On-Off hull cleaner does work exceptionally well on dark water stains but it will definitely damage the galvanizing on the trailer. It is acid based.
I have not found an alternative hull cleaner so I just take the boat off the trailer before use.
Rich
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- Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:31 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Hull Cleaning
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10817
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Evinrude iDOCK
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7244
Re: Evinrude iDOCK
I recently had a discussion with a guy who just purchased a new 30 foot Sea Hunt with twin 250 Yamahas. He purchased the boat this past January at a boat show. The boat included the Yamaha Helm Master system. http://yamahaoutboards.com/rigging/helm-master/overview He reported the upcharge for this a...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:21 am
- Forum: TRIPS and RENDEZVOUS
- Topic: Entering Canadian Water
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13887
Re: Entering Canadian Water
Jim--thank you for this update. This is good to hear with regard to cruising waters along Canada-USA borders. I was on Grindstone Island, New York, last year, which I believe is a couple of hundred yards from the Canada-USA border of Lake Ontario. I really wanted to cross the lake to check out Canad...
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:24 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Book Release Update
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6812
Re: Book Release Update
I have ordered mine and I am very much looking forward to reading it!
Rich
Rich
- Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:07 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Disposal of 300-gallons of Old Gasoline
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8484
Re: What to do with old gas
I had about 70 gallons of stale fuel because my boat was not used for two years. My engine repair shop arranged for the boat tank to be pumped by a service they use when they need to dispose of contaminated fuel. The disposal fee per gallon was a bit more than the cost of the replacement fuel. In my...
- Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:27 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2014 240 DAUNTLESS Cushions Have Pink Spots
- Replies: 30
- Views: 17084
Re: Cushions have pink spots
Coppertone spray-on Sport suntan protection does exactly what Butch says. I stopped using it- not only stained my vinyl but my clothes and the stain was an orange-pink hue.
Also eventually ate up the rubber grips on my golf clubs- I kid you not!
Rich
Also eventually ate up the rubber grips on my golf clubs- I kid you not!
Rich
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:03 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: South Jersey Boaters: Little Egg Inlet
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8531
Re: For all the South Jersey boaters "Little Egg Inlet"
Jim- I have been following the articles about Leland with great interest. Even though the situation does not directly impact me stuff like that is very frustrating to me. A lot of these situations seem to be occuring because of an immediate and severe reduction or removal of Federal dollars to pay f...
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:45 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: South Jersey Boaters: Little Egg Inlet
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8531
Re: For all the South Jersey boaters "Little Egg Inlet"
Hello Beerspitnight, But my experience in the Oyster Creek Channel is by no means an official record of boating incidents there as my time traversing the channel are minimal in comparison to the total number of in-and-outs that take place each day at Barnegat Inlet. Great point! It sounds like you w...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:45 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: South Jersey Boaters: Little Egg Inlet
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8531
Re: For all the South Jersey boaters "Little Egg Inlet"
I do not use this inlet for access to the ocean but I anticipate this may cause Barnegat Inlet to become even more congested during peak season weekend boating. On the weekends during the summer Barnegat Inlet is already a freakshow. Especially if the Oyster Creek channel is the only channel availab...
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 6:09 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: For Sale: Mahogany Interior- 16'
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3578
Re: For Sale: Mahogany Interior- 16'
Parts are sold.
Thanks Gordon enjoy!
Rich
Thanks Gordon enjoy!
Rich
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Montauk and Striper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6235
Re: Montauk and Striper
I'd go with the Boston Whaler Montauk. Over the long run the Montauk will cost a lot less than a Striper.
Rich
Rich
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:21 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: 16 Sakonnet Prints
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4679
Re: 16 Sakonnet Prints
Hi Jeff, Thanks! Received my Sakonnet print and the other "goodies" you threw in. This is another very nice print! Great addition to the other 3 I have- I enjoy all your work. For a Whaler fan I highly recommend having these prints to add to your Whaler "stuff". Best Regards, Rich
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:50 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Raymarine Dragonfly-4 Pro with Navionics
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12000
Re: Raymarine Dragonfly-4 Pro with Navionics
I purchased and installed a Raymarine Drangonfly-5 last year for my 16 classic. The sonar and chart funtions have performed just fine for my needs, I feel your pain though as far as connecting the power cable to the unit. I could not figue out how to "lock" the power cord connection to the...
