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With modern day to day consumer electronics such as mobile phones now being advertised with different levels of "IP" ratings this has certainly increased the awareness and possibly the confusion in the rating system: The Apple iPhone 7 is rated as IP67 and the Samsung Galaxy S8 is rated as...

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Well sometimes life gets in the way of the best of intentions. My responsibilities changed drastically and suddenly at work and I have had to travel internationally the last few months. The boat has been sitting on the trailer in the driveway. I am hoping to get her to the marina this week-end and g...

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I have heard of some boaters reporting good results with the Minn Kota Riptide engine mounted trolling motors: https://www.minnkotamotors.com/Trolling ... ine-Mount/

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I just took delivery of a 210 Montauk and I am in the same position. I just ordered a 3' x12' roll of Dri-Dek®: https://www.dri-dek.com I will be using it to line the center console interior floor, fish box, two compartments under the aft seats and the anchor locker. The anchor locker on any model M...

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When you order the factory installed trolling motor wiring kit, the bow rail is automatically deleted. I have noticed that where the boat dealer is geographically located has a large influence on how the boat bow rails are ordered from the factory. In the southern states, such as Florida, a very hig...

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On My Montauk 170 I use a Fortress FX-7 with 8 feet of stainless steel chain as my main anchor and a Fortress Guardian G-5 as my stern and back-up anchor. Most of my anchoring is in sand and soft mud and this set-up has suited me well.

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Those [plastic rod holders on a 170 MONTAUK] break all the time. I would replace them with some custom made ones from furniture-grade schedule-40 PVC Pipe. Furniture grade PVC is very smooth, glossy and will last forever. It comes in different sizes and colors and you can just cut a slight groove in...

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Jim - Thank you for posting the video, extremely well done comparison - the results are very hard to argue with and not unexpected. Taking a normally aspirated, inline 4 cylinder, 4 cycle outboard with 2.8L of displacement and comparing it against a direct injected, 6 cylinder, 2 cycle outboard with...

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The lower unit of the outboard just clears the water:

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The Evinrude 200 H.O. G2 weights 80 pounds more than the standard Mercury 150 FourStroke and 98 pounds less than the optional Mercury 200 Verado Pro FourStroke L6.

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In fairness to Boston Whaler engineers all the original motors available when the tow arch was designed did fit properly. When Boston Whaler made the Mercury Verado 200 XL L6 an option a few of years ago this became a problem. I talked to Boston Whaler and they acknowledged the problem. At the facto...

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Thank you - Jim, my mistake there are only six gauges. A tachometer, water pressure, water temperature, voltage, oil level and fuel level gauge. The escutcheon plate under the Evinrude EST controls was only available white at the time of rigging. At some point in the future I will probably manufactu...

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Here is the first picture of the Evinrude 200HO G2 mounted on the 210 Montauk: IMG_2748c.jpg It's hard to tell if the lower unit will be clear of the water, as the tow arch is blocking full tilt of the outboard. A factory rigged 210 Montauk with a Mercury Verado 200 XL L6 also has the same concern: ...

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I would have preferred the dealer use black starboard under the new Evinrude controls, so I might change that out at a later date. Notice the six Evinrude gauges compared the original Mercury gauge lay-out in the picture I posted above.

Here is the finished console:

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Stiletto props: https://dansdiscountprops.com/BuyNow/stilettoA.cfm

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I also have the white 22-gallon Moeller fuel tank. When this tank first came out they had problems with the fuel gauge cap. Moeller was not much help, but a replacement gauge cap is manufactured by Kelch. The replacement gauge is a vented 2-1/4-inch threaded cap with a 12-1/4-inch float depth Kelch ...

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Jefecinco's comment on the 190 Montauk's fuel venting system made me wonder about my new 210 Montauk. It seems the 210 Montauk is venting through the fill cap:

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Do you keep your 170 Montauk in the water with the drain plug out often? If so the rigging tunnel on the 170 Montauk will fill with water and it's not easy to get all the water out. You can see in the picture below the rigging tunnel can easily fill up with sea or lake water if the boat is kept in t...

