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by sraab928
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:02 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Whaler Central
Replies: 10
Views: 4500

Re: Whaler Central

It truly is a shame to lose all that information.
by sraab928
Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:20 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: APPRAISAL: 1971 Mercury 135 HP Outboard
Replies: 4
Views: 3137

Re: APPRAISAL: 1971 Mercury 135 HP Outboard

If your looking around for enthusiasts you might find some on https://www.screamandfly.com/forum.php Facebook has a few groups dedicated to the inline 6 motors as well (also referred to as the "tower of power) https://www.facebook.com/groups/213725501742 - Inline 6 mercury outboard fans https:/...
by sraab928
Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Identify RAGE
Replies: 6
Views: 4119

Re: Identity RAGE

My guess: [the “BMC”] in the title is a typographical error in the [federally required hull identification number manufacturer identification code]. [It should read] “BWC” for Boston Whaler. You clearly have a Boston Whaler RAGE which in the Yamaha-powered configuration made in 1992 and 1993. The [f...
by sraab928
Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:15 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200
Replies: 16
Views: 8289

Re: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200

In regard to the best choice for propeller, I think either the MIRAGE plus or the ENERTIA give plenty of speed. I would be more interested in the fuel economy at cruising speed than the ultimate top boat speed. You are going to burn much more fuel at cruising speed than you will ever burn at full-t...
by sraab928
Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:13 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200
Replies: 16
Views: 8289

Re: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200

I agree chasing a couple extra mph may be futile - the lower top speed just surprised me I guess. She is very comfortable at that speed (on calm water of course). The boat is preserved/refreshed - not restored. She has a new fuel tank, recored cover (both done by me), all new wiring and at some poin...
by sraab928
Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:15 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: WTB - Revenge 19 or 21 Banana Hull Foredeck Cap
Replies: 0
Views: 6806

WTB - Revenge 19 or 21 Banana Hull Foredeck Cap

Wanted to buy: just the cap from a 19 Revenge or 21 Revenge Banana hull made in the 1970's.

I am located in Florida but will travel or arrange shipping if I can find one.

Email me - sraab928 at gmail.com
by sraab928
Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200
Replies: 16
Views: 8289

Re: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200

The center of the upper mounting hole in the transom to the top of the transom is 1-3/4-inch Thanks for checking. That hole location is, if anything, a bit high, and not too low as I thought it was from the picture. The usual dimension is 1-7/8-inches. I used a ruler but also had to eyeball the cen...
by sraab928
Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200
Replies: 16
Views: 8289

Re: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200

jimh wrote:Please check the location of the upper engine mounting holes on the transom.

The center of the upper mounting hole in the transom to the top of the transom is 1-3/4" - (measure from the inside if that matters)
by sraab928
Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200
Replies: 16
Views: 8289

Re: 1974 Boston Whaler Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200

Phil T wrote:What make/model prop is the 13x24 stamp referencing?
The 13 and 24 are the number of teeth on the [pinion gear] and [propeller shaft] gear, and when divided gives you the ratio.
by sraab928
Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200
Replies: 16
Views: 8289

Re: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200

Scott - With the Enertia, you are 400 rpms under WOT (6200). I would say drop 2" of pitch which may gain you another 2-3 mph. Then again.... Can you go up a hole? Typically Mercs can go up one more than typical due to a midsection (per LHG), hence the 5 hole layout rather than the typical 4. T...
by sraab928
Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200
Replies: 16
Views: 8289

1974 Revenge 21 - 2020 Mercury ProXS 200

I have repowered my 1974 Boston Whaler Revenge 21 with a 2020 Mercury ProXS 200 V8 outboard. The engine is mounted two holes-up. The initial test propellor was a Mirage 15.5 x 17p: Top speed was 50-MPH SOG by GNSS at 6100-RPM. With an Enertia 14.2 x 18p: Top speed 52-MPH SOG by GNSS at 5800-RPM. Dur...
by sraab928
Thu Jan 21, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury V8 FOURSTROKE Engines
Replies: 12
Views: 4270

