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- Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:05 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boat Insurance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9414
Re: Boat Insurance
I noticed last year that BoatUS said that Geico was taking over their insurance but are you saying I should check direct with Geico and maybe get a better deal? Is BoatUS skimming or is that extra cost for part of the on water towing they offer? [A telephone] call costs nothing to compare. On my 19...
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:53 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boat Insurance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9414
Re: Boat Insurance
I had BoatUS for years and currently have Geico same underwriters (same boss), different costs. My Geico policy was [more than] $300-less then the same BoatUS policy, and for a higher agreed value. Here are two points to add based on my more than 20-year experience working part time with the local T...
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:40 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whaler for Fishing and Water Skiing Near Sandy Hook, New Jersey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9795
Re: Whaler for Fishing and Water Skiing Near Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Another note, in the same size the Ventura is very similar in hull but with an open deck with dual consoles with a real stand up head in the port console. The Dauntless in the same size is also a very similar hull, but the deck is more set up for family fun. To gain deck space the gunwales are very ...
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:35 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whaler for Fishing and Water Skiing Near Sandy Hook, New Jersey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9795
Re: Whaler for Fishing and Water Skiing Near Sandy Hook, New Jersey
My 2 cents. I have a 1999 21 Outrage (and it is for sale, but not why I am posting here). The boat is a great boat. Because of it's weight and hull design it is a good running boat when it gets a little sloppy. Mine drifts a predictable set when fluke fishing and runs a pretty good line when trollin...
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:19 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19223
Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
I had 1 unit fall under the recall of 11 I checked.
Yesterday I got 3 notices of different tracking numbers of impending deliveries from Kidde.
Go figure.
Yesterday I got 3 notices of different tracking numbers of impending deliveries from Kidde.
Go figure.
- Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:39 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19223
Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
Since the recall covers 44 years of extinguishers, I don't think you need to worry about a time frame. CPSC along with NHTSA recalls tend to not have an expiration date. The "shake your fire extinguishers once a month" thing is long gone. The dry chemical used (monoammonium phosphate) has ...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:40 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19223
Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
We have a lot of fire extinguishers around the house and about 10 of them fit the Kidde profile, but of all of them I ended up with only one covered by the recall.
Did the online stuff 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything.
Did the online stuff 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything.
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:37 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Sharing my son's Drone Vid
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4306
Re: Sharing my son's Drone Vid
Nice.
The Mavic Pro was on sale at Costco over Christmas and I thought it just might pop up somewhere Christmas morning.....
I have a reputation for always buying things I want on my own and never giving the family a chance - guess I'll have to continue my tradition :-)
The Mavic Pro was on sale at Costco over Christmas and I thought it just might pop up somewhere Christmas morning.....
I have a reputation for always buying things I want on my own and never giving the family a chance - guess I'll have to continue my tradition :-)
- Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:42 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Capsize At Jupiter Inlet
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15053
Re: Capsize At Jupiter Inlet
I put a message out to the videographer that took the drone video, asking if he was going to be posting a higher quality, longer video. But if you drill down through the comments on this particular video, he mentions that he is currently dealing with family health problems
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 7:00 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Possible Purchase 1996 21’ Outrage
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9933
Re: Possible Purchase 1996 21’ Outrage
Repowering is tough to recoup the expense involved. Have you checked the NADA book value ? On the east coast, the NADA value tends to be low for Boston Whalers. 25-50% over NADA would give you a good starting point. Personally, I think 25 is overpriced for that boat. Unless it shows in like new cond...
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:52 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage SOLD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6358
Re: FS: 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage, Central New Jersey
The gavel has fallen, sold
- Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:14 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Fell Marine MOB Engine Shut-off
- Replies: 21
- Views: 29484
Re: Fell Marine MOB Engine Shut-off
The FOB inserts into an available belt clip, lanyard or wrist mount in a variety of colors.
I'm sure multiple color choices cold be used for different boats.
I'm sure multiple color choices cold be used for different boats.
