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Waze is a free app for road navigation that provides current speed. It may also work for determining boat speed.

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You can buy an OEM or aftermarket filter and install it.

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The drawn pulpit is about 17 x 30 x 1.5 inches. I assume it is a laminated piece as finding a solid piece of teak in that dimension would be difficult and expensive and generate a lot of waste.

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Q4: what are the make and model of the current trailer?

Q5: why does it need replacing rather than repairs?

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Bkelley wrote:Q1: in general will there be problems after buying a 1980 OUTRAGE [of unspecified length] that has been sitting unused on a trailer in a garage for ten years?

Not if it is a bunk type of trailer.

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Perhaps you should consider a pontoon boat and limit any boating times to fair weather.

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Your Verado is supercharged. The supercharger forces air into the cylinders at higher than atmospheric pressure. The noise you hear COULD be from supercharged air leaking to the atmosphere. Run the engine with the cowling removed to see if an air leak can be easily detected. If a leak is detected se...

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I would check to see if your boat is exempt from the new to you EU requirement under a "grandfather provision" since it was imported thirteen years ago. If there is no grandfather provision in the EU regulation I would check with a Boston Whaler dealer in the EU to determine if any special...

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A very common problem with that steering system is overheating. Several users have been able to eliminate the problem by increasing the length of the fluid return hose. If lengthening the hose is of any interest a search of YouTube videos may be useful.

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When fully retracted trim tabs should be as close as even with the hull bottom as practicable. They should not interfere with the trailer bunks if properly mounted anywhere on the transom. Do your electric trim tabs retract when the ignition is turned off? Repositioning the trim tabs to a more outbo...

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I would suspect an electrical problem was/is causing the fresh water pump to run constantly. If your boat is operated in waters with a lot of marine growth some may have been sucked into the pumps causing early failure.

Q1: are your pump intakes protected by a a strainer?

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Will an outboard motor be used to propel the boat?

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Thank you for the kind replies.

Jim, you're certainly entitled to retire from boating when the time comes, but retiring from CW is another thing. Although we are now boatless I'll continue to follow the site until I can't.

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After 45 years we are now boatless. Four years ago, at age 80, it was becoming more apparent that using our boats and maintaining them was becoming a chore. A femur fracture last year was the the final nail. I miss having a boat but looking back we had a ton of good times with our three Boston Whale...

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The boat sold yesterday to a very nice young man for $6,000 cash. I've never before held 60 $100 dollar bills in my hand. I enjoyed it. Now to sell the Parkit trailer dolly.

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There may be a couple of alternatives for getting your 190 under the garage door. I believe the best may be to obtain wheel dollies for each axle. Remove the trailer wheels and lower the jack until the weight is supported on the dollies. Roll the boat and trailer into the garage. Before attempting t...

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Consider using a brass drift pin to drive out the tilt tube pin. It transmits force very well without damaging any harder metal parts it may come into contact with.

As fno wrote, a hydraulic press is a marvelous device when properly used.

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Twenty years ago the recommended Boston Whaler remedy to the problem was to install a separate fuel tank vent line running from the fuel tank to the hull port side and installation of a vent through hull fitting higher than the the top of the fuel tank. If you choose to do this remember to add a loo...

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To restore used boats for resale at a profit, a ready supply of used boats would be needed. A sheltered work place suitable for year round use would be helpful. Q1: do you or your son have the tools and skills to perform any needed repairs to old two-stroke-power-cycle outboard engines, and do you h...

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It's hard to believe the hull is irreparable. Someone who does not understand the value of a used Boston Whaler may believe the hull is uneconomically repairable. As JimH said, a photo would help us understand that conclusion.

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Our 1981 Sport 13 is powered by a 30 HP EFI Mercury with Tilt & Trim. At WOT, correctly trimmed for maximum speed it is a little scary. We are a boating couple so with three or more aboard it may be slightly slower.

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The newly released Tesla 3 Long Range qualifies for the full $7500 Federal Rebate. With minimal options it's cost is about $38,000.

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File this under the possibly useful category. Our previously owned 1999 Dauntless 16 was rated for a maximum 115 HP engine. That boat was heavy for a 16 footer.

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Added three photographs to initial post.

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I've kept our boats on trailers, in wet slips and in dry slips. Of the three, in order of most to least problematic are wet slipped, trailered or dry slipped. Keeping a boat in the water for extended times requires anti fouling paint and frequent inspection of through hull fittings, sacrificial anod...

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Still available.

[Request for advice to improve the speed at which the boat will be sold has been moved to THE GAM.]

