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Is there a proper way to discard expired fire extinguishers and expired flares?

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I just got back from a wonderful ride around Mobile Bay. Lovely 75 degree weather. Looking forward to spring fishing.

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If you have the original trailer you could use the measurement of the two bunks from the keel as a starting point.

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The new Search Page works great!
Thanks!

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The big yachts have been problematic for small boat fishermen in the northern part of the Mobile-Tensaw delta. There have been numerous reports of swamped boats caused by the huge wakes of the large yachts.

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Come over to the Mobile County side of things and I’m in!

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I see all these new, expensive boats being trailered around town and I just can’t believe all these folks suddenly found all this disposable income.

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Thanks for the report, Butch. I am planning a Sunday fishing trip in Mobile Bay. I will leave Dog River and head over to Point Clear and then head north to the Mobile-Tensaw delta. Hopefully the fish are biting!

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When an engine rated for 6200 RPM can turn no more than a 17" pitch prop to reach that rotation speed, there is no way of obtaining more performance, from that unit. The engine rev-limited might be kicking in at 6,200-RPM, so you have to be careful that the propeller load is really what is lim...

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Thanks Jim. ASIDE: A CE Mark is a symbol that must be affixed to many products before they can be sold on the European market. The mark indicates that a product: fulfills the requirements of relevant European product directives, and also meets all the requirements of the relevant recognized European...

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Here is the label on my Suzuki DF140a. https://i.postimg.cc/K1GNRzvg/2123934-E-CF08-4244-8-DB2-65901979-B5-DD.jpg Fig 4. Photo from owner of DF140 showing emission label. I don’t know what horse power this equals but it is obviously more than 127hp. This engine is on a 2003 190 Nantucket. It has a t...

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I have a 2003 Nantucket 190 powered by a 2016 Suzuki DF140a. The Nantucket was renamed the 190 Outrage in 2006. I would be hesitant to put more than the rated 510 lbs. maximum engine weight on the transom because of the potential for porpoising. If you go with the Suzuki 150hp engine I would recomme...

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So far just a rain event here in Mobile.

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Thanks Phil!

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I ordered mine through Sue Lodel but it is not yet installed.
If any of you would share your installation experiences; I would be most grateful.

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[An article on the website FLAGLERLIVE.COM discusses the May 21, 2021 ceremonial re-opening of the former SeaRay plant in Palm Cost, Florida, to be a new Boston Whaler production facility. See: https://flaglerlive.com/163613/boston-whaler-reopens-plant/ [In the article your attention is directed to ...

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Well it seems like [the hull is] going to be okay--and that’s good news.

Make sure those transom holes are dry. Follow the Boston Whaler demonstration and Phil’s advice.

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I ordered mine through Sue Lodel. She is admirable and helpful.

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Get a scraper and scrape between the hull and the thru hull fittings then start prying loose. They will eventually pull out.
Let us know what condition you find the transom wood.

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The dark, coffee colored water you mention is most likely tainted by rotted wood. I had the same exact concern with my 2003 190 Nantucket. I had the whole transom re-done. Remove the through-hull fittings and see what the wood inside the transom feels like. If it is wet but relatively solid you can ...

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Thanks so much.

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Where in the process of building a Boston Whaler boat is polyester resin used?

ASIDE: I know where the gel coat, fiberglass, and foam are used.

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I hope that’s true.

I thought [BRP] were going re-tool their manufacturing facility.

Also, [a BRP outboard engine] might have to come in at a low-ball price to get folks that are hesitant to buy.

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I would suggest setting up the trailer with the bunks as high as you can. This way you have no worries about the keel scrapping the trailer. ‘V’ axles and cross members are essential too. The trailer I bought for my 2003 190 Nantucket is shown in Figure 8 below.

: Fig. 8. Stern view of trailer for 190 NANTUCKET.; trailerSternView.jpg (19.87 KiB) Viewed 11738 times

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[Some data about a different boat than the boat under discussion in this thread is given here--Moderator] The 190 Nantucket hull weight is 2050-lbs and fuel capacity is 65 gallons. Mine also has a T-Top which adds more weight. With a full tank and four adults plus one basset hound, I can cruise the ...