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:25 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: For Sale: Mahogany Interior- 16'
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3578
Re: For Sale: Mahogany Interior- 16'
Pilot and Bench seat photos:
Rich
Rich
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:22 pm
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: For Sale: Mahogany Interior- 16'
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3578
For Sale: Mahogany Interior- 16'
Center console, pilot seat, front bench seat, stern bench seat for sale. Center console: from a +/- 1970 16 classic. I have stripped most of the old varnish and it is ready for sanding. Includes new window gasket material, helm and steering wheel- $450. Window gasket material alone was $75.00 Pilot ...
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:49 pm
- Forum: TRIPS and RENDEZVOUS
- Topic: Grindstone Island, NY Boating: Canadian Waters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15250
Re: Grindstone Island, NY Boating: Canadian Waters
Thanks Hoosier that's how I read it. It is consistent with the experience depicted in a recent post- cruise New York to Canada- the Lake Champlain segment brought my attention to it regarding the border crossing by water. I've spent a fair amount of time the past 3 years or so trailering boats up to...
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:38 am
- Forum: TRIPS and RENDEZVOUS
- Topic: Grindstone Island, NY Boating: Canadian Waters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15250
Grindstone Island, NY Boating: Canadian Waters
I am heading up to a buddies family house on Grindstone Island, NY this weekend. Bringing my 1966 16' up there. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clayton,+NY+13624/@44.225731,-76.1479667,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4ccd49996bc88203:0xa00970185386a496!8m2!3d44.239491!4d-76.0857759 I have been reading on bo...
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:08 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Mahogany Console and Helm Bench Seat Height Modification
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7294
Re: Mahogany Console and Helm Bench Seat Height Modification
Thank you Jim for the additional photos- that is a very nice job Jerry did. I'm only 5'10" tall but I am most comfortable, and my lower back is happiest, standing as straight up as possible when running the boat. All of the suggestions and photos are very helpful. --Rich
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:56 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Mahogany Console and Helm Bench Seat Height Modification
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7294
Re: Mahogany Console and Helm Bench Seat Height Modification
Hi Phil,
Thanks for the welcome back and the photos- that's very helpful. I do now remember where I saw the console and seat elevation and now do remember it was Larry that did it.
Rich
Thanks for the welcome back and the photos- that's very helpful. I do now remember where I saw the console and seat elevation and now do remember it was Larry that did it.
Rich
- Tue Mar 01, 2016 5:39 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Mahogany Console and Helm Bench Seat Height Modification
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7294
Mahogany Console and Helm Bench Seat Height Modification
I will be installing a replacement mahogany console and helm bench seat in my 1966 16'7" Boston Whaler. Over the past year I have purchased used original replacement parts so the wood console and seat are original Boston Whaler equipment. I would like the final installation height to be higher ...
- Tue Mar 01, 2016 5:20 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: c.1960 Whaler Restoration
- Replies: 52
- Views: 30210
Re: c.1960 Whaler Restoration
Yes sanding is fun! As to the final sanding preparation prior to applying the high build primer- I would defer to the primer manufacturer recommendation in the instructions- they usually get it right. My gut tells me that 220 grit is way too fine a surface for initial primer coat adhesion. 80 grit t...
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:10 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1993 OUTRAGE 21
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15066
Re: 1993 OUTRAGE 21
I just sold my 1997 Outrage 21 that I owned since 2003. It was originally powered by a Mercury 225 and I re-powered with a Mercury 250. Based on my experience with this boat I would not put less than 200 horsepower on it. My recommendation would be 200 to 225-HP unless you feel the need to go over 5...