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I prefer to trailer without a cover on. Wind buffering on the cover and the cover wearing away some gel coat is always a concern. I find peace of mind trailering without the cover. I have always used the universal version of the rubber M-Y wedge to support the outboard:

http://www.m-ywedge.com/

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Thanks Duane - This sure makes it tough for folks in the area.
I used to keep a boat at Total Marine in Little Egg Harbor on Tuckerton Creek, that's a long run up to the Barnegat Inlet.

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You can order the radios from AMAZON.COM, but there is lead time of two to four weeks for the GX6000 and one to two months for the GX6500. I am not sure if the lead times are accurate, but you can place an order : GX6000 for $522: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Horizon-GX6000-Commercial-Grade/dp/B0...

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The E-Tec remote control on my 170 Montauk has a very slight overhang on the rear of console, my dealer just filled the space with white silicon caulk.

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A few of us CW members have installed the Turboswing. I installed one on my 170 Montauk and it has worked out very well. I can easily tow large tubes, multiple tubes--plus I tow two skiers very often.

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I believe Renault has a patent on an electro-hydraulic valve actuation system. Renault Racing was developing an electro-hydraulic system, where pressurized circuits operate the valves. The design eliminates cams in favor of a hydraulic circuit controlled by an electronic valve. The system was engine...

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The price you were quoted for a regular 90 E-TEC seems very high. A friend on mine in New Jersey just purchased a new 90 E-TEC for a little over $10,000, (plus NJ tax 7%) with controls and rigging, three analog gauges, new control box, propeller, and so on. Plus, he received the current 10-year cove...

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Lowrance's new promotional video for the CARBON HDS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Dsa1uj7hI

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I agree with the other comments. I have owned both - the 170 Montauk is a much larger boat. The 115 Yamaha is a good match for the hull, you will not be disappointed.

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As you can see in these pictures the 2006 190 Outrage has a deeper and sharper bow entry (Deeper V) that is carried farther aft than the 2002 180 Dauntless. The Outrage will have better sea keeping abilities than the Dauntless. While the Dauntless will have better stability than the Outrage at rest....

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This will be a fly and drive out trip. A one way ticket to FL on Dec 27th and then I need to start to directly driving to NJ early the next morning. Unfortunately getting the rig weighed before leaving will not be possible. Wheel bearings are in good shape and the radial tires are pretty new - the b...

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I want to solicit comments and thoughts about towing a 170 Montauk to New Jersey from Florida with a 2015 Ford AWD Escape. The Escape is properly equipped to tow 3,500-lbs. Normally I would use my Ford Expedition but I need to move both the boat and car to New Jersey. I have used the Ford Escape to ...

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Jim - all very interesting points. I do think this is a very proven design and a mechanical float is very reliable. I also find the price to be expensive for a recreational boater. The attachment system seems to be solely designed for round pumps if your were to have a different pump design I am not...

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Tef-Gel is the manufacture: http://www.tefgel.com/contain.php?param=pumpswitch_price Also available on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Safety-Systems-Pump-Switch/dp/B00CG8G8QY Seems to be a similar design to the Aqualarm switch I noted above. It looks like a smaller design of a float that you m...

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Leasing of outboards is currently done on a commercial basis and "off" lease motors are available in the market: http://bridgeviewmarine.com/product-category/boat-engines-outboards/lease-return-engines/ Will leasing of outboards ever become a consumer financing option? Probably not because...

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Is your Honda 13.5 x 15 propeller a stainless steel prop? PN# 58133-ZY3-A15S a Solas Titan (Solas manufactures Honda propellers)? If so this is a high rake blade design that provides bow lift. If you want to stay with Honda (Solas) propellers I would look at trying their HR Titan 4 Propeller, this i...

