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Is there a hotel/motel on the water with slips available and perhaps a bar (or nearby bar)? Just asking because I am not an RV guy and would like to have the boat nearby for instant use. It is a Whaler weekend after all.

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BTW, I agree with all of what JimH suggests and just wanted to add my two cents to the conversation.

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I have plenty of experience with this type of hub and spindle arrangement. Not just on my boat trailer but two other cargo trailers and a smoker on a trailer. There is nothing inherently a poor design as long as the inner seal is doing its job. All of the grease will come out from the cup side if th...

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Just saying, did anyone look at the hull reinforcement diagram? Maybe there is the same phenolic on the starboard side.

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OK, I read the back story. You seem to be inclined to purchase any type or brand of boat that suits your needs. On the other hand you want your kids to have the safest boat possible. That usually means a Boston Whaler that is essentially unsinkable. Get a Montauk or other version of the same hull an...

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I agree with ConB find some friends, pull the boat off the trailer (no motor attached) and roll it over in the grass. Then pick it up with 4 guys and put it on a good set of horses. And buy some good beer>>.

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The freshwater pump is most likely activated by a switch on the dashboard and then a pressure switch in the pump. Both need to be "ON" for the pump to run. If you find the circuit breakers you can most likely find the source of the noise by turning one breaker off at a time. By the way, I ...

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Good advice, JimH. I recently purchased a Standard Horizon handheld on a whim and every time I power it up it asks me for a MMSI. I bypass it. I have one for the fixed base radio on the boat but it is going to be replaced soon with an AIS capable radio. It will also require an MMSI. I guess my quest...

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Looks like you need to talk to Yeti, not us, not Boston Whaler. Just sayin, so send those pics to them. They are a good bunch of people.

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Ace and Joy always brought fun and laughter to all of the rendezvous that Nick(Toshgib) and I set up. He was a fixture in Florida whether it was a Boston Whaler sponsored event or one of our raucus get togethers in Homosassa. He will be missed by all of us in the GCBWOA.

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Get the 210 Outrage. Bulletproof and takes on more than you can.

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You can always pull the snaps, put some silicon sealant or 3M4200 Adhesive on the screw portion and reinstall the snap fasteners.

If the finish of the snaps is compromised by corrosion, replace them with new. Old crusty snaps just aren't worth the aggravation.

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Can anyone who has a SPORT 11 share some info on the side rails that are made of wood? I would like some sketches of the side rails with some dimensions to fabricate a set for my grandson's boat. If you have access and can take the time I would appreciate the information. Even a roughly drawn sketch...

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[Replacement rub rail components] are available, and they are expensive but worth the money: BARBOUR PLASTICS, INC 1001 N. Montello Street, PO Box 2158 Brockton MA 02405 Telephone:508-583-8200 Fax: 508-583-4113 Website: http://barbourplastics.com/ Re-directs to https://www.integritymarinecorp.com/ri...

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I tend to agree with JimH on this subject. I suspect your vented gas cap only vents into the tank (and not out) as prescribed by the various and numerous idiots in Washington DC. The gas cap came from a vendor and that vendor has the specs. There you will most likely find that the vent is a one way....

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I would not be surprised to see the MIRAGEplus give you the best overall performance. The REVOLUTION4 will be a step down if speed is your need.

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The rubber (plastic cords) you describe are hard to find. I replace mine with standard bungee material at most of the better boating stores. The old plastic fittings if not weather worn will work with this material also. If not buy some hog rings and pliers to fashion ends and loops. Hooks are also ...

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My guess is that the pump in question can either be raw water or fresh and has a pressure activated cut off in the pump. A sprayer nozzle or faucet is usually what stops the water flow and creates pressure. Since there is no water, there is no pressure to stop the pump. My raw water washdown pump op...

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He could also consider a 210 Outrage if his offshore trip is 70 miles total. 70 out then 70 back is pushing it. And that is in consideration of having a relatively new four stroke engine on the transom.

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Sam--now that many readers have given some sage advice and or pee'd in your cornflakes on the subject of a 210 Outrage, feel free to contact me via private message with regards to actual ownership experience of a 2015 210 Outrage. The short answers are: ⋅ a 210 OUTRAGE boat is suitable for...

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Not sure why you think your boat should have come with a filter/separator. Mine didn't in 2005. I installed my own Racor filter. If you think the dealer stiffed you, go back to them and ask for the correct filter. (Or they will tell you to pound sand and pay for a filter). Note that this website is ...

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I agree with JimH, where have they gone? I used to organize the annual Homosassa rendezvous with Nick Manukas (Toshgib, BiggieFL) for many years until it became too large and too hard to manage. He (we) lost interest also because we had numerous complaints from mostly hangers on that we were trying ...

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I looked at the Seaworthy scupper and it looks to be a superior product compared the OEM plastic scupper from Boston Whaler. It has 316 stainless steel and proper rubber flapper. One small concern: it appears that my 2005 210 Outrage which is more or less the same hull as a 2006 Ventura has 2-inch-d...

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Lucky for you the internal part of the scupper is still there in the hull. I would only be worried about where the fitting goes thru the hull for any water intrusion. Maybe put some silicone seal around the joint for a temprorary repair (good sealant, easy to remove later).

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I completed the last of the Kevlok battery strap assemblies this weekend. I have 13 straps made up and wanted to let everyone know before they go on Ebay next week. I will maintain the original pricing ($35.00 ea.) for members of CW but they will be more on Ebay because of the fees, and other hassles.

