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Sal A posted 06-02-2014 12:10 PM ET (US)
Well gents,
I took the plunge and picked up a local 2005 Boston Whaler 150 Sport with Mercury 60 Two Stroke engine.
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/ 10380886_581873698593890_7427001330917250798_n.jpg
The price was right, and I like the seating layout! Just looking at the boat reminds me of all of Moe's all old posts a decade a ago on this website, including his diagrams. (aside - how is Moe? Hope he is well)
The boat will sit in the water off my dock (salt water}. I will want to flush the engine after each use. Is my only option muffs? To my knowledge there is no flush port on these engines.
Any advice? Can I flush the motor with fresh water on muffs, while she is in the water, with the engine running, WHILE SHE IS TILTED UP?
Thanks all.
Jeff posted 06-02-2014 01:10 PM ET (US)

Sal,
For the paint, if you have bare metal exposed and you want to paint it, I would sand the area with 150 grit sand paper and wipe it down with lacquer thinner. Then I would use a Self etching primer over the area. Give it 2 coats and let it stand for 30 minutes. You can then come back over that with your gloss black paint. I would do 4-8 coats and give it 15 -30 minutes between coats. Less time the warmer the air temp is.
For the self etching primer I would recommend the Duplicolor paint that you can pick up at most autoparts stores.
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/selfEtchingPrimer/
For the Black Paint I would recommend using Gloss Black Rustoleum Enamel
http://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-catalog/consumer-brands/ professional/high-performance-enamel-spray
For the flushing, yes you can start the motor tilted up and up it on muffs.
Sal A posted 06-02-2014 01:15 PM ET (US)
Thanks Jeff.
I will do just that.
Ridge Runner posted 06-02-2014 10:50 PM ET (US)
Congratulations Sal... your first upgrade should be to replace that steering wheel... http://s166.photobucket.com/user/josephp732/media/130%20Sport/PICT0105. jpg.html?sort=3&o=1
Jeff posted 06-02-2014 11:27 PM ET (US)
Haha, given Sal's track record, he shouldn't upgrade a single thing on the boat. Especially the motor. That is Sal's kiss of death.
Sal A posted 06-03-2014 04:48 AM ET (US)
Thanks to all of you... Thanks for your inquiries. The boat is now sold....
(Kidding)
Robert V posted 06-03-2014 07:31 AM ET (US)
Nice looking boat Sal, glad you are back boating again! Did you get the house completed since Sandy? I hope you are doing well and things are back to normal for you. I have nothing to add regarding the flushing question, sorry.
Robert
boatdryver posted 06-03-2014 09:21 AM ET (US)
Hey, Ridge
I want a steering wheel like that. Do you know supplier and part number?
JimL
Ridge Runner posted 06-03-2014 04:50 PM ET (US)
I believe that is a discounted model - the current Schmitt model that comes closest is the 702: http://www.amazon.com/Ongaro-Vision-Stainless-Wheel-FingerGrip/dp/ B00C24T24W/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1401828550&sr=1-3& keywords=schmitt+marine+stainless+steering+wheel
Sal A posted 06-03-2014 05:07 PM ET (US)
Thanks Robert.
We rebuilt a smaller house. The old one was demolished. We are very pleased with the cozy feel of it, and can't wait to enjoy some summer fun again. I hope all of my Sandy Brethren faired well, as we did. It was our second home, and not our primary residence.
david2000 posted 06-03-2014 11:18 PM ET (US)
When I had my Montauk 150, I regularly flushed the 60HP EFI 4S with muffs tilted up dockside in saltwater. The most difficult part was attaching the muffs to the outboard. It worked okay.
tombro posted 06-05-2014 08:12 AM ET (US)
See, Sal...I told you about upgrading that stock wheel.
I got the Schmitt Destroyer with an Edson SS powerknob. Same on the Ventura.
tedious posted 06-05-2014 12:53 PM ET (US)
Regarding flushing in the water - forget about it, it's not worth the trouble, since it's going to be in a salty environment anyway. Do it at the end of the year or anytime you haul and store it for a while, otherwise don't bother. Flushing, while leaving it in salt water, will not improve the motor's lifespan or reduce maintenance.
Tim
Jkcam posted 06-08-2014 05:43 AM ET (US)
Single piling lift. No paint, easy to flush. You can install it yourself.
Sal A posted 06-08-2014 08:16 AM ET (US)
Jkcam,
I have enough trouble putting together "no tools required" particle-board cheapo furniture. I am about as handy as Richard Simmons in an auto garage.