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:40 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Fell Marine MOB Engine Shut-off
- Replies: 21
- Views: 29484
Re: Fell Marine MOB Engine Shut-off
Overall it sounds like a good device that adds the convenience of moving around the boat without the need to unhook the ignition switch lanyard. It's a little pricey but so is everything connected to boating. Is it possible to use the same fobs with two or more boats? There are frequently 30% disco...
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:36 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Fell Marine MOB Engine Shut-off
- Replies: 21
- Views: 29484
Re: Fell Marine MOB Engine Shut-off
Just hauled the boat last week. So I have about 13 months since I installed this device. In the 6 months of use I am very pleased with the value of the Fell kit.
And fortunately I did not fall overboard once to test it.
And fortunately I did not fall overboard once to test it.
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:08 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boat Hull Interior Cleaning
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15899
Re: Boat Hull Interior Cleaning
porthole wrote:Tilex Mold & Mildew - Root Penetrator.
Works great. Spray on, let sit a few minutes rinse off.
Found a picture of my 17 Outrage console when I cleaned it. This is one application of the Tilex with no brushing. Spray on, let sit, rinse off.
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:08 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Registering PLB with NOAA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6339
Re: Registering PLB with NOAA: Reminder
In the past month or so I received in the mail a hard copy PLB registration reminder. I also received an emailed version. It took all of about two minutes to do the two-year renewal. My PLB is the ACR AquaLink View
- Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:15 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage SOLD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6358
Re: FS: 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage, Central New Jersey
The gavel has fallen, sold
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:32 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Capsize At Jupiter Inlet
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15053
Re: Capsize At Jupiter Inlet
Jupiter inlet can be very dangerous and there have been quite a few pictures and videos of boats not doing well when the surf is up.
This guy (above linked story) just didn’t heed the surf conditions before he made his entry.
This guy (above linked story) just didn’t heed the surf conditions before he made his entry.
- Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:11 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boat Hull Interior Cleaning
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15899
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:15 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage SOLD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6358
Re: 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage, Central New Jersey
The gavel has fallen, sold
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:35 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Advice on SPORT 15 and DAUNTLESS 15
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11456
Re: Advice on SPORT 15 and DAUNTLESS 15
I had a 1983 15 CC.
Great boat, a w e s o m e ride even in small craft advisory conditions.
But I would limit it to 2 adults, occasionally 3. Or me and the dogs.
It still was only a 15.
Great boat, a w e s o m e ride even in small craft advisory conditions.
But I would limit it to 2 adults, occasionally 3. Or me and the dogs.
It still was only a 15.
- Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:58 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage SOLD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6358
FS: 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage SOLD
The gavel has fallen, sold
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:07 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whalers at Auctions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4519
Re: Whalers at Auctions
[b][i] A good source for retired government boats is the GSA (Government Surplus Auction) They frequently post auctions with Boston Whalers from the Navy, Parks Department, and Coast Guard. https://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauctions/ During my 20+ years stint at a local TowBoatUS company we bo...
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:53 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Responders in Boston Whaler Stop Runaway Boat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5242
Re: Responders in Boston Whaler Stop Runaway Boat
Another version of the video out. Skip ahead to 5:00 for the 'bump'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UWofwp0FV8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UWofwp0FV8
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:39 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: photobucket - 3rd party linking $399 per year
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4749
Re: photobucket - 3rd party linking $399 per year
I haven't been on the site lately. If I'm unable to retrieve my photos we will have a problem. The best thing that can happen is for everyone to dump them. You can go on pb and click on an album. Over on the right side is an option to download that album. Sub albums have to be downloaded individual...
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 1:27 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: photobucket - 3rd party linking $399 per year
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4749
photobucket - 3rd party linking $399 per year
Well it appears photobucket is holding everyone's photos that are "3rd party linked" hostage to the sum of $399 per year.
They can go pound salt and hopefully they will go under like the previous photo sites that tried the same thing.
They can go pound salt and hopefully they will go under like the previous photo sites that tried the same thing.