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I'm seeking advice on selling my 1982 SPORT 13 with Mercury 30-HP on a nice trailer; I recently lowered the asking price to $6,500. I've heard a fair price will do the job, but I have had virtually no interest even after lowering the asking price. I'm considering posting on Craigslist--but one can g...

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As a former 190 MONTAUK owner I recommend [the 190 MONTAUK]. My 190 MONTAUK had a VERADO 135-HP engine, which at the time was the maximum rated power permitted. The VERADO 135-HP engine was enough power, but with your load more power would be better. The 190 MONTAUK with a 115-HP engine would be a t...

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Perhaps they should refocus on the repower market. From our window it appears Suzuki is often the repower choice due to pricing first but availability is an additional incentive.

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Sunbrella wrap around covers with heavy duty Velcro straps would be easy to install/remove. A storage bag for the covers could be taken along or, if you have a dock box at your slip, stored there. Assuming yours is a Sport model the forward thwart-console cover would be slightly more complex.

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Price reduced to $6,500.

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In general four strokes are far more reliable than are two strokes and more fuel efficient while emitting fewer harmful emissions. The downside is that they are heavier. For the most part, they require annual maintenance and it may require a dealer depending on the owners DIY qualifications. If your...

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moetzmoet wrote:Q1: between a 235 CONQUEST and a 255 CONQUEST, what amount of improvement of the ride occurs in the larger boat?

Virtually none assuming a similar hull design.

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I'm often disgusted by the press, particularly the television press. It seems their goal is not so much to inform as to incite in order to increase viewership. The Boston Whaler owner at the center of this accident is being pilloried because he is wealthy and elderly.

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Given the robust hull construction of the Outrage and the foam core it is entirely possible the operator would not notice a strike to a small human head. Assuming the boat was on plane the ambient noise level would have masked any noise made from the strike. I seriously doubt the operator was aware ...

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Consider using a fitted and vented cover. It will provide UV protection and help to keep unwanted critters from nesting in your boat and feasting on upholstery, wiring and rubber tubing. I recommend a cover made of Sunbrella. A good source of a cover is

https://www.carvercovers.com/

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For-sale a 1982 SPORT 13 with 2008 Mercury 30-HP engine on custom-fitted SPORT-TRAIL trailer for $6,500 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. CONTACT: butch6494@gmail.com jefecinco13.jpg transom13.jpg helm13.jpg Age and recent injury forces the sale of this very nice 1982 Sport 13. The boat's bottom is painted w...

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I just saw an article on this subject @ Panbo.com. This company sells used marine electronics. I believe the article is worth a read for the community.

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Contact SONAR transducer makers. There are SONAR transducers available for different dead rise hulls and different depth sounder makers. Be prepared to provide that information. The maker of your sounder may be a good starting point. A telephone call is often more effective than email.

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As the nation's population grows older and expected lifespans increase lawn services will increase also. You and especially me are pretty good examples.

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To find a source for a trailer it's useful to include your location. Aluminum trailers are probably the best selection to minimize corrosion but it's important to ensure the trailer uses high quality stainless steel hardware throughout. A galvanized steel trailer is often selected for it's lower cos...

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You may find a site search useful. I have seen a keel guard used on a small Boston Whaler but don't know what year or model it was.

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That looks like a well thought out conversion to accommodate two anglers.

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Because the engine was automotive I asked if the pump was engine or gear case mounted. To learn the Bearcat had two pumps much like a typical sterndrive cooling system would not surprise me. We had a 260 Mercruiser sterndrive with closed cooling which had three water pumps. One was located in the dr...

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If you have exhausted the usual sources ebay may be worth a look.

Q2: Is the water pump engine-mounted or in the lower unit?

If you need an impeller or seal McMaster Carr is worth a look.

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More towing capacity is not necessarily better. More capacity often requires a more heavy-duty tow vehicle which possibly will require more fuel to operate. It may also require a heaver-duty suspension resulting in a rougher ride for the trailer and cargo. When we purchased our 190 Montauk we travel...

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Q3: do you not trust your vehicle manufacturer's tow rating?

If the vehicle is in good condition use it to tow your Montauk home. Before towing ensure the tires are fully inflated on both your vehicle and the boat trailer.

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What is too much power? There are thousands of boats successfully operating with more power than the boat is rated for. I believe he weight of the engines is a more critical factor than the horsepower. Horsepower is easily controlled by throttle position.

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A change in engine trim can have a significant effect on boat speed as can any change in engine mounting.

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There is virtually no such thing as too much horsepower. There is a problem with an under powered boat. There are things an under powered boat can not do which a boat with enough power can do. An under powered boat is difficult to sell and the selling price would be much lower than expected.

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