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I owned a 1999 Dauntless 18 for ten years. It was powered by a 1998 Evinrude 150 Ocean Pro carburetor engine set on a jack plate. I used a 17-pitch four-bladed propeller. https://i.postimg.cc/tRMDpdqv/DA522580-16-DD-4-B7-E-AD2-F-9-ACABF34-D540.jpg Fig. 1. The previously owned 1999 Dauntless 18 boat ...

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That [production of all those models has been discontinued] is interesting.

I thought Boston Whaler would’ve kept the Dauntless 180 or the Outrage 190 to have an offering in the 18- to 20-foot size range other than the 190 Montauk. I guess the demand just was not enough for those models.

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Unless [there is] repaired damage, there is no reason to suspect a hull problem...I believe the fuel tanks on the Dauntless and Ventura models of that era were made of "poly" and have been extremely reliable. I agree with [those comments from] Butch. I [once] owned a 1999 Dauntless 18. [T...

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I owned a 1999 Dauntless 18 for 10 years. It is a great boat that is still being used today. It has some quirks but it is very roomy with a lot of storage and rides well for an eighteen foot boat.

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If you want to boat on Mobile Bay and around Dauphin Island I would suggest launching at Fort Morgan if their ramps are in usable condition.

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I agree with Butch. The best way to learn about boating in a certain area is to get in your boat and go. Watch other boaters and keep an eye on the navigation charts.

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Nice looking piece of machinery.

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What is the purpose of the Park It 360 Trailer Dolly?

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Interesting. Pictures would be appreciated.

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It’s a great website with incredible information. I check it daily. The upgrade made it even better.

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There are many good you tube videos on how to repair cracks and crazing.
Off topic but my first Whaler was from Killinger Marine.

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I knew it would steer away from the Alabama coast as soon as my new generator arrived this morning. That being said it will land somewhere so the best to those folks. I hope they are prepared and it fizzles out in the gulf so we finally can enjoy our fall.

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It will be interesting to see what happens to the local boating industry going forward. The boating business was very strong before the storm (thanks to Covid) with numerous new boats being sold; many of these to first time buyers. The marinas and dry storage units were full and most boat repair bus...

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In November of last year I bought a new trailer for my 2003 190 Nantucket. It is a Loadmaster, made in Florida. It is their heavy duty single axle aluminum trailer, rated for 5200 pounds. I ordered optional stainless steel hardware, spare tire and holder and front bunks. It cost $3,300. https://thum...

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If this storm keeps trending east they may find they made a mistake leaving their home port.

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In my opinion; if there is one area where Boston Whaler “goes cheap” is in their trailer selection. These quality boats should come with a quality aluminum trailer but I guess to keep costs down they go with what they have.

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Interesting. I have had those moments of inner fear when I see a big floating log to my side that I did not notice. There is also a saying that “it’s the ones you can’t see that are a problem”
And I agree; PRIUS owners can be a bit self righteous.

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Pay for a private launch at Dauphin Island. No problems.

The west-end boat anchoring attempts were incredible to watch.

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The 210 Dauntless is a sweet boat. I suggest adding it to your list of potential boats.

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Well, it looks like the Alabama gulf coast will not get the brunt of these storms. Hopefully no major harm will come to anyone on the gulf coast and our storm threats will be over. Could make for a fabulous fall boating season. (My favorite time of the year)

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[The capacity of the fuel tank on a 2000 DAUNTLESS 18 is] 65-gallons according to the 2000 brochure.

I had a 1999 Dauntless 18 and its fuek tank also held 65-gallons.

The fuel tank was a pain to fill up without problems; I found the best way was to let the tank get to less than half-full then fill.

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I can’t remember exactly so I am guessing it was 4 to 5 inches.

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I had a 1999 Dauntless 18 with a jack plate. It came with the boat so I don’t know how the boat handled before the jack plate. That DAUNTLESS 18 boat did porpoise at times. I found by raising up the engine and keeping the trim down eliminated the porpoising. The jack plate also was great for getting...

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What year, options, engine, and trailer?

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[A Boston Whaler 205 EASTPORT boat] may work for you. See:
https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/boat ... -eastport/

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