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Author	Topic: New To Me 2005 Boston Whaler 150 Sport - and a flushing question
Sal A	posted 06-02-2014 12:10 PM ET (US) Well gents, I took the plunge and picked up a local 2005 Boston Whaler 150 Sport with Mercury 60 Two Stroke engine. https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/ 10380886_581873698593890_7427001330917250798_n.jpg The price was right, and I like the seating layout! Just looking at the boat reminds me of all of Moe's all old posts a decade a ago on this website, including his diagrams. (aside - how is Moe? Hope he is well) The boat will sit in the water off my dock (salt water}. I will want to flush the engine after each use. Is my only option muffs? To my knowledge there is no flush port on these engines. Any advice? Can I flush the motor with fresh water on muffs, while she is in the water, with the engine running, WHILE SHE IS TILTED UP? Thanks all.
Jeff	posted 06-02-2014 01:10 PM ET (US) Sal, For the paint, if you have bare metal exposed and you want to paint it, I would sand the area with 150 grit sand paper and wipe it down with lacquer thinner. Then I would use a Self etching primer over the area. Give it 2 coats and let it stand for 30 minutes. You can then come back over that with your gloss black paint. I would do 4-8 coats and give it 15 -30 minutes between coats. Less time the warmer the air temp is. For the self etching primer I would recommend the Duplicolor paint that you can pick up at most autoparts stores. http://www.duplicolor.com/products/selfEtchingPrimer/ For the Black Paint I would recommend using Gloss Black Rustoleum Enamel http://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-catalog/consumer-brands/ professional/high-performance-enamel-spray For the flushing, yes you can start the motor tilted up and up it on muffs.
Sal A	posted 06-02-2014 01:15 PM ET (US) Thanks Jeff. I will do just that.
Ridge Runner	posted 06-02-2014 10:50 PM ET (US) Congratulations Sal... your first upgrade should be to replace that steering wheel... http://s166.photobucket.com/user/josephp732/media/130%20Sport/PICT0105. jpg.html?sort=3&o=1
Jeff	posted 06-02-2014 11:27 PM ET (US) Haha, given Sal's track record, he shouldn't upgrade a single thing on the boat. Especially the motor. That is Sal's kiss of death.
Sal A	posted 06-03-2014 04:48 AM ET (US) Thanks to all of you... Thanks for your inquiries. The boat is now sold.... (Kidding)
Robert V	posted 06-03-2014 07:31 AM ET (US) Nice looking boat Sal, glad you are back boating again! Did you get the house completed since Sandy? I hope you are doing well and things are back to normal for you. I have nothing to add regarding the flushing question, sorry. Robert
boatdryver	posted 06-03-2014 09:21 AM ET (US) Hey, Ridge I want a steering wheel like that. Do you know supplier and part number? JimL
Ridge Runner	posted 06-03-2014 04:50 PM ET (US) I believe that is a discounted model - the current Schmitt model that comes closest is the 702: http://www.amazon.com/Ongaro-Vision-Stainless-Wheel-FingerGrip/dp/ B00C24T24W/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1401828550&sr=1-3& keywords=schmitt+marine+stainless+steering+wheel
Sal A	posted 06-03-2014 05:07 PM ET (US) Thanks Robert. We rebuilt a smaller house. The old one was demolished. We are very pleased with the cozy feel of it, and can't wait to enjoy some summer fun again. I hope all of my Sandy Brethren faired well, as we did. It was our second home, and not our primary residence.
david2000	posted 06-03-2014 11:18 PM ET (US) When I had my Montauk 150, I regularly flushed the 60HP EFI 4S with muffs tilted up dockside in saltwater. The most difficult part was attaching the muffs to the outboard. It worked okay.
tombro	posted 06-05-2014 08:12 AM ET (US) See, Sal...I told you about upgrading that stock wheel. I got the Schmitt Destroyer with an Edson SS powerknob. Same on the Ventura.
tedious	posted 06-05-2014 12:53 PM ET (US) Regarding flushing in the water - forget about it, it's not worth the trouble, since it's going to be in a salty environment anyway. Do it at the end of the year or anytime you haul and store it for a while, otherwise don't bother. Flushing, while leaving it in salt water, will not improve the motor's lifespan or reduce maintenance. Tim
Jkcam	posted 06-08-2014 05:43 AM ET (US) Single piling lift. No paint, easy to flush. You can install it yourself.
Sal A	posted 06-08-2014 08:16 AM ET (US) Jkcam, I have enough trouble putting together "no tools required" particle-board cheapo furniture. I am about as handy as Richard Simmons in an auto garage.