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My newest boat has a Garmin 7408 electronic device. I don't know what to even call it; it does so much. I have had only basic depth finders on my other boats; this is a game changer. I have been reading about this NMEA network and I am not sure I know what it does. I believe my Suzuki engine support...

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It's awl gripped and and professional job at that. The seats look great and I can use them as a leaning post too. I was hesitant until I saw it in person. It really passes the eye test.

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As a Nantucket owner for 48 hours now I can tell you that is a good deal. Used boats are not perfect. As long as it is solid it should be fine. Is that the one in Panama City, Fl?

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Outstanding! Good for you!

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That is a great honor sir but I defer to you. We have been looking for another boat to keep down at Dauphin Island and we are restricted to a 19 foot maximum length due to towing vehicle and yard space. Checking what's out there is kind of a hobby of mine and I came across this one. It was in St. Ma...

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Thanks! It was quite an adventure finding and eventually buying this boat I'll have to share it with all.

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Hope y'all can see these.

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Thanks to all. I paid no Florida tax and the admirable seller broke down the bill of sale (boat,electronics,trailer,t top,etc) so the actual 'boat' value is lessened when I pay Alabama tax.

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If somebody from out of state goes to Florida to buy a boat then take it out of Florida, does that person have to pay Florida sales tax?

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Exciting news!
Always fun to speculate.

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Season 1, episode 4 of this show has an 180 Dauntless as one of the options and they do a test run. Available on demand.

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Clay - Rumors from who? A dealer? Guys at the dock? Masbama- Source you heard about the 60th anniversary editon? 60th? Really? Without a real source to cite or an article with a published link, this is a stupid thread with no value whatsoever and should be deleted. I heard it from two people. One w...

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What does a throw bag do?

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Seems a bit high for that year with that engine.

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Local availability is a big factor. There is only one Evinrude dealer in Mobile County and it is not his focus brand (that would be Yamaha). I buy my oil there and all showroom boats have a Yamaha on the back.

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I recently spent 5 days down on Dauphin Island, Al. I always like to observe the types of boats and outboard motors while down there. I made a non scientific survey of outboard motors. I would say that 90% of the boats had Yamaha outboards. Mercury came in second at about 4% and another 3% was divid...

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I have been caught in a pop up storm that produced 3-4 foot white cap chop. We made it back to the dock. I never felt un-safe. The secret is keeping the bow down and speed appropriate. The boat handled like a champ.

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I have a 1999 Dauntless 18. I have no problem going in reverse in chop. Any water coming in is soon dispersed through the splashwell drains.

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[John Greviskis] kinda slammed Evinrude on his latest show when he re-powered his aluminum boat with a Yamaha, replacing an Evinrude E-TEC. He said the Evinrude would not run. This from a guy who once touted the Evinrude engines: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-CTJ2Eq7NlE I believe he even re-powered...

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Great stuff!
Thanks again!

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Well, that is quite a bit of useful info. Thanks!

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I am unfamiliar with Mercury engines. I am interested in a boat with [a 2007 Mercury VERADO 135 FOURSTROKE] engine. Are [2007 Mercury VERADO 135 FOURSTROKE] engines reliable? Is this a good year for this model? Any input would be appreciated.

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With that Dauntless price you could sell the 135 Merc and put a new 150 Merc 4S and have a sweet boat.

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Same here. Just got my 1998 Evinrude serviced; so I'm good to go for another year. (Hopefully)

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Remember that 190 Montauk article that was in the Whaler magazine?. The owner was local. Well,last year it showed up at Bluewater in Mobile. Guy traded it in for a big Regulator.

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More room than a 23' Outrage? The 190 Outrage has much less room than a 190 Montauk. Compare side by side as I did.

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Still have not re powered. Glad you are happy with the Suzuki. Will be interesting to see where BRP goes with the G2. Would assume that the G1 150 hp will be phased out.

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I think it is more of an NFL commercial. He doesn't want to miss the Dolphins playing so he sets the boat adrift so he can watch his precious Dolphins instead of boating with the in laws. I think.

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It was 86 degrees here today. Still waiting for fall. Fishing has turned in though. Will be going tomorrow and Sunday.

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Back in the seventies it was a sleepy beach town. Ole River was known as the 'not desirable' side of Ono. My friends parents had one of the first homes on Ono. It was like the wild west back then.

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White pelicans are some of my favorite water birds. They have an incredible wingspan and don't dive for fish like the brown pelicans but instead 'round them up' while swimming; pushing the fish to the shallows. They usually leave in May but some have been seen year round in south Mobile County. As f...

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There is no 19 Dauntless. There is a Dauntless 18.

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Went from 1977 Montauk to a Dauntless 18. All the room you need and handles chop great except for following seas.

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Wow! $250 for that offense. The Coasties would simply have informed you of the problem. I was under the impression the law applied to jet skis, which it surely must, but was unaware that it included other craft. What is the maximum size for the requirement? 24 feet I believe. It was kind of a set u...

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The kill switch clip is a requirement in Alabama for certain size boats. Got a ticket for not having one clipped on. $250.00 fine back then. Thank goodness the judge was a friend of mine.

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Noticed this online.It's a great boat. I would buy it back if it could fit my needs. I did the console work and the re power.

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/bod/5710921972.html

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My 1999 Dauntless 18 has a 65-gallon fuel tank--more than enough.

Also interesting, the 2013 brochure shows the 190 Montauk as having a 55-gallon fuel tank.

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I really enjoyed watching that video, but it got me to thinking: does my local old school Evinrude dealer has the capability to work on these new, high tech engines?

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I heard that it will come out as a 60th anniversary model. I also heard that it will have an internal gas tank. We will see.

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I would suggest getting a 170 Montauk without the live well. That way you could obtain a 130 quart (or bigger) lightweight cooler and use it for dry storage. Keeping it in the stern. That'd what we did when we had our Montauk. You could always buy a portable live well for bait. Easier to use and mov...

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The 190 Montauk seems to be a close to perfect boat for the Alabama coast. I guess the guy who touted it in Volume 6.7 of 'Whaler' magazine didn't think so. He traded it in at a local dealership in the spring.

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I can't tell you how many times I've taken a rare day off to go fishing and the marine police stop by to do a check. Usually me and one other anchored and fishing. They go about their way then I see a scene like the one mentioned above.

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Thanks Butch for the glowing review. I have always been curious as to how a 190 Montauk would compare to my Dauntless 18 in the bay. You answered my question perfectly. I am always going back and forth on whether to keep my boat, get something smaller or get a 190 Montauk or 190 Nantucket. With the ...

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A new Mercury 115 FOURSTROKE.

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Just measured my 1999 Dauntless18. It measured 78" at the highest point. It sits on a custom made trailer. The hull rests between the fender wells.

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If it runs well when testing it should be ok. Any 12-year-old engine is a bit of a risk.

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Cool. It was quite enjoyable to watch.

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My 1999 Dauntless 18 has its quirks but the layout is perfect for our family of four. I sometimes think about going to a 190 Montauk or Nantucket but I'm gonna stick with this boat unless a real deal comes along.

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Was out cruising the bay yesterday and ran into a sailboat regatta. There had to be twenty or more Whalers on the water. Mostly 70'to 90's models, all re-powered.

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