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:43 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Lowrance HDS Gen3: Installation, Interfacing Tips, and Use
- Replies: 115
- Views: 159473
Re: Lowrance HDS Gen3: Installation, Interfacing Tips, and Use
As of today (07/16/2017) I am going on well over a year with my fuel flow problem and over seven months trying to get my Point-1AP antenna working correctly. Low rance has to have the poorest customer service in the industry. They really live up to the 'low' portion of their name. Phone calls and em...
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:41 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Stabil 360 Marine
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9344
Re: Does Stabil 360 Marine Stabilize Fuel for up to 12 months?
I have used many gallons of ethanol-gasoline blended fuel in my boat fuel tank in the last ten years, and never had any problems. I would venture to guess that your fuel system is 100% compatible with ethanol laced fuel then. Perhaps you are diligent as well with keeping the tank topped off year ro...
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:53 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Outboard motor wireless remote trim tilt control
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2466
Outboard motor wireless remote trim tilt control
Outboard motor wireless remote trim tilt control Anyone ever try doing this modification? I finally got my boat in the water last night and this year it is being kept in a slip, stern to. Getting on and off the boat will be a challenge with the motor tilted up. So I am looking for a way to do this f...
- Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:14 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Offloading Outrage 18 From Trailer
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9231
- Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:27 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Offloading Outrage 18 From Trailer
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9231
Re: Offloading Outrage 18 From Trailer
The foldable version is something I'm thinking of. I can get boat off the trailer by myself, but it gets old real quick in and out from under the boat moving the jack. I use a 20-ton [40,000-lbs] air-over-hydraulic jack and multiple pieces of 2-inch-thick blocks to move past the frame crossmembers. ...
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:38 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Trailer Tire Replacement LoadStar 225/75R15D
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3800
Re: Trailer Tire Replacement LoadStar 225/75R15D
Another good source for trailer tires and or wheels is
Trailer tire and wheels Edon, Ohio
I have purchased from this company for camper, boat and motorcycle trialers
Trailer tire and wheels Edon, Ohio
I have purchased from this company for camper, boat and motorcycle trialers
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:36 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boat Trailer Wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5269
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:29 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: John Greviskis Slams E-TEC
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6895
Re: John Greviskis Slams E-TEC
Found him to be a bit of a tool and he endorses what is given to him
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:22 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Connector for 20-Ampere DC Power
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5746
Re: Connector for 20-Ampere DC Power
jimh wrote:PORT--if I understand correctly you comments, I believe you are endorsing the same connection I mentioned earlier.
Yes, I was just jumping in with the versatility they offer. I also use them on my 5th wheel camper and an inverter I keep handy for remote stuff. The genderless part is a big plus.
- Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:36 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Disposal of 300-gallons of Old Gasoline
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8415
Re: What to do with old gas
In New Jersey I would recommend getting a price from Budget Boat Towing and Salvage Or Northstar Environmental. It will not be cheap.
If the 300-gallons of gasoline belonged to me, I would pump out five-gallons at a time and mix it in with the gasoline in the fuel tank of my vehicle.
If the 300-gallons of gasoline belonged to me, I would pump out five-gallons at a time and mix it in with the gasoline in the fuel tank of my vehicle.
- Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:13 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2001 160 Dauntless Lift Eyes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6406
Re: 2001 160 Dauntless Lift Eyes
browsing the Boston Whaler literature ........ and in the owner's manual there is a warning...... lifting eye that is in the anchor locker. Does the literature you saw actually refer to the anchor tie off eye as a lifting eye? I would never use the anchor locker eye to lift a boat, wouldn't hesitat...
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:51 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: GFCI 110 Outlet and Circuit Breaker
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4664
Re: GFCI 110 outlet and circuit breaker?
With your panel it would be easier and less expensive to just add a GFCI outlet at the beginning of the outlet run. More info https://www.bluesea.com/support/articles/1473/Blue_Sea_Systems_Offers_Solutions_for_Mounting_ELCI_Breakers_to_Comply_With_ABYC_July_2010_Requirements https://www.bluesea.com/...
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:43 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: GFCI 110 Outlet and Circuit Breaker
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4664
Re: GFCI 110 outlet and circuit breaker?