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I had oars for our 11' tender cuz it was for floods around the house and the engine was too deep for the water. Had to row 150' and it sucked. When the oars rotted out they went into the burn pile. Rowing an 11' Whaler is a pain in the ass.

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So I've been using cable ties and bases for more than 40 years. Two important things to note. Cable ties are only as good as the head that it comes with. Most cheap ones use the molded plastic catch to secure the cable tie. Better ones (Thomas & Betts, Panduit) use a stainless steel catch that a...

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My bit of advice is to hold off on the destructive methods you suggested and to obtain and apply liberal amounts of a product called Kroil. It was developed for aircraft repair originally but has been adopted by many other applications. PB Blaster has itss merits for many things but Kroil is the rea...

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An Outrage 22 is currently listed for sale for $23,000 in MARKETPLACE and probably meets some of your specifications.

ASIDE: finding a 30-year-old turn-key Boston Whaler that needs no work seems like hunting for a pink unicorn.

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You probably want to start with a million dollars of working capital before you get started. That way in several years you might still have $500,000 for the kids education.

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Anything is possible. The only challenges will be time and money. I would suggest vacuum bagging the epoxy/glass process at first as it will give you the best bond to the foam. I would also suggest some short holes in the foam for epoxy to be pulled into and form a better connection. That is if you ...

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Erwin--your request is kind of broad and unanswerable without some photos or a much better description of the boat in question. Since you are new here and to Boston Whaler boats, I suggest that you go to the home page of this very site and find the "Reference Section" of the website. There...

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Thanks, Dave. Glad you like the straps. I thought it would be an easy task to sew webbing. I was able to sew marine vinyl all day long with good stitches but when I tried the webbing, I could not get the lower and upper tensions correct for the two layers of webbing. Practice, adjust, practice, adju...

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Thanks to Tom and Dave buying up a good share of my 99% original battery straps. I have 3 complete straps left from the original run of 15 and 10 more buckles, so I can supply 13 more if anyone is interested. If not, I'll try Ebay.

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I've successfully painted a boat with Rival which is the latest name for Imron two part epoxy type paint. Available at automotive paint supply houses. Upsides: it is extremely durable, rivals gelcoat for finish, does not need a lot of coats if prepared properly (primed and sanded) Downsides: very ex...

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FWIW, these previous posts of mine are just my opinion based upon my screwing things up the first time, not asking smarter people, and not looking for answers on this site for many years. Getting lucky once in a while has helped build my confidence over the last 30 years of boat ownership. I agree w...

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MisChief15, I understand your concern about drilling holes in a Boston Whaler. It is often a painful and long lasting trauma until after the first one. I had to have my good friend and longtime boater, mechanic drill the hole in my bottom for a transducer. He just smiled at me and started drilling w...

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OK, the straps are done and ready to go. This project turned out to have more challenges than I expected but it was fun to do and I hope that those in need can benefit from this effort. I have attached two photos. The first being the old strap from my boat (top one) and one of the new ones I have ma...

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I've been reluctant to comment as JimH is usually spot on with the rules and regulations and his vast knowledge of many things electrical. West Marine as far as I know is and has been selling LED bulbs that meet the requirements for use on an uninspected vessel. Are they Coast Guard approved? I thin...

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I have 15 battery straps 95% complete. I struggled with the buckle clip that is provided on the original to prevent accidental opening of the buckle. My first thought was to use a cotter pin but that ended up getting tossed. I found stainless cotter clips that I have to enlarge to fit over the buckl...

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Took a while but the buckles arrived and the battery straps are in the works as of this weekend. I am putting 15 together and 12 or 13 are spoken for.

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Buckles are on the way via UPS.

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I understand and am also living the dream of age and boat trailers. I long for the day that I can offload the boat into a slip somewhere so that my battle with the trailer goes so much easier. Trailers are indeed a pain in the butt to work on, especially with a boat sitting on them. Brakes are next ...

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I would like to think that 9-inch x 9-inch trim tabs would be and ideal size for [an OUTRAGE 17 II] boat. A trim tab of 9-inch x 12-inch will work. too, but [a 12-inch long trim tab might] stick out too far [from the transom]. Consider the effect the tab size has on the placement of the actuator or ...

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One other thing to consider is the ring terminal connections to the cable itself. These are usually crimped to the cable end with a compression type swaging tool or some kind of machine that replicates the tool. If the crimp on the ring terminal is not sufficiently tight a voltage drop will occur. I...

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Just a quick update on this project. Kevlok buckles are on order. Waiting for shipment from AGM.

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That picture of the clogged filter looks to me like the kind of varnish you get with Ethanol mixed fuel sometimes. Not sure but looks like a duck, quacks like a duck. Glad you got to the bottom of it. Fuel starvation is a really bad thing to have.

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The impeller will be a Mercury product. That series of engines the powerhead only was Yamaha. The middle section and lower unit are pure Mercury. If you need an oil filter, buy a Yamaha oil filter for about $10 less than Mercury charges. Impellers are going to come from Mercury though

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Usually 1" plug. What's wrong with putting your arm in the baitwell? Shrimp don't bite. Crabs do!

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Strap material arrived. Kevlok buckles need to be ordered tomorrow so progress is being made. Bear with me as it's a side job

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