Re: Mercury V8 FOURSTROKE Engines

Scott...Does the V6 come in 20" shaft? What is the weight difference between the 2? Usually the ProXS, like the Yamaha V-Max is the only model offered in 20" shaft and has a high performance gearcase as well as different mapping for more speed compared to more torque. Is this correct with...
by sraab928
Thu Jan 21, 2021 6:20 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury V8 FOURSTROKE Engines
Replies: 12
Views: 4270

Re: Mercury V8 FOURSTROKE Engines

Jim, I recently changed propellers and haven't gotten back onto the water to test as my dock is currently being rebuilt. When I get some good data I will be sure to create a post. I chose the ProXS model as the 200hp version is a V8. The standard Fourstroke 200 is a V6. I did not need the extra two ...
by sraab928
Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Mercury V8 FOURSTROKE Engines
Replies: 12
Views: 4270

Re: Mercury V8 FOURSTROKE Engines

Here are two views of my 1976 21 Revenge with its new Marcury V8 200 ProXS engine: Mercury200FOURSTROKE.jpg Mercury200FOURSTROKE_SternView.jpg As you can see the hull handles the weight quite well. The gearcase comes from the factory painted that way. I am not quite sure why. https://hosting.photobu...
by sraab928
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: WTB: Revenge 21
Replies: 4
Views: 2669

Re: WTB: Revenge 21

biggiefl wrote:You might want to add your location and how far you are willing to travel. Do you want a ribside or flat? Lastly why not consider a 19' as well?


Revenge would only be flat....
by sraab928
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:51 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: BRP Ending Production of Evinrude E-TEC
Replies: 58
Views: 23636

Re: BRP Ending Production of Evinrude E-TEC

For a similar situation, ask all the Mercury VERADO FOURSTROKE in-line four-cylinder engine owners how they were affected when Mercury stopped making their engine. I am sorry but this analogy is absurd to me: comparing a discontinued model to a discontinued brand. I know you enjoy picking on Mercur...
by sraab928
Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:26 pm
Forum: Introduction to the Forum Software
Topic: Frequent Login Requirement
Replies: 6
Views: 9551

Re: Frequent Login Requirement

Jefecinco wrote:Thank you for the reply. I just had to login again. I'm not experiencing this problem on other sites so I suspect it's something I've done inadvertently on this site. Frankly, it's not really a problem it's just a very minor inconvenience.


Its doing the same to me for what its worth.
by sraab928
Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:13 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: SOLD: - 1978 Outrage V-20, Ohio
Replies: 1
Views: 1710

Re: FS: 1978 Outrage V-20, Ohio

Link did not work for me. Hope this one helps.

https://toledo.craigslist.org/boa/d/per ... 30606.html
by sraab928
Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:22 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: Appraisal: 1985 Guardian 17
Replies: 20
Views: 7131

Re: Appraisal: 1985 Guardian 17

Pictures and location are really the only way we can give a true educated guess- By hull we are assuming bare hull no console, no motor, no rigging, no trailer.
by sraab928
Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: Introduction to the Forum Software
Topic: SQL Error
Replies: 3
Views: 7952

SQL Error

Ive received this error a few times over the past week when selecting to view "new posts" in the "quick links" - Its always referencing the same user - Thought you would like to know. SQL ERROR [ mysql4 ] User 'jimh_bb1' has exceeded the 'max_user_connections' resource (current v...
by sraab928
Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1986 MONTAUK 60-HP
Replies: 8
Views: 12025

Re: 1986 MONTAUK 60-HP

If the motor is free, what do you have to lose?

