for those who use a trolling motor for actual trolling.

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That photo qualifies as ghostly.

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Would the drying process be accelerated if the hull was protected from freezing during the Winter? It's possible much of the ice would sublimate over the Winter if it was exposed but I believe it would have to be exposed to the atmosphere.

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Tapering the port and starboard sides of the new platform to be built could reduce the tripping hazard when moving about.

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I would expect a dealer to demand a substantial deposit to place a special order and use a build slot for a 2023 boat. Generally a sales agreement will be executed and signed by the dealer and buyer at the time a deposit is paid. Perhaps that is no longer the normal way to do business. Bad news trav...

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Perhaps tube diameter and gauge, or wall thickness, would be a determining factor in how much skill and what tools are best used to bend stainless steel tubing or pipe. A side rail for a SPORT 13 may be much easier to bend correctly than a long bow rail. A segmented bow rail would be much easier to ...

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The Nantucket is now 17 years old. If the livewell tub has not failed it is possibly one of the "improved" types or may have been previously repaired. Buying a 17 year old boat always entails some risk that a unexpected defect may be discovered after the purchase. Paying less for the boat ...

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Snap-on cushions are quick and easy to remove and reinstall. I would do that before towing, especially at highway speeds.

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Also consider experimenting with adding weight to the anchor locker. A five gallon bucket or two on the locker cover can simulate the effect by adding water a gallon at a time and checking the result. Nominally, the total possible weight added would be 80 pounds. If the effect produced is desirable,...

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Unlesss you are very experienced in the art of bending stainless steel tubing, a better option would be to have a local fabricator construct and install a railing for your boat. An all-steel, welded, custom-made railing offers the benefit of having the exact configuration and railing height you want...

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Yeti coolers I have see have much thicker sides, bottoms and tops than do less exotic brands. That causes Yetis of the same size as Igloos, for example, to have less internal capacity. If one's cooler use is for day-long outings, the Igloo may be a better value. If overnight or multiple day outings ...

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In case you are faced with making a similar choice in the future I'll share some observations of the Dauntless based on our ten years of ownership. A Dauntless 16 or 160 Dauntless needs a 115 HP engine for good performance. It is an excellent boat for up to three anglers. The fishing package includi...

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A good sales manager could possibly arrange a sea trial with a recently purchased boat. A new owner is sometimes inclined to "show off" his new boat.

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Another option is to have your cushions recovered by a quality local upholstery shop using marine quality vinyl.

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There are very few ways to get a tall windshield or tall console under a garage opening that is too low. If the difference is slight moving the boat and trailer into the garage by hand may allow the tongue jack to lower the windshield a few inches as it approaches the opening. Lowering tire pressure...

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Locate the Boston Whaler performance numbers with the different engine choices. A 33-percent increase in power without much of a weight penalty will probably show improved performance. How fast do you want to go? Hoe much acceleration do you want? If you plan to tow skiers and toys with a boatload o...

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We owned a 190 Montauk with the fishing package including the bow rail delete option. I realize 2-feet in LOA makes a big difference but the similarities allow me to make some assumptions. We used the 190 MONTAUK mostly for fishing the Mobile Bay Delta before moving to Gulf Shores. In Gulf Shores we...

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To your advantage is the very long wait time for the arrival of new engines ordered from dealerships. Wait times of a year are not uncommon. Your engine may have considerable value to a Suzuki dealership with customers waiting for new engines if it is in excellent condition and shows well, particula...

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I believe that model remains "in production". If so, you should be able to buy the seat backs through your nearest Boston Whaler dealer. You may find the seats are sold as sets. I recommend you become acquainted with a local dealer as you may need support in the future.

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I agree with Phil. If the boat is pristine, ie. perfect in every detail, perhaps another $2000.

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Consider replacing the fuel tank vent hose. Virtually everything else has been replaced. Given the soft fuel squeeze bulb when the problem is encountered I suspect a fuel supply problem rather than an electrical one, however, I have no specific knowledge of your engine. If the vent hose is original ...

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Unomas - My post mentioning MFDs was to address the original poster's questions and to add a suggestion. Just about any [global navigation satellite sytem receiver, chart plotter and SONAR] of that size will be an "MFD". Humminbird is best known for its sonar systems. The post was not to d...

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Are you speaking of a "sonar only" display or a multi-function display (MFD)? If you have not yet installed an MFD including a GPS Map I recommend you do so. Having a navigation display as well as a sonar display in one unit is very useful. Operating in an MFD "split Screen" mode...

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What is the OD of 3/8 inch ID fuel hose? I've seen conflicting sizes advertised.

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All the work appears to be excellent. Congratulations on a successful effort. I didn't see the engine oil filter unless it is the white filter seen in figure 18 which, I believe, is the Racor fuel filter. If the oil filter is engine mounted and inconvenient to service consider installing a remote fi...

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Thanks for the advice and link.

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I don't know the dimensions of a standard garage space. I suspect the depth required to store a 180 Dauntless on its trailer will be insufficient. Perhaps it would fit if the trailer has a folding tongue. The opening of our single door garage is exactly 96 inches. We keep a Sport 13 in our single sp...

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