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Jefecinco

I assume [the acronym you used] is an abbreviation for Verado. A 250-HP Verado should be sufficient power for the activities you listed. I once had a MUCH heavier 240 SeaRay with 260-HP stern drive and the power was just fine for that boat.

Jefecinco

To acquire a Florida Title for the boat should not be a big problem. If you have or can get some form of a bill-of-sale from the former owner, acquiring a title it should be very easy. If no bill-of-sale is available ,any documentation with the former owner's signature or acknowledgement, such as a ...

Jefecinco

I completely agree that no Montauk is a great choice for boating in rough conditions. Although the boat will tolerate a lot of abuse our bodies will not. I think it's fair to say no recreational Boston Whaler is a very suitable boat in rough conditions.

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Malcolm--[$571] is a good value for a cover that is a good fit and well constructed. Carver Covers have several retailers and some price the semi-custom covers a little more aggressively than others. A benefit of the Carver covers is that they are trailerable. For those who do not tow their boats ve...

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I've encountered four foot swells in our 190 Montauk. Though manageable while on plane it was very uncomfortable. There was no pounding but the constant short interval motion soon convinced me to back off and proceed at below planing speed. I can believe a 210 Montauk would handle five foot swells w...

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Cynthia--if you have a reputable custom boat trailer builder within a reasonable driving distance that may be your best source for a trailer. You'll have perfect fit as well as any options you want. We recently had a custom trailer built for our 1981 Sport 13. It's exactly what we want, no more and ...

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A backyard tree with a stout limb will do for a lift. Attach a line to the engine, toss the line over the limb, tie off the line to the trunk. The engine should be prepositioned as close to a vertical line drop as possible. The drop line can be positioned over the limb while pushing the trailer unde...

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Depends on the boat. On the 190 Montauk the cover is supported by the console windshield guard rail and the bow and side rails. It is tied down with straps around the trailer rails. On the Sport 13 it is supported by a telescoping pole fitted to a snap fitting and the side rails. Tied down same as t...

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Old, If you don't find the cover you want there try Carver Covers. IMO, they offer the best value in a Sunbrella cover and they make a semi-custom cover for many Boston Whaler models both classic and newer. We have one on our Sport 13 and 190 Montauk. Great fit on both. [url]carvercovers.com[/url] O...

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I believe it's much more likely Wahoo used the Montauk design for its copy than that Boston Whaler copied a Wahoo design.

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The guy loves his car so much he doesn't want to give up driving time to entertain his in-laws on his boat. Now he has a perfect excuse not to go boating. I believe it's meant to be amusing.

Jefecinco

I know nothing about the 16s other than the Dauntless 16 so I can't comment on its suitability for the modifications you listed. I agree that the Montauk is an exceptional design for fishing from the bow. Converting a 16 bow to a Montauk style bow and getting it right would be a challenging task. Th...

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That listing for a 14 foot Rage with a 240 HP engine is a little outrageous. I'm not surprised it has failed to sell for a couple of years. I don't think the price is too out of line if the boat is sound and the engine conversion was done properly.

Jefecinco

I would add a voltmeter. It's nice to know your battery condition as well as the charging voltage. A tachometer is a useful tool for dialing-in engine trim and for determining your best propeller and mounting height options.

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Jim--this is a very interesting and useful article. Most of the areas where we boat are uncharted. Although the shallowest of them have fairly clear water and the shallowest water is easily detected by eye because of its green color, the lack of charted depths requires us to proceed more slowly than...

Jefecinco

Is the fixture pictured the same as the fixture used on 1981 Sport 13s?

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I don't believe the tubes can be repaired with an adhesive or sealant. When the tubes become unserviceable it's time to do the job properly. It may be possible to do the job without removing the engine and jackplate by using Marelon fittings and a good caulk. I would not use 3M 5200 adhesive. It wou...

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The typical T-top provides so little shade on a small boat that wearing a wide brimmed hat would do about as well for virtually no cost.

Jefecinco

In my experience batteries do not fail gradually. During the past forty years every battery I've had to replace was due to sudden failure in which no symptoms were previously exhibited. I've not yet had a marine battery fail but I replace them at about the seven year point. The battery in my wife's ...

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NADA (National Automotive Dealers Association, I believe) values are meant to help dealers maximize profit by minimizing the trade-in value of items. They do not reflect the true value of anything.

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Andray, Your "why" question is not very easy to answer in a few words. As I previously said, I agree with all the previous positive comments and that's part of the answer. Much of my appreciation of the Dauntless 16 is not definable. The 16 gave me an overall and general feeling of comfort...

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As a former Dauntless 16 owner I'll add my voice to those recommending this wonderful small boat. I agree with all the positive statements and I agree with those recommending you buy a 16 with a 115 HP engine. A good two stroke 115 would be a plus as the 16 is sensitive to extra weight aft. Alternat...

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Today we finally were out on the water again and gave theDragonfly-4 Pro a good workout. It performed flawlessly in every mode. GPS position accuracy was superb. I also particularly liked the Downscan mode.

Ask questions if you have any.

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It's worth mentioning that the GPS with the Navionics+ chip installed provides incredible detail and the accuracy seems to be excellent. I have not yet tested the unit on the water but expect to do so late this week or earlier next week depending on the winds. The weather here in Lower Alabama has b...

