CONTINUOUSWAVE

porthole

I use the 2-micron element. The spin-on element and water separator bowl is easier to change then the engine mounted filter, and I'd rather over-filtrate then under-filtrate. Keep in mind, the RACOR kits have two different water separator bowls available, clear plastic or aluminum. The plastic is fo...

porthole

What power do you have?

I used about 25% more fuel then normal my last trip out.
And then had stalling problems coming back through my river.

Turns out my low pressure fuel pumps, Yamaha salt water series 2 strokes, are bad and are dumping fuel into the crankcase.

porthole

I've found that practice helped. Also slowing down to bare idle will paint the target in side scan mode longer. I'm running at idle. The wreck hunting is a learning curve as well. I'm used to bigger boats with twin screws. That makes for an easier pattern run. Did you see my post above ? Is your si...

porthole

Side scan, not so lucky yet. Downscan shows promise, but there is a bit of delay before seeing anything unlike the traditional sonar. Screen shots are limited to 800x480, so zooming in is not so great. NJ Artificial reef system, Axle Carlson Reef, Veronica M tug, formerly the "Captain Bill"...

porthole

My tall PVC guides get tweaked almost every time I launch or recover. Just not up to having 4000 pounds of boat bumping into them.

porthole

--completely unaware of our boat and the risk of collision between our boats; --was aware of the risk of collision but completely unaware of his obligations under RULE 17 to alter course to avoid collision, or, --he was aware of both the risk of collision and his obligation under RULE 17 and decide...

porthole

Lots of nice work added on there.
If I was ready I would consider this, even though it is excessive for my 21 Outrage.
The brakes and axles alone make it a consideration.

porthole

Twenty-somethings with a gun--I find that to be more of a concern when they are federals. Municipal and State LEO's, no matter how young, usually are much easier to deal with.

porthole

West marine carries stainless versions of barrel nuts (machine thread to 5/16" at my local store).

porthole

If you decide to use Deutsch connectors, all the parts are readily available at Harley Davidson dealers. They stock connectors from 1 pin to 12 pins, typically three different wire size pin and sockets too. Deutsch crimpers are very expensive, and there are at least two different styles. I have one ...

porthole

Is there a flag kit that you know would fit the ski pylon on the Whaler? What kind of ski pylon do you have? Picture? Two of my Whalers had the factory setup that allowed either a bait prep station with rod holders, a folding table or a ski pylon. The two tables used a 1" stainless tube for mo...

porthole

Doug, picturing in my mind the 15's console on top of those blocks - well - personally I would not do it. Does your console look like mine ? I hinged the console, 2 stainless hinges in the front, two 4 or 5" stainless 1/4-20 bolts and two of the threaded inserts you hammer in. The bolts go in f...

porthole

OP boat is a 1986 From this page http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/017754.html This picture http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/images/consoleDetail512x335.jpeg And from my 1983 15 http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/BW%2015%20CC%201983/Whaler_09_zpsazwwz1qg.jpg There...

porthole

My main purpose for posting the above article had to do with a boater actually getting called out on an alleged wake, and paying huge fine. No doubt the town went after the boater as hard as they did because he was a commercial operator. But, just about every commercial boat that transits that river...

porthole

I have seen many NO WAKE signs posted that are of dubious authority, I suppose you could add dubious government authority. Our Local USCG placed a large no wake sign on the Manasquan inlet, NJ years ago. The sign had no legal backing or government authorized code and eventually was removed. But, fo...

porthole

HDS #1 displays 500 KBs of used space and almost 65 MBs of free space. HDS #2 displays 1.3 MBs of used space and only 1.1 MBs of free space. As a last resort you can do a hard reset by holding down the + and - keys when you power on (it should beep after a few seconds). This wipes any data you have...

porthole

That's pretty good Don, and better then what I have gotten so far. I have another screen shot to add later, almost looks like a boat. So, the secret location is out :-) Estimating size at 200 x 40, is that the Northwind? Duane - Don't give up on side scan just yet. Here's what I got recently: shot 0...