It would be if your panel had a GFCI circuit breaker. Looks like you have all standard magnetic overload circuit breakers. In simple terms, regular breakers protect against an overload of the hot wire. GFCI breakers (or receptacles) protect against current leakage. The current going from the source ...
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:50 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Connector for 20-Ampere DC Power
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5746
Re: Connector for 20-Ampere DC Power
I am setting up an emergency pump for my sailing club. The pump is a 20-Ampere [load]. It currently has spring clamps to connect to its battery. I would like to set up something easier for our members to use. My first idea was to use a four-pole trailer plug, with two pins each for positive and neg...
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:42 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Interpreting California State Regulations Re Outboard Engine Use Restrictions due to Emission or Pollution
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7956
Re: 1983 15-footer Maximum Transom Weight
Shouldn't CARB concerns be a separate thread and not muddling up the transom weight query?
- Thu May 25, 2017 11:14 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Replacement Rocker for Rocker Switch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6955
Re: Replacement Rocker for Rocker Switch
The switches have always been illuminated, since the day the boat was built. I only changed two of them to blue.
And I like running at night. When I ran dive charters I preferred doing night dives over daytime dives.
And I like running at night. When I ran dive charters I preferred doing night dives over daytime dives.
- Thu May 25, 2017 2:41 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Replacement Rocker for Rocker Switch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6955
Re: Replacement Rocker for Rocker Switch
Got my replacement switch covers for the Carling rocker switches on the dash panel of my Boston Whaler boat. The old gummy covers shown below: http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/BW%2021%20OR%201999/Electronics/BW_21_switch_covers_11_zpsklui69w4.jpg New covers shown below. I chang...
- Thu May 25, 2017 1:16 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Lowrance HDS Gen3: Installation, Interfacing Tips, and Use
- Replies: 115
- Views: 159473
Re: Lowrance HDS Gen3: Installation, Interfacing Tips, and Use
Over a week ago I talked to Level-2 technical support at Lowrance. The technician agreed with me that the previous info was ridiculous and promised to help. I got an incident number for follow-through and a promise from Lowrance to search for all the emails regarding the problems I have had and curr...
- Tue May 16, 2017 5:36 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1990 Yamaha speedometer hose?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3158
Re: 1990 Yamaha speedometer hose?
Looks like the speedo hose. No speedo ? Plug it. If you found it after removing the lower you probably ended up disconnecting it from the rest of the hose that is probably routed amongst the rest of your rigging. The speedo hose can usually be seen as a small loop where the lower bolts up on the for...
- Tue May 16, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Lowrance HDS Gen3: Installation, Interfacing Tips, and Use
- Replies: 115
- Views: 159473
Re: Lowrance HDS Gen3: Installation, Interfacing Tips, and Use
After six days this is the reply I get from Lowrance customer service:
You need to buy a standard Point-1 for general GPS positioning information and send your Point-1AP in for testing. And once he gets that one back DON’T use it for anything other than the Autopilot.
- Sun May 14, 2017 5:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Replacement Rocker for Rocker Switch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6955
- Sun May 14, 2017 2:03 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Anchor locker liner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5467
Re: Anchor locker liner
I use the 1-foot square pieces of Dri-Deak. I'm using them in the anchor locker, the forward bow compartment and the floor of the center console to allow some air circulation.
- Sat May 13, 2017 7:36 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Replacement Rocker for Rocker Switch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6955
Replacement Rocker for Rocker Switch
On my 1999 Boston Whaler 21 Outrage most of the rubber coating on the dashboard switches is rapidly deteriorating. Looking for a source for new rockers just the rocker, not the entire switch. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/BW%2021%20OR%201999/Electronics/BW_switch_panel_zps2u...
- Sat May 13, 2017 7:33 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: My Boston Whaler's steel oil tank bracket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4762
Re: My Boston Whaler's steel oil tank bracket
So I removed all the old tank bracket. Getting all the rust stains out is impossible.I tried liberal doses of Davis' FSR - Fiberglass stain remover and half a bottle of CLR - Calcium Lime Rust remover. I got about half of the rust stain off. What is left is going to stay. http://i96.photobucket.com/...