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I've never heard of one. Have you tried a google search?

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The Dragonfly-4 Pro was returned from FLIR/Raymarine repair. It was started and test run for 17 hours by the technician without any sign of a defect and the software was updated. Because the unit was not defective the technician included a new transducer and cable with the unit in case the original ...

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For coastal - near offshore and small water use we like the West Marine brand "coastal" model. It's light and comfortable and it can be adjusted to almost any body type. The adjustability is useful for wear in cold or hot weather. As you have a schedue it's unlikely you'll be able to take ...

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Do you mean bow rail when you write bow pulpit? If your folded bimini top fits entirely within the bow rail the top should not affect the fit of the cover as long as it is designed for a 1994 Outrage 17 with rails. The same would pertain to the RPS if it is as originally furnished with the boat. For...

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The wealthy offshore anglers want to get to the fishing grounds as fast as safely possible to increase their dwell time and thus enhance their chances of a good catch. Cost is not a big factor for these guys but bragging rights are important. Most of the truly well-to-do anglers could easily afford ...

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Yesterday while cruising around Ono Island on Old River in Orange Beach, Alabama, we spotted a center console fishing boat in a lift. That's a common sight around the island but this boat was unusual in that it was powered by quadruple 400R Verados. We motored as close to the boat as was safely poss...

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Yes, the National Shrimp Festival is worth a visit every five years or so because the vendors will have changed enough to make it worth another look if you are into the mostly junky stuff they sell. Otherwise the music is too loud, the crowds too large and the cost too high. In fairness I have to sa...

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The switches are now in-stock at West Marine.

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Yesterday Autumn arrived on the Alabama Coast. We know this because the White Pelicans began arriving in large flights. We enjoyed watching them yesterday from our balcony overlooking Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores. It is something to watch these crowds flying. Compared to our native Brown Pelican the...

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It would be very unusual to install an electric windlass on a Dauntless 13 but certainly worth doing if the owner has a disability making handling ground tackle difficult. You will certainly need a second battery dedicated to the windlass, some heavy electrical conductor and perhaps a relay to wire ...

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Twenty-five gallons is a lot of water to have in any hull, much less a 13 foot hull. Where could all that water be located? How did you determine your hull has 200 pounds of water inside? Carolina Skiffs are very different from Boston Whalers. The foam is likely to be different as well as the densit...

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The shipping cost for returning the unit to Flir (Raymarine) was $18 vs the $25 I earlier estimated and that included $7 for loss insurance and tax. An important point I failed to mention sooner is that the connector for the power/transducer cable is small enough to pass through the engine well drai...

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Don,

Is the teak seat you bought solid teak or teak faced plywood?

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Yesterday I replaced the wiring for the Dragonfly. I am pleased with the job and it looks almost professional. I used Ancor products exclusively and the quality and ease of use of the products is superior to all others I've used. I took particular care with all splices and terminations. The 16 AWG d...

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Yesterday I used a volt meter to test the power cables per Raymarine's instructions. As I expected there was no voltage except for a few microvolts registered on the meter. When breaking out the meter to use it I found one of the AA batteries had virtually come apart since the previous use. Thank go...

Jefecinco

Our 190 Montauk has essentially the same console as the 210 but possibly a bit smaller. I used all the free space on the right side to install a 7" MFD and a VHF radio. I regret the decision to mount the MFD so far to the right and so much below my standing sight lines. On the previous boat I m...

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I've spent several hours over the past two days with the Dragonfly4 Pro Navionics+ installation. I've made a few mistakes that may be worth noting. The most egregious was installing the base plate for the head unit. As is my habit but is contrary to the instructions I was using the base plate as a g...

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Thank you, Frontier.

Jefecinco

PC at home mostly but notebook at the condo maybe 20% of the time like now.

Sorry, no smartphones in our arsenal.

we use a mobile hotspot where ever we are.

Jefecinco

I finally received the Dragonfly 4 Pro. Through a series of mishaps it's almost a week overdue. It was unfortunate the vendor, International Marine, neglected to inform me the unit was back ordered. They probably established that policy so buyers would not go to another vendor. Given the price I'm n...

Jefecinco

Jim,

Thank you for the information and the excellent editorial work. I'm pleased to learn shortening the shift and throttle cables is not reasonably possible. Now all I need is to start reading about shift/throttle cables and shortening electrical cables.

Jefecinco

On our Sport 13 boat with a modern four-stroke-power-cycle outboard engine with tilt and trim engine, [the existing remote throttle and shift cable and electrical wiring harness] are much too long. They are coiled in the rear of the boat behind and under the rear thwart. Can the shift and throttle c...

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Jim, Thanks you for this article and resource. I've recently been doing some clean up and maintenance of my wife's Sport 13 which has two of these switches. From their condition I assume they are original. They have not been working. One had no wires connected and the other had the lighting wiring c...

Jefecinco

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?

Jefecinco

Have you ever wondered if anyone tried modifying their propeller?

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The Admiral and I always wear an inflatable PFD. When fishing with friends I substitute a belt type inflatable. The inflatable PFDs are so comfortable we don't notice them. An additional safety device I often use is the ignition interrupt lanyard. I use the lanyard depending upon conditions. When bo...

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