porthole

I don't think the console in the CENTER CONSOLE 15 is the same as in the MONTAUK 17. Not exactly the same. My 1983 15' center console whaler had a nearly identical console to the 17's console of that era. I would say for all intents and purposes, it was the same except that it was cut down to make ...

porthole

The quick connect did not come with the kit, I could not find a connector that I was happy with and I didn't want the threaded connector with the cap on a chain type, or the faucet looking type either. I found the JABSCO Stainless-Steel Washdown Quick Connect, West Marine Model # 6620512 MFG Part #...

porthole

Since you hooked up the supply to the wash down pump at the bait well secondary connection, perhaps your reduced pressure is because the wash down pump is attempting to pull water from both the thru-hull and air from the bait well side of the that pump. Although not exactly the same setup as yours, ...

porthole

HDS Gen3 is the version that has my interest. Seems like the biggest update for non Mercury owners is auto routing. http://www.lowrance.com/software-updates/ Networked HDS Gen3's on a home network with an Internet connection makes upgrading easy. This new version also looked for aavailable updates f...

porthole

Still waiting to hear from Lowrance :-( on the above concerns. New concern. One of the HDS Gen3's has been starting up with a memory low display. And, I can't do a screen shot, that brings up a 'low flash memory' error. The screen prompts recommends: - purging deleted waypoints and routes - clearing...

porthole

Another month, another update. I have had the boat out probably another dozen times. Considering the cost for the outboard pilot is under $1000 (under $900 for my purchase) the kit is an excellent upgrade, especially if you are an open water boater. Of course this value applies if you already have a...

porthole

I can see that happening. Big boat, against an incoming moon tide, in a hurry but can't plane so it "mushes" along causing a huge wake. My experience is that the bigger the boat, the less concerned the operator is about what mayhem his wake is causing. What got my attention is that someon...

porthole

This is an article from a weekly local area paper, something one might not even hear about except for the papers excellent local coverage. The boat in question is a 35' JC, downeast style. Nearly flat bottom with a deep keel. The "criminal charge" is interesting. I have been passing this d...

porthole

There has been one constant with my Lowrance networked stuff; fuel tank level and fuel use data displays are inconsistent. At times the fuel tank level will be displayed, and at other times a blank screen. When the level is not displayed on the HDS it would still display on a LMF-400 device. Fuel bu...

porthole

Just found the yacht listing for the boat, sure is a purty one. Being from the Northeast we've always had a penchant for the downeast lobster style boats. Every year as I get older I have less of a desire to do all the work, but, we still have not crossed off a trawler or downeast style for cruising...

porthole

The bags pop up on ebay all the time, and a bit pricey at that.

porthole

We went form a 42 Post down to a 17 Outrage and now a 21 Outrage. I do miss the all that the big boat has to offer, especially the comfort, cruising and vacations. All except for the expense.

Good luck traveling.

porthole

I hinged the center console on my 1983 CENTER CONSOLE 15 boat. You can see some pictures here

http://s96.photobucket.com/user/porthole2/library/Boats/BW%2015%20CC%201983%20eBay?sort=9&page=1

porthole

This is great information guys! Its hard to believe someone would allow a BW or any boat to get into this condition. But there are the few! I do agree, I don't like buying problems however; if the overall cost reflects the damage (if any), cost of complete cleanup and getting back to where it shoul...

porthole

SONAR grabs. These are all steel wrecks, two tug boats and a barge. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/Lowrance/SONAR%20grabs/HDS_SONAR_pics_2016-07-11_02_zpszf6bxhjb.png http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/Lowrance/SONAR%20grabs/HDS_SONAR_pics_2016-07-11_03_zp...