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As Phil mentions the 17 foot Outrage II is prone to porpoising. Most [of these] boats were sold with either a Mercury 125-HP or Mercury 150-HP two-cycle outboard engines with a weight of 350 to 400-lbs. Your Honda BF115 has added about 100-lbs to the stern of the Outrage II. I owned an 17 foot Outra...

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I am not sure about Maine but Aqualarm is manufactured in the US (California) and gets good reviews. http://aqualarm.net/bilge-alarms-switches-c-6/20090-heavy-duty-pump-switch-p-84.html A very good float switch I have used was manufactured by Material Sciences Corp and sold under the "SensaSwit...

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I would estimate in the $10,000 to $11,500 range. The value will depend on the geography of where the boat is listed for sale, the options it has, the condition of the hull, the condition of the trailer, the maintenance records and hours on the engine and other factors. Here are the current listing ...

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The "Fish White" color is going to be a much better match for Desert Tan:

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For $10 you can order all the colors to check the match:

http://www.boatoutfitters.com/store/p/276-King-Starboard-Sample-Chain.html

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Yes, it might be available. You can go to whalerparts.com and look at the part break-out for your year and model. The RPS (reversible pilot seat) has its own part break-out. The first page should be the schematic for your model and year RPS. Match the schematic part number 1,2,3, to the listing on p...

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You should contact the manufacturer and ask about installation on a 16/17 foot Boston Whaler. As noted by DaveS proper mounting locations will be hard to come by. I am not familiar with Dolphin Tops - but I do know Fish Master Tops have been installed on BW 17 footers. They have a document on mounti...

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A compressed air tank exploded under the deck of a Boston Whaler boat yesterday. The news article explains that compressed air was being used to pressure test the fuel tank. I wonder at what air pressure does the factory normally test the fuel system at? https://goo.gl/zW8V4k The local NBC news affi...

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My 170 Montauk on it's factory trailer with swing tongue is 20' 4" - If you shorten the bow stop or have custom made bow stop and move the bunks forward - I think you might be able to get the length where you need it. You might need to move the axle forward also to get the correct tongue weight...

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LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmyers7

You might be able to connect to him through LinkedIn email.

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THUNDER JET has started to make a strong name for itself in some commercial and government markets. This acquisition positions Brunswick's Commercial division with an experienced smaller sized plate aluminum boat builder already in the government markets. The USCG's boat are mostly Marine-grade, pla...

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Yes, which one?

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Yes - BUT it could be a bit annoying - based on the FAQ sections - you can override the system in two ways. 1) The xHUB installed in the boat has a button. If you press & hold this button for 13 seconds it will enter Override Mode. In Override Mode you can drive the boat without the need to conn...

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The circular gizmo is the xHUB and it gets wired directly to power - it actually can be used stand-alone or in parallel with your existing kill switch. Or it can be used as a MOB alarm only device. The battery symbol on the xHUB shows the battery strength on the wireless connected xFOB - the device ...

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Jim - I believe it is the company's logo. The icon over top the logo is the XHUB's battery indicator. It shows the battery status of the xFOB. The ring on the xHUB is the pairing indicator.

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The Yamaha powered boat will definitely get on plane much easier. For $15,000 in price difference I would go with the Yamaha powered boat - run it for a few years and put the $15k in a re-power kitty. This hull is rated for 600HP and a prefect re-power would be twin Evinrude E-Tec 300 outboards ~500...

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Make sure you sea-trail both boats. The older, pre 2004, Conquests 28's and 295 (the same boat - ~31' in length, 6,600LBS dry weight, 10'4" beam), have a notched hull. The hull is shorter than the boat. These earlier Conquests are designed for lighter two stroke engines and the original factory...

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The livewell has plumbing and pump. The pick-up for the intake for the livewell is below the waterline. If you take out the livewell the below the waterline fitting and hole would have to be filled and repaired. I believe you can order and install the optional 170 Montauk's rear port and starboard s...

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