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by JPTL
Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Smartcraft Gauge Faults
Replies: 5
Views: 3526

Re: Smartcraft Gauge Faults

Phil--that was my last resort. Fortunately there's a capable Mercury mechanic in Waldoboro (and you probably know them). Jim, thanks for the detailed assessment and suggestions. I had initially pulled the boot connectors to the sensor and shot some contact cleaner on the threaded post, and the femal...
by JPTL
Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2000 Conquest 23 Paint Match for Door Frame
Replies: 1
Views: 1383

2000 Conquest 23 Paint Match for Door Frame

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Gloss Canvas White Spray Paint 12 oz Item #1205426| Mfr #7789-830 is a perfect color match for the aluminum door frame on a 2000 23 CONQUEST. BACKSTORY The paint on the aluminum cuddy cabin door frame [pm a 2000 CONWUEST 23] was flaking off as a result of aluminum corrosion und...
by JPTL
Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Smartcraft Gauge Faults
Replies: 5
Views: 3526

Smartcraft Gauge Faults

On twin Optimax 150-HP engines the Smartcraft tachometer gauge for the Port engine seems to be working well with no faults, however for the last year,the Smartcraft tachometer gauge for the Starboard engine has had miscellaneous faults: trim⋅ water temperature ⋅ oil level . The o...
by JPTL
Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2000 23 Conquest Purchase
Replies: 7
Views: 5485

Purchased 2000 23 Conquest

UPDATE: I bought the 2000 CONQUEST 23 boat. I have been familiarizing myself the boat, but guesswork is involved. I cannot find an owner's manual. Boston Whaler confirms the manual is no longer available. If there are any 23 Conquest owners, I have several questions for them. Anecdote: A few days ag...
by JPTL
Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 4557

Re: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual

I reached out to Boston Whaler USA and although they tried to help, the owner's manual for this model is [acronym interpreted as "no longer available]. I have many questions regarding the various switches, gauges, operation, drainage, drain plugs, washdown, etc. Given that the owner's manual is...
by JPTL
Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:03 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 4557

Re: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual

My mistake. [The actual owner’s manual on-line source being sought is for a] 2000 Conquest 23.
by JPTL
Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:35 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Finding Location for Canvas Snaps on Helm
Replies: 1
Views: 2796

Finding Location for Canvas Snaps on Helm

Where do the snaps on a helm cover for a 2000 Conquest 23 attach?

BACKSTORY: the 2000 CONQUEST 23 I just bought It came a (what I think is) helm cover that looks like it was an OEM accessory. The cover has an eyelet in the middle for (what I assume is for) a support pole.
by JPTL
Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 4557

Re: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual

That was my first stop. No luck there.
by JPTL
Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:04 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 4557

23 CONQUEST: On-line Source for Owner's Manual

Where is an owner's manual for a 2020 Conquest 23 available on-line?
by JPTL
Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2000 23 Conquest Purchase
Replies: 7
Views: 5485

Re: Pre purchase 2000 23 Conquest Inspection

Wow. Ask a newbie question, get spot-on, and incredibly informative answers. I guess that continuousWave will be my go-to forum for Whaler-related questions. Thank you jimh spending the time to provide me with a concise and invaluable synopsis of one of the most important aspects of any boat - its p...
by JPTL
Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2000 23 Conquest Purchase
Replies: 7
Views: 5485

2000 23 Conquest Purchase

I may purchase a [2000--ALWAYS USE FOUR DIGITS FOR YEARS] 23 Conquest with twin Mercury OptiMax 150-HP engines, which are likely also c.2000 engines. Tell me what problems areas I should look for in a c.2000 23 CONQUEST and its engines. BACKSTORY: I have owned several boats in my lifetime, but I hav...