porthole

I have used the LOWRANCE OUTBOARD PILOT HYDRAULIC PACK a half-dozen times now. I am pleased with it, especially with the pricing and ease of installing. Yesterday I gave it a good test. The weather guessers were wrong again! Five-knot breeze and 1 to 2-foot waves were more like 15 to 20-knots and a ...

porthole

I went wreck hunting yesterday. In 60-70 feet of water I am not at all impressed with the side scan features. I also dislike having to constantly reset my water column range if I switch views or made adjustments on the other transducer. And there is a lack of adjustments using the LSS2 for column de...

porthole

It would appear my LMF-400 is defective and is coming out. I now have the following items all networked together, using Lowrance branded cables and tees. Two HDS7 Gen3 MFD's Outboard auto pilot Point 1 (required for AP) LSS2 transducer Airmar TM-150 transducer Fuel level sensor Fuel flow sensor and ...

porthole

No other thoughts? What I think I found out now that I have actually had the boat out a bunch. The boat sitting on the trailer at what appears to be level, all water in the bilge will flow to the rear, where there is a pump. The pump will remove water to about 1" below the hull drain. I sure wi...

porthole

Anyone have any experience with this device, Garmin GNX 21 ? The LMF-400 I bought, among others things is defective and is being returned. I'm looking for something similar that will at the least display fuel information (level, use etc) I added Lowrance fuel level and fuel flow devices to my networ...

porthole

The outboards still belong to the owner/insurance company.
They are not abandoned property yet.

Allegedly the props have already been removed, which would be theft.

porthole

Does the reduced oil also equate to reduce "stink"

porthole

jimh wrote:...clearance of the chine line to the fender top is now about 1.25-inches...

[My trailer has] about the same clearance.

porthole

It also seems that the LMF-400 has multiple software versions available, but Lowrance lists no software upgrades as being available. Mine is 1.2.0 and I bought it used. So now I am wondering if it is worth buying new to get the newer software and a better display, one upgrade would appear that you c...

porthole

Where are you located?

porthole

What model/capacity power winch is that in the photos? Dutton Lainson TW9000 I'm pleased with the winch, reviews I found when searching options were all good. Power in and out was a requirement. The link above is higher then what I paid a few months ago. My cost at the time was $387 delivered. Even...

porthole

Look at this thread on The Hull Truth

http://www.thehulltruth.com/showthread.php?t=517071&goto=newpost
I bought a used cover from Darren that was an excellent deal.
He is pretty good at finding covers.

darren@pmwinterboatcovers.com

porthole

LMF-400, well that was a non 'upgrade'. Could barely see the screen and it would constantly switch between fuel level, no fuel data at all, to a reset software configuration error. Very disappointing. All I really wanted was a fuel gauge and fuel used display that integrated with the HDS units. And ...

porthole

Two launches last night (and the weather goons lied again). First launch went rather smooth. Pulpit and anchor cleared the post with room to spare. Recovery went pretty quick as well, especially since I didn't get to move the trailer, couldn't get the boat started. Primer bulb would get hard, then s...

porthole

The center crossmember is already drilled, two bolts were the original attaching hardware.

Going out now to give it a test drive, and see about getting some dinner.

porthole

I installed a LMF-400 last night. I'm a little disappointed in the quality of the screen readout. It looks like a 15-20 year old dot matrix display. And, it is also on all the time. It would be nice if it shut off when the HDS units are switched off. Looks like I will be adding a switch for the netw...

porthole

Anyone know or have an idea as to why a 1999-2001 21 Outrage boat has a sump that appears useless? It does a good job of holding water that will not pump out, and as a result the area is ripe for mold and mildew. The area is behind this pull out bin: http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/...

porthole

Here is a sketch illustrating the problem: trailerLaunchSketch.png This problem can be overcome by two approaches: --don't back the trailer as deeply into the water; this reduces the buoyant force at the stern; with a bunk support trailer the hull may not want to slide off yet; experiment to find t...

Search found 645 matches