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by ChrisL
Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 220 Dauntless: Water in Sump
Replies: 9
Views: 2306

Re: 220 Dauntless: Water in Sump

Given the design of all Boston Whalers, water being present in the splashwell, sump, lockers, or on deck in small amounts is not a concern as the boat cannot sink. I am not worried about sinking, I just dislike having seawater in the [the engine splash well, the sump, the lockers or on the deck in ...
by ChrisL
Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions
Replies: 10
Views: 2616

Re: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions

It is an Atlantic Super Radius T-Top. https://www.atlantictowers.com/products_super_radius_t_top.php I picked this one since it is only 3 pieces and getting it delivered via truck to Massachusetts was reasonable. The legs accommodate different widths and I placed them as close as possible, but not b...
by ChrisL
Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:53 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 220 Dauntless: Water in Sump
Replies: 9
Views: 2306

Re: 220 Dauntless: Water in Sump

I had a bit of trouble understanding your description. If you are asking about drains in the engine splash well, then normally those drains are always kept open to the sea. If you are asking about other drains perhaps located below deck in some other compartment like a live well, please give a clea...
by ChrisL
Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 220 Dauntless: Water in Sump
Replies: 9
Views: 2306

220 Dauntless: Water in Sump

Q1: should the drains in a rectangular sump just forward of the engine [on a c.2006 220 DAUNTLESS] be plugged while underway? Q2: who was the OEM of the deck access ports in 2006? The size of these access ports is about 10.75-inches by 14-inches; the port has two latches; there is no hinge. The gask...
by ChrisL
Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions
Replies: 10
Views: 2616

Re: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions

Thanks, Padrefigure, I was able to locate and tap those areas even though my t-top mounting legs were a little closer together.

I am really pleased with this top and I am going to remove the stock stainless steel hoop around the windshield for better visability.
by ChrisL
Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions
Replies: 10
Views: 2616

Re: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions

I am going through the same process as you (albeit very slowly)--updating a 220 Dauntless. I emailed Whaler and they sent me the drawings and owner's manual. Turnaround time was less than a day in both cases. Cool, I will post some photos here as the t top arrives tomorrow. Just to confirm, is that...
by ChrisL
Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions
Replies: 10
Views: 2616

Re: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions

That is fantastic, how did you find the t top dimensions? I could not find it in the document library.

The legs on the Atlantic top are 33" on center, so maybe with careful placement, I can grab both mounting plates.
by ChrisL
Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions
Replies: 10
Views: 2616

220 Dauntless Factory T Top dimensions

I am installing an Atlantic T-Top on my 2006 Dauntless 220 this week. I know the boat has phenolic plates to mount the factory hard top, but BW can't help me locate these plates. From the online documentation, the rear leg should be 59.5" from the aft edge of the front compartment. What I canno...
by ChrisL
Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: FS: 220 Dauntless Bimini Top $450 in Massachusets
Replies: 1
Views: 3896

FS: 220 Dauntless Bimini Top $450 in Massachusets

For-sale: a used Bimini top that fits a 2000 to 2006 220 DAUNTLESS for $450 in Lowell, Massachusetts, CONTACT: Please email cml75@gtoutlook.com top1.jpg top2.jpg top3.jpg The frame is in excellent shape. The fabric is in fair shape with no sun fading, but it has some holes rubbed through. The holes ...
by ChrisL
Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2006 Dauntless 220 Forward Hatch Gas Supports
Replies: 2
Views: 2174

2006 Dauntless 220 Forward Hatch Gas Supports

On a 2006 220 DAUNTLESS the forward hatch gas support struts are 10 to 20-inch lift with 30-lbs force. The hatch does not have anything to keep it locked closed. These 30-lbs-force supports are back-ordered for eight weeks. Will a 40-lbs-force support gas support strut as a replacement cause a probl...
by ChrisL
Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Removing Bottom Paint
Replies: 9
Views: 4777

Re: Removing Bottom Paint

After receiving a quote of $1,700 for soda blasting, I decided to buy a tub of Peel Away.

Peel Away worked amazingly well. A quick buff with a 3M cleaner wax was all that was needed to restore the factory shine.

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Fig. 1. an area of bottom paint removed using Peel Away.
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by ChrisL
Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Removing Bottom Paint
Replies: 9
Views: 4777

Re: Removing Bottom Paint

bottomPaint1.jpg A method using air-blasting with mild abrasive powder, often called "soda-blasting", can remove bottom paint from a hull without [img]causing harm to the gel coat. The gel coat layer will be abraded somewhat by the soda blasting and will no longer have a gloss finish, but...
by ChrisL
Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Removing Bottom Paint
Replies: 9
Views: 4777

Removing Bottom Paint

I have a c.2006 DAUNTLESS [of unspecified length] that has one coat of bottom paint. Bottom paint was applied in 2020 over shiny gel coat. Now the bottom paint is flaking off in spots. [The flaking-off of bottom paint] is great because this DAUNTLESS is a trailered boat. I am not sure what solvents ...
by ChrisL
Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2006 Dauntless 220 Trailer Bunk Spacing
Replies: 5
Views: 3306

Re: 2006 Dauntless 220 Trailer Bunk Spacing

The boat fit the trailer perfectly. I just had to slide the winch forward since the DAUNTLESS is transom-heavy. I guess that is expected with a center console.

Chris
by ChrisL
Thu Sep 09, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2006 Dauntless 220 Trailer Bunk Spacing
Replies: 5
Views: 3306

Re: 2006 Dauntless 220 Trailer Bunk Spacing

Good advice, that is my plan. I was hoping to tweak as much as possible before showing up.

Chris
by ChrisL
Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2006 Dauntless 220 Trailer Bunk Spacing
Replies: 5
Views: 3306

2006 Dauntless 220 Trailer Bunk Spacing

I am buying a 2006 Dauntless 220 this Sunday but bringing my own trailer. I bought a used EZ Loader bunk trailer made for 21-25 foot boats. I called Boston Whaler and they sent me a few drawings, but nothing that specifies how far apart the bunks should be. The bow eye to transom measurement is 19-f...