I just read a post [elsewhere] about a c.1980 Montauk 17:
9 mpg...50 miles 5.5 gal. regular fuel ...22 mph 4.5 mph trolling 2007 Mercury 60 four stroke.
by sraab928
Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:22 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1971 Outrage 21 Factory Hull Number Location
Replies: 4
Views: 4111

Re: 1971 Outrage 21 Factory Hull Number Location

[The stencil number on a 1971 Boston Whaler OUTRAGE 21 is] located in the rear sump (drain) area). Look under the rear deck. There is a sump area. The stencil should be right on the front of it. Not the best picture but [it is] what I have right now: https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/sraab928/...
by sraab928
Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:23 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: FS: 1977 Outrage
Replies: 1
Views: 2424

Re: 1977 outrage

Sent you an email
by sraab928
Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 1984 Revenge cuddy with twin yamaha's
Replies: 5
Views: 5025

Re: 1984 Revenge cuddy with twin yamaha's

JohnW wrote:That’s what I thought, but I recalled there having been a bit more discussion in the thread and thought it might have been re-listed.


It was my buddies boat. It was sold to a guy down south. Pretty sure he is hanging on to it.
by sraab928
Fri Feb 23, 2018 7:20 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 1984 Revenge cuddy with twin yamaha's
Replies: 5
Views: 5025

Re: 1984 Revenge cuddy with twin yamaha's

JohnW wrote:Is this still for sale?


That boat was sold last year
by sraab928
Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:59 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 1980 MONTAUK at auction
Replies: 3
Views: 3656

Re: 1980 MONTAUK at auction

Dutchman wrote:Little bit of elbow grease would make that a nice boat with 100 HP 4 stroke and hard top


I didn't realize there were two - when I searched I found this one -

https://publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=2022254
by sraab928
Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 1980 MONTAUK at auction
Replies: 3
Views: 3656

Re: 1980 MONTAUK at auction

Wow. That boat is rough.
by sraab928
Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:25 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: New Yamaha VF 90
Replies: 17
Views: 13448

Re: New Yamaha VF 90

As a Montauk owner currently powered with an E-TEC 90 I would seriously consider this VF90 for re-power when the time comes. It seems like a nice setup.
by sraab928
Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:29 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: New Yamaha VF 90
Replies: 17
Views: 13448

Re: New Yamaha VF 90

Thanks for the pointer to the press release about the V MAX SHO 90. Is that the same engine as the topic of this thread, the VF90? I don't see any model designation or nomenclature with VF90. I did find it called a VF90 on Yamaha's website - Hope this link works. https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/u...
by sraab928
Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Ship Shape TV Episode
Replies: 3
Views: 3830

Re: Boston Whaler restoration episode

I have found some of his advertisers helpful but I do find his continuous bashing of Evinrude distasteful. The same guy (John Greviskis) was an Evinrude sponsor and bashed four strokes repeatedly until Yamaha paid him more. All you have to do is give him money and your product will become the next ...
by sraab928
Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: MONTAUK 17 Re-power: Yamaha or E-TEC
Replies: 6
Views: 7502

Re: MONTAUK 17 Re-power: Yamaha or E-TEC

[A Yamaha 90-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engine] can still be bought overseas, but not in the USA.
by sraab928
Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:30 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: The Long Wait for the 200-HP Mercury FOURSTROKE (NOT VERADO)
Replies: 4
Views: 4252

Re: The Long Wait for the 200-HP Mercury FOURSTROKE (NOT VERADO)

The motor was touted as big displacement for the HP when released. How would you then pump up the HP with the same displacement without contradicting yourself? Not sure if more cubes could be added to that particular block. It may have been touted as big displacement for the power. A dubious enough...
by sraab928
Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Evinrude E-TEC Fall 2017 Sales Event
Replies: 9
Views: 6240

Re: Evinrude E-TEC Fall 2017 Sales Event

I agree it's going to be a rare boater who accumulates those hours but I did find it interesting that they saw the need to limit it. Even their comparison shows no known hour limitations for the other manufacturers. From a business standpoint It makes sense to me to limit it. A car extended warranty...
by sraab928
Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Evinrude E-TEC Fall 2017 Sales Event
Replies: 9
Views: 6240

Re: Evinrude E-TEC Fall 2017 Sales Event

Jim its on the second line of the extended coverage section - I used the exact words they did - "hour limitation"

