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by ratherwhalering
Sun Sep 13, 2026 11:46 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Barn Find: 1976 NEWPORT 16
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

Re: Barn Find: 1976 NEWPORT 16

I believe the 17-Newport console originally had two small dash panels. Here's a question. Is it a Newport 16 or a 17-Newport? (Smirked hull)
by ratherwhalering
Sat Sep 12, 2026 9:19 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Barn Find: 1976 NEWPORT 16
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

Re: Barn Find: 1976 NEWPORT 16

newport.jpg
Fig. 2. Extremely small photo of the barn find.
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by ratherwhalering
Sat Sep 12, 2026 9:05 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Barn Find: 1976 NEWPORT 16
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

Barn Find: 1976 NEWPORT 16

My friend's 22-year-old son found and bought a 1976 NEWPORT 16 in a barn for $2,000. The 1976 Johnson 70-HP engine has 135-PSI psi on all three cylinders. I just did the once-over and everything is exceptional. FIG-1.jpg Before I got in his ear, he replaced the panels with a single panel. He has the...
by ratherwhalering
Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Seasonal Comments
Replies: 3
Views: 3568

Seasonal Comments

I just got another hour to look at the sunset. Happy whalering my friends.
by ratherwhalering
Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:06 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Sump Pump Drains Battery
Replies: 4
Views: 5123

Re: Sump Pump Drains Battery

If you have 120-VAC power in your marina, wire both pumps to one battery, and connect a 2-Ampere, waterproof, trickle-charger to the battery.
by ratherwhalering
Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Boat Cover Cleaning
Replies: 6
Views: 7519

Re: Boat Cover Cleaning

I have found WET AND FORGET mixed 5:1 with water removes all mold and mildew over the period of about 3 weeks. I have a friend who is a professional boat maintenance worker and he has used this product for years without and noticeable detriment to Sunbrella fabric or stitching. I used a garden spray...
by ratherwhalering
Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1989 Montauk 17: Water In Hull
Replies: 5
Views: 9805

Re: 1989 Montauk 17: Water In Hull

It doesn't look like the hull has any bottom paint, so it has likely not spend any significant time in the water. Q1: Are the [brass] thru-hulls corroded? Look at the rubber O-rings in particular. This is one of the the most common sources of water intrusion. Q2: Are there any breaches in the hull b...