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by RLSmith
Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury 40-HP: Remedy for very stiff steering
Replies: 10
Views: 3177

Re: Mercury 40-HP: Remedy for very stiff steering

Intriguing approach. I assume the "pivot tube" is the swivel bracket aka steering bracket. My outboard would benefit from this procedure. Questions: 1. How did you know what depth to drill the hole for the new grease fitting without unintentionally drilling into the contained shaft? 2. Wha...
by RLSmith
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE
Replies: 20
Views: 5459

Re: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE

Thanks for posting that interesting announcement. If I were an engineer who contributed to the design, I would be disappointed that press release does not even show the product. The Manitou web site has a few interesting pictures and text blurbs about this "outboard." https://www.manitoupo...
by RLSmith
Fri Jul 08, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Need Very Specific Picture of DAUNTLESS 16
Replies: 4
Views: 1564

Re: Need Very Specific Picture of DAUNTLESS 16

Todd: Thanks for the quick response. The pictures and dimensions were exactly what I was looking for.
by RLSmith
Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:01 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Need Very Specific Picture of DAUNTLESS 16
Replies: 4
Views: 1564

Need Very Specific Picture of DAUNTLESS 16

I need a picture of a c.2000 DAUNTLESS 16 that shows the front of the console and exactly where the backrest cushion is located. BACKSTORY I have a 2000 16 DAUNTLESS with the Fishing Package option, which includes four rod holders mounted on the front of the console where there would normally be a c...
by RLSmith
Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Expected Cost for Steering Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 2111

Re: Expected Cost for Steering Repair

I can't help with a cost estimate, but I suggest some troubleshooting to narrow the problem. I have a 2000 16' DAUNTLESS with the standard Teleflex Tilt NFB steering system. When I experienced too much effort required for steering that increased the "dead" space when changing steering dire...
by RLSmith
Thu Oct 14, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1988 13-footer: Identify Component on Bow
Replies: 2
Views: 2055

Re: 1988 13-footer: Identify Component on Bow

My boat has the same pair of rubber disks fastened to the bow deck. Mine are black. They are quick release mounts for a trolling motor bow bracket. The prior owner used them with a MotorGuide Great White GWB 80V. I don't fish so removed the two extra heavy batteries and sold the trolling motor. I ha...
by RLSmith
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2001 Dauntless 16 v. 2000 Ventura 18
Replies: 3
Views: 5377

Re: 2001 Dauntless 16 versus 2000 Ventura 18

I have a 2000 DAUNTLESS 16 that I have enjoyed for 20 years. I have Bennett trim tabs on my DAUNTLESS 16. They improve the ride quite a bit in chop, rough water, and small swells. Trim tabs wouldn't help as much on a 16-foot boat in seas where the wave height is really two-foot or higher [as they he...