Hour Limitation 1000–1100

https://www.evinrude.com/content/dam/ev ... s8_WEB.pdf
by sraab928
Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Evinrude E-TEC Fall 2017 Sales Event
Replies: 9
Views: 6240

Re: Evinrude E-TEC Fall 2017 Sales Event

I did not remember previous extended warrantiess having an hour limitation to them. Is that new? My 2016 E-TEC 90 has the 6-year warranty, and I was not advised of that--unless it's buried in fine print. In the current promotion Florida residents get a 6-year BRP limited warranty. The rest of the co...
by sraab928
Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1983 Montauk 17: Bow Rail Source in Arizona
Replies: 4
Views: 3732

Re: I'm in search of bow rails for my 1983 montauk 17

Gkuyper wrote:Flagstaff az 86004


Yeah bit far from Florida -
by sraab928
Sun Aug 13, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1983 Montauk 17: Bow Rail Source in Arizona
Replies: 4
Views: 3732

Re: I'm in search of bow rails for my 1983 montauk 17

Where are you located?
by sraab928
Mon Mar 27, 2017 2:02 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: Price help 1987 Montauk 17
Replies: 4
Views: 3975

Re: Price help 1987 Montauk 17

Good deals go very fast - You gotta jump on em.
by sraab928
Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:22 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: Price help 1987 Montauk 17
Replies: 4
Views: 3975

Re: Price help 1987 Montauk 17

If its the one listed in North Miami its a good price for what I see - trailer needs to be replaced immediately though.
by sraab928
Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:16 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Upgrading to OUTRAGE 21 from MONTAUK 17
Replies: 16
Views: 10998

Re: Upgrading to a 21' Ribside

Another point to consider between a Ribside and Smoothside 21 - The ribside uses above deck tanks (like your Montauk) - They can be saddle tanks under the gunwales, a tank under the RPS (like the Montauk) or located under the rear storage area (I have even seen one with a tank in front of the consol...
by sraab928
Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:55 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Upgrading to OUTRAGE 21 from MONTAUK 17
Replies: 16
Views: 10998

Re: Upgrading to a 21' Ribside

Here are some threads that contain info on a Ribside Outrage running a 90hp E-Tec - Says 34mph top end - These boats can run on a single 65 hp outboard (minimum hp requirement). It really depends on what your expectations for speed and performance are. http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/01973...
by sraab928
Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: New Guy, in Florida...
Replies: 3
Views: 3415

Re: New Guy, in Florida...

Welcome aboard and greetings from Merritt Island!
by sraab928
Mon Oct 10, 2016 7:22 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: User: jamesmylesmcp
Replies: 3
Views: 3680

Re: User: jamesmylesmcp

He is on the facebook group Everything Boston Whaler.
by sraab928
Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 1970 Boston Whaler Menemsha - For SALE !!
Replies: 2
Views: 4387

Re: 1970 Boston Whaler Menemsha - For SALE !!

f8f1 wrote:Everything in the ad but the price. How much are you asking for your Menemsha?


Its an ebay auction - there is a link at the top of his ad - current bid is at $5k - although it does say for sale locally so maybe there is a buy it now price.
by sraab928
Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:00 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OUTRAGE 18 v. GTX 18
Replies: 7
Views: 6937

Re: 1985 18 BW

GTX was available as Sterndrive and Outboard. The difference between the Outrage and the GTX is primarily the interior. The GTX is a bow-rider style pleasure boat with two consoles and the Outrage is a center console. The Outrage will have a higher market value than the GTX.
by sraab928
Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:12 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: E-TEC 150-HP: G1 v. G2
Replies: 9
Views: 11033

Re: E-TEC 150-HP: G1 v. G2

Suzuki DF140 weights - 20" - 396 pounds - 25" - 407 pounds
by sraab928
Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:52 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Battery Box Strap
Replies: 36
Views: 37047

Re: Battery Box Strap

Thanks for the update!