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Speciality Marine Bow Light Mounting Bolts
Sandpiper	#1  Posted on 03/29/08 - 8:18 AM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/19/07	http://www.reallylongurl.com I recently purchased the Bow Light for my 1981 Newport from Specality Marine. I have previously read the threads about this light. What I didn't expect was the following. The orginal bolts were 5/16 x 18 x 3" long as listed in the your parts diagram list. They switched the mounting bolts and chocks to use metric threads. Therefore the orginal bolts cannot be used with this light. They included the following length bolts in the mounting kit ( 8mm x 1.25 x 60mm ) was is 15mm or roughly 1/2" short of reaching the light. Then I notified speciality marine of the problem. They said their length was correct. I tried to find the correct length of 75mm both locally and on line. I could not find this size and type both locally and on line thru fastener companies. I am now waiting to see if Speciality Marine can solve the problem. Also I previously posted this question but received no reply. My steering cable was installed down the starboard side of the boat in the area for rod storage. Is this correct or should the cable be routed down the center of the boat in the channel for wiring. Regards SandPiper
Phil T	#2  Posted on 03/29/08 - 9:22 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Sandpiper - If you have the rigging tunnel (like a Montauk) then the cable is not in the original installation. I think the best use is to have the cable go thru the tunnel. You might try an auto parts store for the bolts. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Sandpiper	#3  Posted on 03/30/08 - 8:20 AM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/19/07	Thank you Casco Bay Outrage for the reply on the steering cable. The Newport does have a rigging tunnel like the Montauk. My Newport was purchased this last December in South Portland Maine. I also want to thank all the members and admin's of whaler central for creating the best source of information available. Regards Sandpiper
Phil T	#4  Posted on 03/30/08 - 8:47 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I don't suppose it was from Port Harbor Marine? I saw a nice one there and stopped to admire it a while ago. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Sandpiper	#5  Posted on 03/30/08 - 2:20 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/19/07	1981 Newport purchased from South Port Marine on 14 Ocean St.
Phil T	#6  Posted on 03/30/08 - 3:13 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Yep, know their yard too. I am only 5 minutes from both places. How bout building a personal page and showing her off. Hint Hint!!! We have a gathering in Portsmouth at the end of May, any chance you can come? 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT