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So what did you do to your whaler today? It seems I can't walk by the boat without thinking of doing something on it. Yesterday I applied non-slip to the areas on the trailer that can be walked on. It's getting tough though, only 32 out there today. Damn, I'd rather be boating.

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Adding a folding fulton swing away hitch to my trailer is the best recent upgrade I did, I can launch the boat alot easier and not get my tires anywhere near the water line.

Also, upgraded to a Garmin 541s combo gps and ff. Still need to take this out and use it.

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Sebastian, tks for chiming in..good 4 u with the trailer upgrade..sounds great..as for today, I picked up some pc-11 waterproof, impermeable epoxy ..marine grade..I think I may fill those transom screwholes with it if it warms up enough to work on it..may have to wait til spring otherwise.

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Ernesto here...Just caught your thread. After procrastinating for some time I finally dug in literally. I'm in the process of turning my 15 sport into a center console. Today I dug a hole under where the console is going to receive a gas tank. By dropping the tank down as low as possible I'll still have room inside the console for stuff. I want to get the deck as clean as I can. Got my Whaler in July and have been working on it pretty steady since. Hope to have it under way this spring. So yeah I understand Whaler Fever.

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Ernesto ! nice ! youre gonna love that thing with a center conssole..I can remember deciding on our boat being a center console..which I never had..then i was thinking ..CENTERED..theres more to it than just standing in the mid ship..its awesome..good 4 u

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Stared out the window at the shrinkwrap counting the days til spring...

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Hauled out for a little while while this nor'easter blows over. Looking forward to some fishing and/or scalloping this weekend.

Replaced the on-deck fuel line last weekend. The inner liner of the hose had completely separated and clogged the thing up. Not really sure why that happened, but i'm glad it didn't cause any major problems on the water.

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Added some stainless steel cup holders to the console and gunwales... Such a simple thing, I was always spilling my beer.

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watching paint i ordered come in on tracking, Boston whaler blue for the inside of my 1962 Nauset. looked at rub rails some too.

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Entertained research in getting a "new" steering wheel for my Classic.
Would be nice to hear of some sources of used OEM parts.

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Last week and into this week in fits-and-starts I've removed the failed keel guard and have applied 2 coats of "Gorrilla Grip" as the new keel protection. I'm considering adding a 3rd coat. I too have added this material to areas of the trailer that are walked on.

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oh . the one that hurts most is Jays..all wrapped..i thought about wrapping but i dont care if its 20. i dont want to put it away...i may make a christmas card of my wife and i with a wreath hanging off the bow .. no offense jay..its just hard having such a short season..i guess the option is to haul her south !

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Yep, realizing I pulled the trigger a bit early....when I called to have it wrapped I thought I'd be waiting a few weeks...but no, they could do it right away. Great.

At my wife's behest, I did put a deposit on a slip for next season, also researched bottom paint (Hydrocoat), and started my boating Christmas list.

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when I stepped into the garage today, I saw the three brass drain tubes that I had installed in the transom of my custom 15. They made me smile. It was a simple thing to do with all the advice available on WC but has given quite a sense of accomplishment.

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99% finished with my total professional refit of 1987 Montauk. Stripped; sanded + 5 coats varnish like glass, custom teak rear bench seat, 3 coats of Awlgrip paint in & out including inside ctr console, stripped old wire to all new, wrapped & zip tight, new black plex-e-glass gauge panels, new blue LED courtsey console lights, new VHF, new bilge pump, moved battery to center console & add batt switch, new hull ID plate on stern, new USCG capasity plate, new raised BW grafics from BW, new Sunbrella bimini. So what 1% missing? I will place a teak laminate in floor of center console to finish!
I was at the marine store with the boat just being finished and on way to launch when one guy came in the store yelling "Who's BW"? No answer, so again, "Who's BW"? That's mine....Damm that is the prettiest classic whaler ever seen :-) Got my stuff going to SUV and BW seeing 3 guys walking around the boat saying "look" and "Wow". When I approach they said, "How old? You did this? (no)." On the water twice with many heads turned and fingers pointing :-))
I can't seem to get pixs posted :-(

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is this a Gorilla Glue product?? There is also a company that makes a Gorilla product for surf boards. I'm curious as I'm thinking about a keel guard for next season...

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I am truly liking all the stuff goin on in this thread...Barry..u gotta get pix up of that whaler...isnt refreshing to get the accolades..theres truly something special about our boats...bravo
alan..nice chatting about the drain tubes..no jobs an easy job..sounds great..
jay..its gonna be all about boats this christmas..good 4 u..even to have it shrunk wrapped..a nice clean boat in the spring..and maybe someday i will try and shrink my own boat just for kix..
my boats 6 years in the portland harbor..maybe i will take a look at drain tubes..as u know the dauntlesses transom is low in the water..u guys take it easy.very cool

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I've pulled batteries, drained fuel, and put the cover on. Need to pull plugs and fog, and research and purchase gps/ ff and a vhf. Oh and I need to find a foot control for the trolling motor.

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Jay Fitz,
No relation to Gorilla Glue. I ordered Gorilla Grip from Midwest Chemicals in Orlando Fla.

Vince

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Boats pulled while i deal with the insurance company on a blown piston, but am using the time to have custom fit brackets made for the boat lift (old ones were bending due to the weight of twins), which i just recieved. Will install them hopefully this weekend, and drop the boat back in. Will be motoring with one engine till the boat shows, and i repower :)

Duf

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Duff, all i can say is ..quite the rig..you really take care of it..like most of the whaler cult...that you can still be under power while the other engine awaits work is a great thing..just having my boat out of the water for 30 day warranty work was such a pita...especially in the norths short season..the kicker ..2 engines..no downtime..

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Thanks Bob, but i'm guessing you looked at my personnal page, which is showing my 22 i had just purchased and was just dropping her in the water for the first time to put on the lift and roll up the sleeves. Its how i got introduced to "bartenders friend" by Joe to clean up all the teak oil on the decks by the prior owner. Have a 25 now with Whaler Drive and twin 200's, so i need to update my personnal page to show the latest, and probably lastest! :)

Duf

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hmmm, maybe some more rod holders.

jb

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well..it got up to 55 here in nh today..we were celebrating ! anyhow i got to mess with the boat..cleaned up a corroded terminal block, filled the screwholes with epoxy and pulled off the 2 lovered vents on the stern seatbacks..whic need to be replaced..its gonna be warm tomorrow..might reach 60..u know where i'll be !
HAPPY VETERANS DAY

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Fogged the engines and tucked her way back in the back yard, I can still see her from the kitchen window, and hope for spring.... Damn, forgot to pull the battery.

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Maintenance activites this past weekend:

1. Took the Outrage 18 over to McClain Trailers to have new axle hub assemblies installed. Going to have the spare tire with an extra hub mounted on the trailer as well. Noticed that one bunk is about 1-1/2" higher than the other. Going to have that leveled.

2. Pulled the Nauset 16 out of the garage and made an appointment next weekend with Holmes Wooden Boats to do a little maintenance on her mahogany.

Here on the Gulf Coast we don't really have an off season; shrink wrap is for the fish I catch and freeze! ; )

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Thanks for pouring salt in the wound Spuds!

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Today it got up to around 65..unbelievably nice for this time of year..as i was cleaning up some wiring my wife says "are u just about done with it for the season so we can cover it up ? what she doesnt know is if we get a warm spell again, i might just pour some gas in it and launch it somewhere !!! she thinks im nuts..i love it !

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Spuds, beautiful boats on your personal page..congratulations to ya

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Heck, from where we are Spuds is a Yankee! :)

Duf

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Lol.....I'm a Yankee compared to where you live Duf!!!!!

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Careful now! LOL

The Texas Riviera is not THAT far from me!!!

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popped the cover off the merc today to do a little bodywork..gouges in the fiberglass on one side and chips surround..(the past owner was a little rough on this thing),,i'm not a bodyshop, but if i can get some new hardener for my filler, it might just work out..this should keep me busy for a few..what did u do to your WHALER TODAY ??

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I know I'm not the only whalerholic..keep this thread goin by posting something...even if youre only thinkin of doing something to the BOAT ! I had to make measurements in planning for boat guides for the trailer..cant believe I never put them on my first boats trailer ..especially after having such a hard time getting on. .well.. I can tell theyre gonna make life alot easier with the Dauntless..

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I like the idea of the LED lights in the pvc pipe guides. Might try and make that happen to the boat trailer. Also need to find a foot control for the trolling motor.

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I travel between Florida and Michigan and when in Florida I use a boat ramp at Punta Rassa at the foot of the causeway to Sanibel Island. Because I usually fish alone during the week when there is not much of a crowd at the ramp, I always wait till I can get the exreme left hand lane so when I back down I can release the winch hook and let the boat go back till it sits in the water between the guide posts. Then I take the line and step up onto the dock and walk the boat back away from the ramp. When coming back in I try to get the same spot so that when I get the boat on the trailer I can jump off onto the dock then walk around and hook up the winch, hoping the boat doesn't slide back into the water. I'm trying to figure a way to put a walkway on the side of the trailer so I can get off over the side instead of having to jump over to the dock. That way I can keep a hand on the boat to keep it from sliding back on the trailer. I'm 70 this year and it's getting harder to do that jump. So anyway, that's what i'm doing. Thinking.

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Bill, I love leds..state of the art..no bulbs..go 4 it
Wing..congrats on boating at 70..I am planning on it too...i might not be able to do the acrobat stuff then..like stepping over the bow and standing on winch setup to get down on front of trailer ..instead of going in the water. !! might have to play it safe and put on the water shoes..good luk

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well, the boat rules..my diesel pickup sits out in the yard with snow covering it..the whaler stole the garage..i am not covering it..need to see it everyday..i rubbed some spray silicone on the hd rub strip the otherday..seems to have cleaned it up some..and definitely will slide up against something now..

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I had Sailfish Marina in Port Salerno, Florida drop my 17' Guardian in the water today, and I went for a dive along the Jetty In the St' Lucie Inlet. Dried off and then trolled an hour or sol. Went into Shrimpers and had a cold beer. I've had so many Whalers that its hard to count them, and my days of worrying about which model I have, original parts, or how pretty the boat iooks are long gone. I just want to spend time on the water.

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nowhereman, youre the envy of us all..workin on these things are one thing..being out there on them is the real deal..keep on cruisin

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Bob: Thanks for your comment. I really love and trust these hulls, and I'm very partial to the 17's. I had an Alert a few years back and did the ICW cruise three years in a row heading south each October. Twice from NY to FL and once from the Chesapeake Bay down into Florida. Perfect little boats to cruise with, and the highlight of my cruising was taking the 17 over to the Bahamas for a week last year from Jupiter. Amazing sights and an even more amazing feeling crossing the Stream

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Continuing with the original thread, I just took the jackplate off Carom, my SuperSport 15, and reinstalled the motor and drove her up to Maine to put her to bed in the garage for the winter. I am planning do some customization of the jackplate, including some minor shaping to remove unneeded metal and having it anodized. I found a local place that does heavy Teflon anodizing, which I think will be better than the raw aluminum in salt water.

Merry Christmas to all!

Tim

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Well, in the spirit of the original thread, I have been pretty busy with the whaler this winter. After seeing the boat on the new trailer, I decided I really ought to restore the boat! That trailer started making the boat look bad!

I have decided to remove all the bottom paint and go to 100% gelcoat hull, I have been told that I can improve my MPG by as much as 3 mpg...I am not really expecting that drastic of a change, but every MPG increase will add range offshore, so I am excited to see what this will do. As a side benefit to stripping and re-gelcoating the hull, I am having all the nicks and scratches from hard use removed. All the screw holes from old transducers and miscellaneous equipment will be completely re-fiberglassed and gelcoated.

I have decided to remove all the teak and completely refinish it as well as remove and inspect the console, and replace any interior wood showing signs of rot. The entire console will be rewired with marine wiring and new fuse blocks using all heat shrinked terminals. My switches all still work, but I will ensure they are completely refurbished as well. I am really tired of the rat's nest of wiring that has built up over the years with the addition and subtraction of electronics and electrical devices, and it has gotten so bad I would be in trouble tracing the wiring for a component in a pinch if something quit working. It took me 3 days to find a lighting short last month!

I have installed a Garmin autopilot on the boat, as well as a CHIRP sounder with the dual range Airmar transducer. At this point, I have WAY more $$$ in this boat than I could ever get out of it, so I figure, What the Heck? Might as well go for broke and have it all like I want it. I got new cushions for the leaning post from the OEM manufacturer after a lot of research. I highly recommend this manufacturer if anyone has a need for an aftermarket leaning post, Spacemaker in Florida. My boat was originally ordered without a post or seat and this was installed by the dealer in 1986 and it has lasted all this time with only minimal wear even with exposure to the elements.

I have purchased a 1985 Johnson 9.9 for a kicker and I am having it installed also. The old Lenco troll n tabs (original) is long since obsolete, and there is no way to get the electric non-digital motors it used anymore, so I am going to modify the trimtabs by removing the motor mounts from them completely. I really like the trimtabs when trolling in moderate seas, so I intend to keep them as they still work perfectly. I am installing a new dual binnacle mount controller to use with the kicker. My original Tach went out last September and I was forced to use a more modern looking tach as a replacement, so now I guess I will go ahead and replace the rest of the gauges with modern matches. I think the handwriting is on the wall for them to go out soon also, they are all the same age as the tach. The new engine controls will also have to be modern as I have been unable to find a suitable vintage one.

I am still unsure whether or not I really want to re-gelcoat the interior of the boat...it is really not all that bad. There are plenty of the tiny spiderweb type cracks, but I like having the original whaler checkering on the no-skid surfaces and I am afraid I will have to lose that if I have it redone.

I expect to have all work completed by March...we shall see! I know I am getting cabin fever already from not fishing since my last trip in October. I certainly am looking forward to getting back on the water soon!

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Removed motor in preperation for weighing hull and repairing transom. Also, the helm will be moved forward 1 foot to help the classic 15' hull accept the 50hp four stroke Honda that makes it porpoise so badly.

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First off youve got a great looking rig...and second ..its inspiring to see how much you want to do to your boat...its certainly gonna be a looker when youre done..good luk in your endeavors and we will await the pix..happy new year..

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Huckelberry..sounds like a great project..happy new boat year !!

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still workin on it..ve ve boat giudes are on the way, and my beat to crap 54 qt igloo cooler and seat cushion are up next..its only 20 out there todaqy, however i am daydreaming of being in the BOAT !! hava good one

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Nida bond poured, transom re gelcoated to match, drain tubes installed, console trimmed to fit it's forward position, and refitted with a new piece of plywood glassed in so the steering wheel could be moved over to the right side. This would go quicker in the summer, resin don't like to kick when it's 36 degrees, so there is a lot of down time.

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wont be long...hopefully shovelling the last of the snow..warming to the 40's this wknd..itll be hitting 50 sometime soon..as soon as it does..the whaler gets rolled out...boat guides get applied..fire the engine over...new cooler and seat go in..and new battery...damn, i'm ready to go...send some of that warmth up here you southerners !! tks

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I shoveled a couple feet of snow off of the boat this , I know it's not as exciting as what some of you other guys are doing but it's all I can do

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Stripping the boat,... again so I can flip it and fix the porpoising hull.

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huck, whats the deal with the porpoising hull ? must be nice down there rite now ?

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Yea it's nice, everyone else is tearing up the crappie and shellcracker, and I'm stuck on the hard. Bob, it seems if I have a defect in my hull. I don't know if it was factory or caused by sitting on a trailer the wrong way. I bought it last year knowing it porpoised but had no idea it was going to be such an undertaking.

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Coming down the home stretch here, hating life not having my Whaler in the lift, and its routinely in the 70's. Boats in Victoria waiting for the motors to arrive (twin 150 Merc 4 Strokes) which will arrive Tuesday. I also upgraded my GPS/Fishfinder to a HDS-8 so heading offshore to my favorite fishing spot (55 miles offshore) will not be an issue. But should have pulled the teak before dropping off the boat and have been re-working it during the down time.
Next project is re-creating a super leaning post with a friend of mine who is a boat builder. I'm trying to convince him there would actually be a market for replications of the original, which i think there would be. I'd be first in line!

Duf

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duf..twin 150 mercs sounds good...damn..ill take one 150 merc ! good 4 u congrats on your repower

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Replaced the somewhat brittle throttle/ trim/tilt throttle cover (it almost lined prefect...almost), install new bushing in the tilt rod to hopefully get rid of the clinching noise. It appeared that 1 bushing was shattered.

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Now that I finally have my 15' worthy of its Boston Whaler livery, I hope to get 12v to the trolling motor this morning. Buying wire at $3 a foot makes the battery placement decision making process that much harder. Today is my daddy's 62 birthday so I would like to get him on some crappie one day this week.

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Replaced the Lower brass drain tube on my 15 with a fiberglass one.

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Remolded all of the non-skid in the hull today with "flex-mold". Sanding and a full day of buffing to look forward to tomorrow. Trying like heck, to get this thing ready for the river run on the Homosassa April 5th for the GCBWOA.

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whats the gcbwoa ?? nice rig..

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Going through a similiar ordeal for Homasassa with our Outrage but not even romotely near that level. Looking forward to seeing it.

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Gulf Coast Boston Whaler Owner's Association!!!!! Headed by Nick!! I can't wait to meet everyone there, I'm bringing two Whalers!

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thats grreat..2 whalers..on the gulf coast..wish i were there now..march has been a bitch up north here..but i was in the boat today pulling the old battery replacing with new interstate ..will be good to not have 1 dead cell going offshore...enjoy your whaler function.. i will look forward to one here in the northeast someday..regards

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Spent the day looking at ways to get a jackplate for my needs.
Talked to West Marine and Bob's machine shop.
Shipping seems to be a costly problem for this side of the continent.

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re-doing all the wood with Cetol

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Don't overlook the TH Marine Atlas Jacker! I chose that over the others, design is awesome.

Today...machined harpoon tips into the stainless rub rail, machined a heatsink for underwater light mount, and bought new optima blue tops. Sanded, and buffed hull all day.

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I congratulate you on your boat James.
Those personal touches speak well of your attention to details.
Love the wood and the stainless detailings

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Sanded...all day
Dust everywhere

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Me too. Redoing the brightwork with WestSystem and then varnish. West system is not easy to sand.

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if all goes well, i'll put the new transducer on the boat, charge the batteries if required and take her for the first run of the season tomorrow.

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- New fuel line, primer bulb and batteries.
- Installed an OEM bilge pump switch and wiring.
- Replaced the old pump and switch, and removed excess old wiring.
- New capacity decal and hull id plate.

Now I just need to finish a custom teak gauge frame and hook the gauges back up. I'm making that to cover some rough cuts from when the previous owner installed the speedometer and tachometer.

Not more then 2-3 weeks to go before the first outing of the season.

Brian

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Launching this evening to do a trailer swap, planning a short cruiser while we're in. Have been spending the last week readying the trailer. Also previously instaled a stereo, new compass, drink holders, "tater bin" on back side of console door, moved battery with new switch and main breaker etc.

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Sanded motor for primer and new paint.

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Installed an underwater transom light on my 15, Buffed and polished interior hull to prep for interior install.

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installed my ve - ve boat guides today..first day i could work out there... made in usa !! how awesome is that !! fit to perfection.. happy easta from new hampsha !!

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Cleaned the stained bottom and washed the hull.After all that got out the pollisher and Finnese-it .Did the whole topsides and waxed the same.Shines like new now,only thing is now the interior of the Outrage needs it!!

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Put the GPS/sounder back in the boat. Dusted, polished, topped off batteries. Stocked up on circle hooks.

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Just received new Lowrance HDS 7 with structure scan, I will be reading and installing on the 1984 Outrage this week.

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Stripped the teak gunwales of all hardware, sanded, and am refinishing. 2 coats int it so far.

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Took it fishing. I've owned it a year and this is only the second time that I've gone fishing. I plan on doing a lot more fishing in the near future now that it's fixed, thanks to all my Whalercentral friends.

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Installed a "JVC Arsenal" radio with 2 speakers. Awesome sound now with the MP3, Bluetooth, etc. It's great to do some hands free calling, listen to Pandora or what ever else I have on my smartphone even navigation instructions come thru loud and clear.
You have to be a contortionist to get the wiring clean inside the console but now that it is done it was well worth it.
I hope I'll learn the 100's of features on the radio in a couple of weeks or (I'll ask the kids)

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Interior!!!! Rigging!!!

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Started re-coring the deck fish box lids in my 1999 18' Outrage. Seems no caulking arround the hinges and water got to the plywood core,didn't rot just very wet.What fun to remove the plywood without damaging the outer shell...

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If you work on your motor does that count? I changed the engine oil, gear oil, and spark plugs.

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Pulled the RPS Z-legs, cleaned them thoroughly, sanded them down, cleaned them again and sealed them with the first coat of urethane. They already look 90 percent better than they did a couple of hours ago...

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For once ....absolutely NOTHING...just rolled it out in the sun and looked at it for a few minutes...

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Decarbed my engine. I expected more stuff to come out but it must not have that much carbon buildup in it as I thought. I'm letting it soak overnight and will see what comes out tomorrow.

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Wow..u guys are bustin ass..yes it counts if youre only changing spark plugs..and if u take a minute to stand back and admire it..thats it. man..very cool whalerholoic work goin on here ..rollin mine out tomorrow..yooooo hooooo

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Bought a kicker. A mint 1980 Johnson 4.5hp with integral fuel tank that I found on CL.

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Bit the bullet and drilled into the bottom to see how much water was in the hull. Really a matter of curiosity, and my suspicions were confirmed. What do you know, there is water in my hull, but it only drips out, not gushing out. It has dripped for over a day, but overall, I am happy it didn't gush. I plan on filling the hole first with a little gorilla glue to absorb the remaining moisture followed by a fiberglass driveway marker and then two part epoxy. It will never be seen under the bottom paint.

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Bit the bullet and drilled into the bottom to see how much water was in the hull. Really a matter of curiosity, and my suspicions were confirmed. What do you know, there is water in my hull, but it only drips out, not gushing out. It has dripped for over a day, but overall, I am happy it didn't gush. I plan on filling the hole first with a little gorilla glue to absorb the remaining moisture followed by a fiberglass driveway marker and then two part epoxy. It will never be seen under the bottom paint.

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I visited my Outrage today at the Whaler hospital. I took several photos of it completely stripped of motor, console, T-Top, and rigging...it was a solemn occasion indeed. Currently, there is a 27 WA WD in the bay getting bottom work from some damage done to it when it was left in a sling that was too small for too long, but that Whaler oughta be out of my way by next week, then we flip the Outrage and start removing the bottom paint and getting all the surfaces prepped for new gelcoat. The inside decks will be next.

I got the new teak cooler cleats and 94 qt cooler at the shop, also got the new teak replacement rod holders today. All the teak in the console has been removed, and it appears to be in a bit worse condition than I thought it was going to be in. Most of the teak is splitting, and the dowels used to hold the frames together are disintegrated. I am looking for new teak now...sure hope I can find it premade, if not, I will have to use the old as patterns for new fabrication.

Boy, that 27 WA WD sure is a BIG boat...I gotta quit thinkin' about that thing...I need to get this Outrage complete so I can get back on the water! Yeah, you know your a Whaler addict when you see a WD in need of a lot of work and you ask the glass guy if he could give your number to the owner in case he wants to sell it:)

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I charged the batteries in case of a spontaneous launch! It was almost 90 degrees in Florida the last two days.

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On my 1988 Montauk, I just replaced my 2 stroke Merc 8hp with a 4 stroke 9.9 Yamaha.

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Last November I bought a carport for mine.

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Ordered a new rubrail from Sue@ Twin Cities Marine(nice lady to work with) and more sanding on the teak.

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Put all the wood back in, after a good cleaning, checked and prepped the motor and cranked her up and now she's ready

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The last of the snow is finally melting where I live, so it's time to get working on the boat. The first thing I did today was to order a 90 E-TEC for my 16SL.

John K.

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I scored a Morse MT-2 Control and a complete OEM OMC wiring harness from this site that will be installed this week in my Newport 17. Both are currently functional but the binnacle is rather pitted and the safety start lockout is intermittent. Boat is not wrapped but is uncovered in the barn while the bottom paint is removed and replaced with gelcoat. Will be polishing the gel coat I installed last Fall right after I strip the last of the bottom paint next week! Motivated even if it's sleeting today!

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Finally brought her out from the back yard and into the driveway. Removed shrink wrap, perform general inspection, re-attached fuel line to motor. Bought qt. of botton paint (Hydrocoat) and a new 3-step boarding ladder.

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Bought replacement teak steps for the boarding ladder on the GTX

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installed anew marine battery yesterday, fuel and conditioner,..fire right up..was nice to hear after all winter..working on my engine cover..had scratched..never shouldve touched it..a comedy of errors now and expensive..paint , prep, on and on..and the paint job came out dull..pita..will have to try and buff it out..new decal kit $$$..will be glad whan its done..tks for listening to my bs

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Trailer work. No boat or motor work, yet.

Fabricated replacement, dual-pivoting bunk brackets for the Carlise trailer in order to retain the auto-adjusting feature of the keel rollers and bunks. Made and covered new bunks.

This past weekend pulled the hubs, cleaned them and installed new bearings, races and seals. Cleaned and polished the spindles, and cleaned out the Reliable Sure-Lube passages. Reinstalled hubs, fresh grease and topped it all off with new Reliable Sure-Lube caps and new tires.

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Replaced the trailer keel roller with a self centering polyurethane roller. Also replaced the shaft roller with a grease-able shaft roller. And replaced the trailer winch.

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Took off all rails on my 1993 Montauk. Many of the screws were not holding tight. Drilled out all screw holes. Filled holes with Marine Tex, sanded, re-drilled and re-attached rails. Rails are now super tight.

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Well, I sold my Justice last week and bought a 1977 Montauk yesterday. Today I will get her all cleaned up and make a game plan for restoration.

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Well,.....nothing!.....again! So nice!

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Nothing new on the boat other than a good waxing. I did however replace the trailer’s wheel bearings, races and seals. I went to my local Napa dealer for 1- 1/16 “bearings. I wanted the pack that comes with everything . They had (2) versions to choose from. One was considered light duty which was rated up to 3000 pounds. Never knew this existed. The other was twice as much and had no rating. Well I did the math and decided even with a safety factor added in, I wasn’t over 3000 pounds. I decided a lesser grade bearing was not worth the risk and spent the extra money.

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Ordered a new windshield for my 1984 18 ft Outrage center consol.

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Correction: Calkins (not Carlisle) trailer

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Buttoning up the hydraulic steering, new dash panels, a stern seat mock up and a big pat on the head.

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Put it on the water for the first time this year!
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...pid=108218

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Made a aft flag pole to fly the USA Ensign. Pole (chromed Brass) from a 1951 cabin top cruiser. Hope to mount it SB aft this weekend

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Just received my new rubrail with a bag of 500 screws. This should be a fun project. lol

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Awesome to see all the activity..we are learning alot from all the detailed comments..keep em coming..tks bob

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Stood there and looked at it lovingly

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Went to the Boat Show in Sarasota today and bought 2 Navy Blue dock lines. Figured I saved about $1.5 million (minus the $15 for the dock lines).

Gary

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Installed three Hawker batteries, I'm amped up!!!!

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Research

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I pumped $100 worth of gasoline into her and added 1/2 gallon of XD100 oil to the oil tank. We are going fishing out of Westport, WA tomorrow for some spring time bottom fishing. Hopefully we will find a few ling cod to go with our rock fish.

WooHoo!

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Doug, Please post on your trip. I love to hear about fishing in the area.

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Cleaning and oiling teak...trying to get black mold stains off. So far tried Amazon one-step cleaner as well as a mixture of 1 part bleach to 5 parts water...we'll see.

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For safety concerns, added a turnbuckle/eyebolt to replace the flimsy wich post chain.
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data...090939.jpg

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A broken Teleflex steering cable prompted a lifting of the deck on my 1983 Revenge 22. By the time I was done:

two new steering cables
new bilge float switch
new wiring to bilge pump, was in rigging tunnel
new wiring to main circuit breaker from battery, was in rigging tunnel
two new bayonet style Scotty electrical hookups
new fuel line to motor
and last but certainly not the least, fuel tank removal with new tank installed

Happy 30Th birthday Revenge, boy am I tired of working on you. Let's hope everything I replaced lasts another 30 years.

John

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Amen John

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You certainly have been busy.

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Some serious prop testing today! 12:45 at Ft Desoto ramp. Testing two maybe three props.

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Replaced trim seals on my 1999 70 hp Yamaha. I made a tool for removing the trim ram seal caps out of a socket that worked well. I probably will not need it again for more than a few years so if anyone wants to borrow it, let me know.

Also I found out through research on these forums that a Yamaha, around my year and horsepower will not send power to the coil until a certain rpm parameter is met, I think it is 330 rpm. My motor would be an embarrassment to crank on the ramp but once on the water would crank like a new one the rest of the day. I found my battery to be the culprit. At the ramp, the boat has set for days or weeks without being run, so the battery hasn't has a charge put to it, but run it across the harbor, and it gets a good charging. So if you having the same problem, check your battery and cables, because they will cause the starter to not spin fast enough, therefore no spark, and no crank.

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Been messin with the rig this week..finally got the engine cover painted and decaled...more prep work before going into the atlantic in mid may..we only had 1 month last eason, being newbies . oh, the trailer tires ..get this..the date code week 29..2011..yes the trailer was new last year..the tires are checked cracked on the sidewalls..chinese junk..so i ordered some goodyear marathons today..u got it..made in china..i guess we cant make tires in this country anymore..hmmm must be too dirty of work..willl see how long these last..gotta love it..its all a bout boats !! enjoy

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Put the first coats of varnish on the mahogany cooler cleats and the Fly Top mounting blocks (Interlux Schooner Gold...man that's thick stuff!). Could not believe the grime behind the mounting blocks when they were removed, had not been cleaned in it's 35 years I'm sure! Removing, sanding and applying the first coats on the console cleats tomorrow.

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Restoration of 1984, 18ft Outrage 99.9% complete, waiting for new windscreen from Kel tech, today compounded interior and waxed, tomorrow install RPS seat, grease buddy bearings and take her out for sea trials to runs new 130 HP e-tec. Wish me luck.

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Took our 1984 18 ft Outrage out on seatrials today after a 1 1/2 yr restoration. Mostly due to $$$$$$. I got our 130 hp E-tec up to 38 mph (GPS) @ 5700 rpm. I had throttle left but was (@ the time) worried I would over rev the motor and water conditions. Now I understand the throttle over rev would have prevented that. But the boat ran great, there was a good chop on the water due to gusting wind and a lot of boat traffic due to an aircraft carrier coming home (thank you to all of our military). I had a 1980 17 ft Montauk and I have to say for what I do, the Outrabe is my final boat. It's a dream. Thanks to Whaler Cental for all the knowledge I gleamed here and to those who responded to my questions.

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Started to remove my rub rail for my new replacement. Drilling out what seems to be a million rivets that hold the rub rail on. Sanding and varnishing the teak on the gunnels prior to reinstalling the rub rail.

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Took her for a sunset cruise last night. Beautiful evening.

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Changed out props from 14 3/4 x 17 to 14 3/4 x 18. Will test pretty soon. Installed new wind screen so the old original one will go to someone who will need it .

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Reworked the worn out tilt section of my Magic Tilt trailer. Drilled and hard bolted the entire tilt section together. Much better now.

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after a long winter of working on the new to us craft..finally back in the harbor as of a couple weeks ago..its great to be back on the atlantic..getting our sealegs..

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Greased both engines Sunday. Checked the gearcase lube level (ok). Removed the propeller to check for fishing line on the prop shaft (ok). Still need to replace the external fuel filter and the oil filter. I will do that in the next two weeks, before the salmon opener on the Washington coast the 8th of June.

An update on our bottom fishing trip...we caught a few rock fish and lingcod. It would have been better to catch a few more. But, a good time was had by all...that's all that really matters.

Doug Vazquez

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New hubs and bearings on a 20-year-old Calkins trailer for my 16 SL. The bearings were actually fine, but the hubs were seriously rusting away.

John K.

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My wife and I pulled the Dauntless out of the harbor to check on the underneath after it being in the harbor dockside for 10 weeks. Only had to scrape and brush the buildup on the rear of the transom and around the engine mounts and transducer. Wasnt too bad..the bottom paint is doing its job..back in the ocean now til end of August..happy cruising !

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well its been a slow first whaler season , took it out maybe 1/2 dozen times with my two boys. managed to get the engine raised to the third hole ( now at 43 mph) , new main battery, new bearing buddies and cleaned and greased trailer bearings, couple of rough gelcoat repairs. to much work on the house and that has to stop.

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I made sure my Whaler 27 will NEVER get lost! Both my Whalers will know where they are at all times:)

Purchased and had shipped the last 2 components of my upgraded electronics, one more Garmin 6212 MFD and a XM radio module.

I am removing the 2 outdated Lowrance MFD's, a Simrad autopilot, Icom radio, and Raymarine dome radar system with a separate display on the helm.
The replacement system is the 2 Garmin 6212's side by side with a Vision chip in one of them. Only one Vision chip is required, as both chartplotters can use it over the network. Next is the GSD 26 CHIRP sounder with an Airmar TM 265 LH CHIRP transducer. A GMR™ 404 xHD Open Array Radar, GHP™ 10 Marine Autopilot System, VHF-200 Radio and the XM weather module will complete the networked package. Will be using the NMEA 2000 network to have all components working together. I had some of this installed on the Outrage 18 before the refit, but it was just too much for the small engine electrical system. This package should make a really nice setup for Offshore in the Gulf Of Mexico.

The Outrage 18 got a new GPSMAP 741xs CHIRP unit with a CHIRP transducer for it also. I think this will be enough on this boat. I purchased a new Yamaha F-115 and a Yamaha 9.9 HT with power tilt for the Outrage, and I think the more minimal electronics will be adequate for my use of this boat. The 741xs just hit the market and I got one of the very first ones out. It has a 7" touch screen. The limited small engine charging system should be able to support the electrical drain with this setup easily. I also got another VHF-200 radio for this boat, and it will also be NMEA 2000 networked with the GPS/Sounder. This package should make a nice setup for the inland lakes and coastal areas where it will be used.

So, wherever my Whalers go, they will not be lost, they should always know right where they are!

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Added my semi custom rod holders. Design taken from plans from Boston Whaler original drawings:

http://oi44.tinypic.com/9rhisg.jpg9rhisg.jpg

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I moved the trolling motor battery to port, bought new 8/2 battery cable to wire it all in. This was a must do because with me, the console, cooler seat, battery, and fuel cell all on that side the boat listed slightly to starboard. I Fixed screw holes where said battery was. I also had to rewire and repair the bow light and while I had the rubrail off, I fixed where it was pulling loose in a couple of spots. I also turned the console switch panel over so my knee doesn't bump the navigation light switch every time I stand up at the helm and turn them on. I think I used a yard of solder and shrink tube on that project. Finally I mounted the fire extinguisher under the console in a better place than it was. One of those why didn't I think of this before moments. I think today needs to be a "Whaler Wednesday" to see how the refit works out.

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I was able to get the 1990 225 HP Yamaha on my 1980 22' Revenge to run on the water hose a couple weekends ago. I picked up the boat in March and it has not been run in 4-5 years so I feel pretty good about salvaging the old motor. Now I need to replace the transom drain and make sure all the screw holes from old depth/fish finder brackets are sealed up. After that I'll be ready to test her out on the lake.

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Got the Big John downrigger working. had to take it apart clean the motor brushes and com. Fresh grease in the gear housing and a new spring release. Ready to slay some salmon and trout. And a new pole for my lead core trolling set-up

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reached my hands down in the cold atlantic water to scrape off sea buildup on the 2 scuppers..then took her for a 2 hour cruise down the coast and backwas nice and flat so i could tach 4 to 5 k sweet..wont be long before boating withdrawals set in..

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just started the resto on the steering on my 1965 sport. the bezel was painted black like the rest of the boat all the chrome was peeling and discovered that it is brass. don't know wether to polish the brass or re chrome. but im getting closer. at least that's what I keep telling myself.

EDIT: Added the full 4 digit year instead of an abbreviation.

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Well after pulling the power head off my 1999 70hp Yamaha to install an OEM trim switch and repainted my trim motor housing, I found a broke leaf spring on the left side of my trailer. I just learned that leaf springs are special order for shoreland'r trailers. They are open end slipper springs that are shorter than what the local trailer shop has in stock. But, in the process of all this, I got a keel roller mount for the stern. That will make me feel better about this bunk only trailer.

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Well I was at it again today on the boat. I finally installed a tachometer in the dash. I was using an old discarded Yamaha tach when I was searching for the right prop earlier this year and I have been wanting to make a permanent installation since.

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got into the inner zinc anodes in the engine while winterizing..never been in there before..they were very deteriorated..had to bust them out..local shop ordered me a pair..27 bux each..guess theyll save the internals on the engine..

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I installed a no feedback steering helm last week on my 15' and today my Ritchie compass came in the mail. It looks good on the console. I hope to never need it but it still looks cool. I just hope my windshield comes from Upd plastics soon.

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re-varnished and fixed some damage on the old mahogany rub rail, its been a month long process...

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So far I took some things out of our 13 and put them away in their proper location....

Inflated the trailer tires and lubed the steering cable.

Our whaler is pretty low maintenance.

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In the process of ordering red rub rail from Twin Cities Marine and trying to stay warm!!!

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Three new matching fenders. The old ones were found at flea markets. Served the purpose but had no class

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I built this boat shed for my Montauk 170:

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr...4bcef2.jpg

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I cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. When I thought I was finished, I cleaned some more. My poor girl had "sand in the pants ((fuel tank)". Cleaned the tank and removed the deck cover over the fish locker. I think I heard the boat say thanks. What I thought was a compromised deck for the fish locker was old leaves over thirty five years in the seam. Some one left the drain plug in too long over several seasons and leaves collected. That old boat stood the test of time and deserves cleaning. She weathered it well.
Garris

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Blacksmithdod, what are the dimensions of your new shed ? Nice job, i may just build one too ..tks

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It's 12' wide between the posts, 20' long with a 1' overhang on both ends. Contact me offline if you want more specifics.

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I stayed up late with my love last night. I was in and out of her and all over her, I don't think there was a line on the I did not touch.


I wet sanded my boat.

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Look like a great Valentine's day!

Can I hate you a bit you bunch of southerners for your year-round boating season? ;-)

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Yea, that'll be ok:)

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gotta hang some ss rodholders off this thing..anybody got recommendations on which type u have, or what works for u ? tks

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Bob,
I looked up your hull for a picture (Dauntless 160 2006 Yachtworld for sale). Have you considered a rod holding transom bar that would attach at the stern (looks like existing railing might work for support). I have had no luck finding a clamp mount rod holder that could stand up to trawling that would not make me cringe for how tight I had to screw down (it would still move, scratch stainless, or casting would crack) for the horizontal stainless rails. Drift fishing or use of downrigger, no problems. Whalerbob turned me onto "C.E. Smith midmount rod holder 53610A" that mount on my vertical stainless rail support posts but it looks from the picture not many 90 degree verticals on you boat. Maybe using the fully adjustable clamping holders on your angled vertical supports.
gchuba

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I have been shopping online for some parts.

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tks for the replies, chuba, coincidently i was leaning toward that ce smith holder..will have to ck it out again before laying down the bux..tks

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Bob,
I was originally going to buy 4 of the CE Smith 53610a rod holders to go on my vertical rail supports. I changed my order to 2 because I had clearance at one of the areas where I could get the "adjustable mid mount" stainless rod holders to work. My electric downriggers are mounted under my top rail with very tight clearance from vertical support (hence the CE Smith). On the angled vertical support for your boat you may want to play with the 2 direction adjustable style before going CE Smith. I would guess any vertical support angle above 70 degrees would work.
Garris

ps the CE Smith is a fine looking piece of hardware

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Sanded and applied 2nd coat of varnish to super sport interior. 1988 15 SS

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Bottom paint went on today..ready for launch.for the season..made my own rodholders from pvc tubing..sainless steel hose clamped to rear seat rails..cheap thrills

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My 1960 Sport 13 got her new rain gear--a brand new Mills mooring cover which I picked up at 33% discount from their clearance sale. Even had some showers right after rigging it for the first time. Love the water droplets beading up and heading for the gunnels.

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On my 5th application of tung oil for the gunwales. Nice paste working up with the sanding (using a multi tool with 400 grit designated for boat use). Truly resisting the urge for putting the stainless rails and rub rail back on. Want the gunwales dialed in before the new rigging, I do not even want to walk over it to work on the interior.
gchuba

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alright everybody..its now time for less work and more play..get those whalers back out on the water ..thats an order..

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Working on a flaky bilge pump lately..must be the float sticking. Somebody said put some Tide detergent down there and let it slosh around for a bit. Anybody got some ideas? The bilge pump setup is a Rule 1100gph with an external float in a box.

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I took her fishing for the second time this week. However this is the norm since I retired.

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Added 2 flush mount rod holders to the back casting deck for near shore trolling. Also had the canvas shop install 2 Velcro flaps in the bimini to allow 6 rod tips to stick above the bimini when they are in the front mounted console rocket launchers. Fishing tomorrow........

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out of the atlantic and home from the seacoast from all summer in the harbor...cleaning and fall maintenance will begin...

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Bob,
I pine for your issue. My Whaler is getting retrofit this year. Cleaned, wired, anchor winch, jack plate, repower, gel coat repair, and other dignities. She did not and will not see action against fish this year but a deserved rest after 35 years of use and an owner that is resigned to give her a genuine rigging without stroking his own ego to get her in the water.

Garris

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I stood up for the Whaler name today in defending the pleasurable time spent working on my eternal refit.
Some of our local boaters can exclusively burn gas while at the helm and jealously scoff at the time invested in my selfish pleasure.
Patience can be a rewarding virtue when working at making your Whaler "Just Right".
The secret is in the pudding and savoring the time getting there :)

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In answer to the original question, I bought two pop-up cleats for mounting in the gunwale centers for spring-lines and/or fenders of my little dinghy.

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it s always very interesting for me personally to see how involved u guys will get in restoring and working on your rigs. chuba, thats quite an undertaking..good for you, very impressive..and ritzy.. i agree , its therapeutic for me to work on my boat..isnt it great to have such a hobby..thanks all for chiming in..
i busted my butt today taking all the upholstery off and my wonderful wife cleaned those while I started cleaning up the hull and transom..also i found that starbrite non skid deck cleaner works great..

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Today's plans... Sand nonskid and fill more holes!

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Finished fiberglassing the rigging tunnel in place on my 1979 sport/custom 15 footer. All that's left is the sprue hole in the bow locker.

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Well it's been awhile, but I purchased a couple new deep cycle batteries and a wireless remote for the bow mounted power guide Minn kota. It works terrific.

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Fall maintenance..got right into the 4 stroke..cam belt tightened, found another internal zinc to replace, filters, oil and filter chg, prop service, gotta drain lowerend, however, looks good as is..gotta thoroughly clean bilge float..was an issue this summer...havin' some fun

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My 24 gallon Moeller on the Montauk 170 was leaking out of the top. I replaced the gasket where the gauge is, but that didn't help, so I bought the new 22 gallon Moeller made for the Montuak 170. It arrived yesterday. I pulled the old tank out. I need to fill in some holes and re-locate the brackets where the straps will be. The new tank fits under the seat a lot better. Ought to have it done by this weekend.

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I looked at it, in the garage under the cover, gonna fire the lil B up this weekend and raise some hockey sticks. Time for a detail.

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I got the trailer and boat registered. I'm going to take her out tonight. The first time in the water in over 4 years. Wish me luck.

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Installed 2 spring line or center fender cleats in the gunwale of the 2008 Montauk 150 yesterday. Turned out nice and just 15 minuted for each. Drilling the 7/8" hole and the 2 screw holes each.
I know I'll like it.
See bad picturesa (I had to take them under the cover this morning so "blind" taking. I'll take a picture this weekend while boating showing a better view.
http://wilsonbrinker.com/wp-content/u...Cleat2.jpg
http://wilsonbrinker.com/wp-content/u...Cleat1.jpg

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Put on new stainless steel bow light, chock and cleat pin on my 1972 16. About wore all the chrome off the old bronze one. Also added Mariner ProSport 8 2 bank battery charger, the previous one died, but it was still under warranty and Mariner replaced it.

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I ordered a bow cushion for my wife and dog to curl up on :)

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I added one to my Montauk at the beginning of the season and my wife and kids love it...

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Went to East Fork Lake, Ohio looking at Fall colors.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=...mp;theater

Doug

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Finally found a used gas tank mat for it. The color is different, but, at least I have it. Maybe I will paint it. I also finished installing the new rub rail, just in time for the shrink wrap guys to wrap it up tomorrow! What a shame.

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Got my Blue Sea Fuse Block in today.
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-System...fuse+block

Bought some 10/2 wire to go from the battery to fuse block on the back side of the console. 30amp inline fuse, heat shrink connections with some liquid tape.

After installing the fuse block, I was able to install a 12V power outlet (cigarette lighter style) and move my GPS off the battery terminals and onto the fuse block.

I just glued some 3/4" painted plywood to the inside of the console to mount fuse block and power supply. Wired tied everything up neatly and looks good. Nice to clean up the wiring at the battery a little.

With wire, connectors, fuses, etc. probably around $60

Doug

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Gave a clinic on wet sanding.
400 grit to the inner top side going clockwise from Starboard to Port and getting special attention to the top cap section.
Good thing will reside in the fact that once the work moves toward completion my patience will be armed and ready to tackle scrubbing my driveway with a toothbrush and feeling fully confident and trained for the detail.

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Yesterday I put my 15 SS project in the water for a first time. This boat had not been run in over four years. The motor ran smooth at all speeds. I had raised it two holes. Had a little glitch with the steering which will be next weeks project. Philpott Lake was beautiful as the fall colors are starting to show. 1988 15 SS with 60 HP Johnson

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Congrats Tom!!

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get a little split of bubbly and break it on the bow !! congrats too

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finally repaired my bilge hatch hinge correctly..using aluminum and ss hardware..im getting the hang of this oceangoer..happy fall..i gotta find a way to take this rig to the carolinas where its nicer now

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Bob, you should be commended for starting the greatest thread on the site, in my opinion :)

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Dear Silentpardner, a great ful thanks for your kind words. Your reply prompted me to go in and checkout what you float on ! Nice....i love looking at the older rigs...maybe someday I will get to experience how those boats feel on the water....you inspire me to find a project boat to get into restoring..this just might be the beginning of my search..thank you again for the compliments...safe boating

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Covered / tarped the whaler today, after removing contents. Not the greatest feeling, however, its our first sign of snowfalling tonite..33 degrees..a quiet snow falling..
this year I ran string s from the ridgepole hoping that the cover will shed the snow well, maybe without my help. It is nice to be able to continually improve on the way we do these things. Thanks to my wifes help to get this done and it only took us a little more than an hour.. its great that she shares in this boating experience. Thanks to you all in your sharing of projects and ideas.
A Healthy, Happy, Enjoyable and Festive Season to all You Whalerites ! Gotta love this site !!

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Well, this my first Whaler that I purchased last month (check one off the bucket list); and I was dying to put it in the water this fall. But after taking it to Bass Pro to have the engine checked for hickeys and having some work done on it, the temperature has plummeted with snow in the immediate future, So, I took the batteries out and put it in storage for the winter. Had a great conversation with the techs about caring for the engine, as this is my first power boat; I'm a former kayaker. It's going to kill me looking at pictures, reading this and other websites, and dreaming of the coming spring.

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This week I gave my Whaler a new toy....a Garmin Echo 50dv GPS/depth finder with down view sonar. Here's a link to Garmin's web page on this unit.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-th...19860.html

I won't be able to get the boat out to play with the GPS until January when we come back down to AZ, but at least it's installed. Just from playing with this unit in the garage I can't wait to get it out on the water and see what that downview sonar looks like.

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Cleep, congrats on the new rig and welcome to the club...the winter will go fast and we will be back on the water soon..good luck and hava ball with the boat..youre gonna love it

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GFC, that downview sonar looks pretty awesome..will be making us jealous..pls let us know how it goes...hmmmm loooking for mermaids

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Bob, I will, but it'll be in the last half of January. The boat's down in AZ, we're back in WA but will be down there after the holidays.

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tapped on the tarp covering to let some snow fall off...bummer..i'd rather be whalering !!!!! happy new boating year

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alright, my boat is still buried in snow, however, theres a lot of u more fortunate guys that can boat all year.. i know u must be holding out on me..somebodys gotta be working on his boat somewhere !!!!!!!!!hope youre havin some fun

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Before storing for the winter, I removed the RPS from my 1979 Newport, removed all the old upholstery and ripped all the seems to create sewing patterns, my daughter will be crafting that next week, this weekend I stripped the varnish from the wood trim on the RPS backrest.

Next step is to clean up the oxidized wood and refinish

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I put the new registration stickers on and started the polish and wax routine.

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I drove the 30 miles inland on icy roads to my workshop in the country,trudged through waist high snow to open the garage door. First thing I did was walk around both Whalers to make sure nobody broke in and damaged them over the winter. All good, so checked out the 1968 custom Nauset and made a mental note to re-wire a new bilge pump in the tunnel. Then walked around the 1964 Sakonnett that got a new paint job last Spring. After promising myself to finish the restore this summer, and to then start checking out E-tec's for her re-power I headed home to shovel the driveway,yet again! On the way home decided to never spend another winter in Michigan (although that may involve a big cardboard box home under a bridge in South Florida).
Hope everyone here has a safe boating season this year. Chris

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Finished my 8th coat of varnish, made the cover and frame that will cover my project when I move it outdoors for the summer, ordered new battery wires to accommodate battery move to new location, fixed trailer lights and did I mention more varnish? This project has helped me get through the winter! Can't wait to get her in the water.

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I looked at my whaler from the driveway and wondered how long it'll be til the 5 foot snow banks receed so I can even get to the boat. No major projects planned. Just cannot wait to get her in the water and share a beer.

Stephen

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Well, it was 79 degrees here in coastal South Carolina yesterday. Still too cold to put the boat in the water. Maybe when it breaks 85. Shouldn't be long I don't think, a week or so.

Of course, we do have some crazies here, like Huckleberry, who probably goes out when it's a frigid 65 degrees.

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Yep, what he said.

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You're spoiled. I would be all over it, if it was 79 degrees.

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nice to see some work in progress, some warm weather ..enough to go out...some of us are awaiting the sno drifts to melt...some have no plans...i personaly dont have anything to do except spring cleaning and will test in my lake here before puting in up in maine for the season..trickle charged my battery today, which i do a few times while in winter storage..i might be able to get to the boat..its outside..by april 1..maybe nxt yr i will find a place under cover ..so i can mess with it during the winter..always nice to mess around thinkin spring..thanks for chiming in..always interesting

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The snow was gone yesterday so I was able to walk over to the quanset hut storage in the back yard to look at the boat. Boat looks in good shape no critters so now I can't wait until it is 60 degrees or so to go boating.
Snow flurries in the forecast so we must wait

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Ordered a new Continental trailer for my 1998 Daunteless 15. The old one finally got past the point of prudent repair after 16years...RIP. Should be back on the road next week.

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Made the appointment today to get my very first Whaler out of storage...next week it goes in the water. Picture me excited and happier than a clam.

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Connected a Fusion Bluetooth module to my Fusion MS-RA50. Very easy to install.... well other than trying to twist and get access to the far side of a 17 Montauk console. Connected right up to my I 5 phone. Going to be very convenient with phone and Ipod.

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Finished sanding RPS wood, looking not so bad after 35 years of neglect, gave one coat of stain, looks even better, varnish will start on the weekend.

Started stripping bright red paint off of sump cover and front anchor hatch, yes bright red, go figure what previous owner was thinking.

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On 3/19/2015 I wen to APF Manufacturing in Hauppauge, NY to review and pick out Flexiteek flooring for the Helm, Cockpit and Swim Platforms, and Rosewood Flooring for the Cabin, for my first ever Boston Whaler, a 2015 Conquest 285. We also went over the top with a spending spree and added a Flir MD625 (thermal nightvision), two 12'' Garmin 7212 Chartplotters/Fishfinders, KVH Satellite Tracvision TV1, Garmin HD Radar... and then hit West Marine for some safety equipment and a brand new 6' fiberglass dock box... When we got home, we went online and designed our own vinyl lettering/logo for the Dock Box. Will be SUPER Excited once we get our boat delivered so everything can get installed!!!!

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I took it fishing.

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gary..its gonna be nice having a new trailer to carry the dauntless..nice rig..loving my dauntless

cleep, congrats on getting the new whaler out of storage..i hope you get addicted to the water as i am..safe boating

viniadf..that conquest is quite the rig..theres one in my harbor...unbalievably beautiful..

nice to see all the stuff going on..its making me feel alive again..itll be a couple weeks before i can get to my boat to take the tarp off..cant wait..

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The snow melted enough for me to go take a walk around my Montauk...just wanted to check on the shrink wrap. It help up well, no holes, there was a LOT of snow on it...not bad considering it's the second year I've used it!

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acid washed the bottom to remove the stains from last year, then polished and waxed the transom. Used it ALL day last Sunday!

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brad, i know what its like trying to work in and under my center console..i think ours are the same..unreal..good luk

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whalerman...im new to this..what is acid wash ? sounds scarey..glad u got out on the boat..im envious

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The new Continental EW1515V trailer came in on Friday and we picked our boat up on Saturday. Unfortunately the boat had sat out in the elements for almost 2 weeks. Some of that time was without the cover on it and the Oak trees did there job on it. % hours cleaning required to bring our baby back to show condition. The Trailer fits perfectly and it tows much better than the 17 year old original Continental. Smaller 480 X12 wheels means a little lower profile which makes it easier to get into the garage. All in all, well worth the purchase price.

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Bob, I use a product called SLX, made by St. Lucie Chemical Co. I believe. All I have to do is get an old wash cloth, terry cloth material , and squeeze out some on the cloth and just wipe it on and the stain literally disappear with no scrubbing. It is a mild acid and it will let you know if you have any cuts on your hands soon. After wards I wash with regular boat soap and water, dry and then polish or wax.

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I charged the battery, primed the engine and fired her up. After a full year of restoration, she is slated to go into the water on Friday for the start of the 2015 season. It was the end to a long list of repairs. 1976 - 2015 and looking as good as ever.


-1976 Boston Whaler Outrage 19'

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Stripped the bottom paint. Sanding the rest tomorrow

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Added a bow rail to my sport 15: https://plus.google.com/1094240226059...QPNaS1W71G

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In prep for our planned (but no date set as of yet) summer long trip down the Columbia and up the coast of WA and into Canadian waters I put set of bow cleats on my 2010 13' SuperSport.

I also picked up the tow line assembly for it. It includes a bridle that mounts to the stern of the tow boat plus two tow lines (one 50' and one 100') and a 6' section that will be somewhat permanently attached to the bow eye so we don't have to swim under the bow to attach a tow line.

I'm going to have the same company (Top Knot) make another bridle that will attach to the two new cleats and pass through the thimble at the front end of the 6' section. That will spread the load of the tow between three points (bow eye and two cleats).

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NOTHIN!

She's perfect....

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Annual acid bottom wash today. Looks like brand new.....

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100 Hour Service...
Lower Unit Fluid
Oil and Filter
Fuel Filters
plus some new grease for the trailer bearings...

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Took the Dauntless 15 out of storage and charged the battery yesterday. Air temp 47 degrees, water temp estimated 47 degrees. Wife wanted to put the boat in the water, who am I to argue? First short cruise of the year, planning for a longer Easter cruise today.

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awesome activity goin on here ! thanx for all the pix...great looking boats and trailers etc..good 4 u guys ! 5 weeks til launch here..still alot of snow in backyard.. i'm puting in..dont care if theres icebergs out there ! happy boating..big smile

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New 94 quart cooler.
Compete set of cushions in the making at Andersons'.

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Took it out for a run up the St. Johns river to test out the new prop. And of course stopped for lunch and a cold beverage before heading back to the ramp.

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Finished most of my winter projects this past week. I am the happy new owner of a 1996 Outrage 19 II. Installed a 2-bank battery charger, rebuild all 6 carbs on the outboard, lower oil change, new spark plugs, installed Racor fuel filter and ran new fuel lines, installed fish finder, installed new stereo & 4 new speakers, and cleaned everywhere I could.

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Put in a bilge pump, fix the control box, and cables ( broke), remove some more old screws and plug the holes, checked the tackle box, made some sandwiches, going fishing in the morning.

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I looked at it in the garage yesterday....and put my tackle box in it for safe keeping.

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Pulled the boat out of the shed this afternoon. Didn't pump the bulb in the fuel line and the 90hp 4-stroke Merc fire right up. I did of course have a problem with the trailer wiring (trailer wiring is such a POS), but got it fixed.

We'll head out on the Folly River tomorrow, cross the Stono River and anchor off of Little Bear Island. The wind is supposed to be 15-25 out of the ENE so will probably be a bit rough when we're exposed to the ocean. Only supposed to be in the low 70's, a bit cool for boating.

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blacksmithdog, congrats on your 3rd whaler ! great pictures and stories about your previous boats..and all youve done in enjoying the sport..safe boating

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My whaler got a fresh new cover( of snow last week). Fortunately it melted pretty fast and I think we're done with that $#!$, starting to warm up.

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Actually, the current Whaler is the 6th one total. The three I mention on my personal page are just in the past 5 years or so.

It was a bit windy and cool today, so instead of heading to the Folly River which is exposed to the ocean in a few places, we went to the upper Ashley River. Didn't see any alligators though. Whaler did great on its first outing of the year, no issues what so ever.

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Uncovered the Dauntless today, installed battery and fired right up..Will begin to treat the upholstery and water repellent on all the coverings..the bottom paint looks good from last year..now i will putt til she gets launched in the harbor for the season next month..about 65 here today..first real nice day of spring..was a long time coming..happy boating to all..yahooo

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We took our 1971 13' Sport out on Lake Pleasant AZ today for about 4 hours. 90* with no wind or clouds and very few boats on the water.

We saw one eagle and a few blue herons while out. Then we finished the day at a waterfront bar for a beer and chili.

Darn near a perfect day!

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A little wash, installed the cushions and various item back into it for the season. New set of rod holders on the rails. Bad news was found a few things that need fixing. No gasket on airbox cover and bottom carb is leaking fuel when motor is tilted up. Next warm day it gets a wash, wax and lower unit lube changed plus the two new issues.

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Polish and wax inside and out. I think I'm going to get one of those low speed auto polishing machines today. I'm getting too old for this

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Well, you fellas will all get a kick out of this one. This week, pulled my Whaler, my first, out of storage and spent a day cleaning it up for the season. Yesterday, a colleague's husband who has forgotten more about boats than I know, came over and we took it to a local lake. Put it in the water, the Merc fired up, and we blissfully headed across the lake. At the far end near the dam, a park ranger stepped out of his car replete with flashing lights and asked (told) me to return to the dock, which I did. He told me he had received complaints that a boat with a motor was on the lake and that he HAD to write me a ticket, couldn't just give me a warning and send me on my way. When I explained my ignorance (previously I had paddled this lake many times in my kayak and had boats whiz by me WITH motors) he explained that the rules had changed a couple of years ago... Too bad the lady who registered my boat at the parks administration office didn't read the boat registration that clearly stated the parameters of my 15 footer. Now I'm $45 lighter but a bit wiser. Tuition, I guess, in Boating 101.
So...words to the wise: check where you are going to go for hp/motor restrictions.
That said, cruising down the lake in my new to me Whaler was all that I hoped it would be.

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sorry to hearthat cleap, things never stop changing..i just got word there will be an excise tax on my boat to put it in the ocean this summer..whatabunchofcrap !! i shouldnt complain tho..now that im semi retired.. i get more use out of my rig than 90 percent..whaler on my friend !

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Installed a Perko switch to the cranking/trolling motor batteries.

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Picking my whaler up from storage this afternoon after I fight the DC traffic... New Venture alluminum trailer delivered yesterday...going to switch out trailers and make the adjustments tonight then bring her home. Once home over the next couple of weeks I will reinstall all the teak (removed to oil over winter) and cusions, install newly made teak cooler cleat, new Lowrance chartplotter/depthsounder combo, install new light on T-top, new taylor made boat cover, wax and polish, put batteries back in..install new battery switch....boat has a perko dual battery switich under console that when in off position does not turn off cranking battery. I have tried to figure this out to no joy(even replaced the switch). I had been disconnecting the cranking battery while anchored and swimming as to not drain the battery from radios running. I am going to install a single switch back near the cranking battery that I can just flip on my way into the water...leaving DC in about 64 minutes to go play in traffic...

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We are leaving AZ and heading back to WA tomorrow so we packed up our 1971 13' Sport to go into storage until late October. I used 3 bows to keep the covers raised so rainwater won't puddle up plus two inner tubes (from car tires). The tubes are standing on their ends and will support the covers.

The boat will be covered with a lightweight cover that is secured with straps to the frame to keep it in place. Over that will be a silver plastic tarp that is bungeed from side to side under the trailer and hull.

It'll stay that way until late October when we come back down.

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Launched my new to me Montauk 17 from the public ramp in Ocean City NJ and took it for a run to Corson's Inlet and back. A little chilly but it ran great!

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Went fishing with my best friend. First outing since installing the new battery. 800 cranking amps spun the Merc 60 2 stroke to life in a hurry.

I stopped counting once we got to 20 fish in the boat. Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Ladyfish, Black Seabass, Sail Cats, and 4 small sharks.

Heck of a day, Ollie....

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I had my 2003 Montauk detailed and bottom painted. Then I had my mechanic install a battery switch, a second battery, engine serviced, and installed a gas/water separator. Then I purchased a lowrance hds 7 touch gen 2 with gps, depth /fish finder with side scan and structure,a sonic hub, and marine speakers. All ready to go fishing I just need Mother Nature to cooperate.

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As an Earth Day present to my 1961 Nauset, I called my local family owned Evinrude dealer, and bought a brand new, clean running, ETEC 90hp for her.

Should have it installed by Saturday. Feel like a kid waiting on Christmas,

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Good 4 you Spuds, a new 90 Evinrude is gonna be sweet on that boat..send us a pix..congrats

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Put a brand new Loadrite Elite under it. Can't give towing a try yet, as the wrong wheels are on the trailer, waiting now for the aluminum's to come in.

I am really surprised how many people have boats for sale - without trailers - the wrong trailer (rollers) or trailers that are barely road worthy. Have yet to see a used boat/trailer that had working brakes.

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I have the HDS 7 Gen 3 waiting to go on the boat. I only got the one transducer so far though, side scan version.

A little frustrating - I refused to open the manual and it took me a half hour to figure out how to turn off the simulator. I sure do miss the days of the original Northstar 95* series of GPS units that needed no manual to figure everything out.

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Started the lengthy and costly process of making my new to me 17 Outrage mine,
For starters got the replacement wheels and found out I have two damaged studs.
Then found spongy brakes. After bleeding brakes on my brand new trailer, a leaking master cylinder.
Added socket for another eBay score, a "local to me" Power Caster III in great shape
The boat - making it mine.
Had my wife stitch up the tears in the console cover
Repaired or replaced:
Bow and stern lights, LED's
VHF and chart plotter sounder Standard GX-2200, Lowrance HDS7 Gen 3, side scan and CHIRP transducers
Flush mount, with battery disconnect and USB Cgarge port
GAM 22 VHF antenna
Moved oil tank to console, in battery box with cutout for level
Replaced many wires
Adddd fuse block
Low voltage didconnect relay with remote switch (instead of 2nd battery)
Low profile bilge pump in live well
Recovered backrest (build up old to fit 9.5" cover)
eBay score for complete fusion set
Replaced missing RPS hinge with simple stainless Bimini parts
Replaced sun burnt gauges (Yamaha MFG's) with a miss matched non working set (originals were sun burnt)
New panel for gauges
Flag pole (small)
Found 4 screw holed under oil tank that were never sealed :-(
Sealed 3 of them, drilled a 1" + hole (whatever size the bait well plugs are) in the last to help dry it out
Replaced bulb fuel line
Re-bed Bimini attachments
Fortress anchor and new rode, with some 1/4" stainless chain I had
Started repair process of holes drilled in top of console, several chips and voids on top sides
Cleaned up a lot of the black mold
Doubled the screws on the console to deck attachment (most were loose)
Installed a Marinco battery charger I had laying around with a shore power connector
I'm sure there is more I don't recall sitting here in pain after tripping over one of the wheel chocks and landing on my elbow.

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Duane, thats the longest list of work ive seen yet..u should be commended for all the hard work..I know what its like tho, i got addicted to movin forwrd makin mine personal..expensive hobby ! good 4 u..its gonna be a nice float' tks for sharing

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Went out in the great egg harbor inlet fishing but only got a few sharks.

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Maiden launch, test ride, recover - and all went smooth. But there is still little water in Shark River.....

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Now that I have installed a Perko switch, I finally consolidated all of my accessory circuits to one battery and have the cranking battery exclusive to the engine. I can crank the engine with battery #1 and then switch to battery #2 if it needs charging, especially on the days where I'm using the trolling motor a lot. Also, now that I have done this I don't have multiple leads stacked on the battery terminals, which from what I understand is not a good practice. After the holiday, I will shorten the engine control cable. I have about eight feet of it doubled up behind the mahogany seat clamps. By the time I'm done I will have removed five pounds worth of unnecessary wire.

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I finally started "restoring" my 1965 13' Sport. I spent Sunday removing the engine, stripping the interior and then giving the boat a good scrub with Crud Cutter. Then I removed the non-factory rub rail that was attached with screws every 4" - 6". Yeah, LOTS of screw holes to repair. I removed the non-factory bow light and found it was stuck in with Marine Tex. I pulled a fiberglass cap that had been placed over the transom and that was covering the stencil number. The cap was evidently there because a previous clamped on engine had worn through the gel coat and edge of the fiberglass and caused the fiberglass on the transom to start to delaminate. So now I need to fix that, fill a BUNCH of screw holes, fix a crunched spot on the port side of the bow and then repaint. Yeah, you, I know. Gel coat is better and lasts longer. And if I had the time, facilities and extra money I'd go that way. Once I get a little further along with this project I'll look in to doing a project album.

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Decided the 1997 17 Outrage just wasn't going to cut it for mixed company, given the 17 OR is about twice as big as our previous 15 CC.
So there is now a 1999 21 Outrage with a head next to the 17.

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Took it fishing

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We took our 13' Super Sport out for some exercise today. It was a beautiful day to be on the water--mid 80's, zero wind and only a few other boats on the water. We cruised a few miles up river to a dock in Richland so we could tie up then walk up to the Farmers' Market.

When we got there, this little boat was already tied up so we tied on the opposite side of the dock.

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Wait a minute. You mean you can't see our Whaler? Here's a better shot. I guess the "Rule of Tonnage" would apply in this situation.

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Here's my Admiral and 5-year old First Mate. He drove most of the way up there and all the way back. On my lap, of course.
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One of my bow rail screws holes near the center console was stripped and vibrating. I drilled it with a #11 bit and put a stainless rivet in. It looks nice and seems tight. I'll let you know how it holds up.
The heavy duty hand rivet tool recommended in a post here from Amazon had no problem setting the stainless rivet.

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Just paced an order with Mike at Nautical Lumber in Michigan or a teak anchor/ live well cover for my boston whaler v-20. They do awesome work. Looking forward to it!

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Moved my new Whaler from my friend's yard to her permanent home. Washer her deck, tested her electronics. Tomorrow I'm going to fill some chips in the hull gelcoat and give her a good polishing. Painting the hull below the waterline comes next. Looking to launch for the first time next week.

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Caught the first fish on my new to me boat, a keeper fluke.

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Sold my 1963 13 footer, bought a 1972 Katama..... Cant wait to go get it !!!

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I adjusted how she rides on the trailer in preparation for the installation of the smart tabs. Previously, the bunks protruded six inches past the transom, which meant the hull was too far forward and the bunks would get in the way of the tabs. But the biggest adjustment was my raising the rollers so 90% of the weight will be supported by the keel, not on the bunks.

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I totally rebuilt her trailer, pulled all those "GD" black rollers off and built beautiful PT bunks !
No more black wheel marks all over her unpainted under belly !!!
She looks pretty happy fully supported on her new bunks !!!!

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Since I last posted on here we have....

installed a bimini
installed a new Garmin Down Vu sonar/plotter
installed two bow cleats
installed a keel guard
installed a bow eye protector

burned about 20 gallons of gas playing in the Whaler. What a great boat.

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Dropped her off for her new power plant ;)

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Pulled out the Dauntless for mid summer cleaning of transom and engine housing. My wife calls it a beard growing down there..the petit bottom paint holding up well..not many barnacles..filled the 45 gallon tank while on land..nice price difference...enjoy ur summer !
was looking at a new boat recently, rapped on the hull... nothing compares to what we float !,,haha

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Just bought a 2005 Montauk 170 last month... replaced the gas tanks with a Moeller 22 gallon tank. Added a 2nd battery with an on/off switch. Bought a boat cover for when in it's stored in the marina.
For My self a BW red visor and a BW hitch cover.

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I'm getting Little Beach all packed up for a tow to Seattle on Thursday. It's about 250 miles each way and over the Cascade Mountains on the way.

We're spending 3 days boating around Lake Union, the Ship Canal and Lake Washington before packing her up to go to Mount Rainier where we're spending two nights exploring around the mountain.

No boating in that part of the trip, it will just be sightseeing.

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We had a great trip to Seattle. Boated two days of the three we were there but got rained out Sunday. That's OK though because we watched football much of the day.

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Got some salt water on her........Charleston, SC

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I Installed an LED flood light to light up the rigging station for those early morning trips in the dark.

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After three marvelous days on the water ( the seas were one foot or less..yowzer ) my wife and I took the boat out of the water. What a great time running down to Portsmouth in the Piscataqua river and up into Kennebunkport and all around. Fishing was disappointing, however , the cruising was exceptional. Now back in New Hampshire, the cleaning begins. Plenty of small mussells clogging the scuppers, and growth all under the transducer and engine housing. A good dousing of bleach and powerwashing and she is feeling better already. 3M polish all around and she is looking good.. My 115 hp Merc seems to run better every season Ive owned it. Flawless. Hope I dont jinx anything here. Petit bottom paint held up well for its second season..clean underneath..Well the summer is closing in fast up here, but the memories will remain all winter. Hope U all had a great boating season, and for some of U, it continues. (Im envious) Greatful for this site..happy boating

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Nothing except a minor cleaning of the cockpit sole. We're getting to the end of the season so when I have time I take her to the water for a couple of hours instead of working on her.

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I'm starting to make some progress on the "restoration" of my 13' Whaler. I've been working on filling screw holes from the many screws a previous owner used to hold on a rub rail. This weekend I started using Soy Gel paint remover to remove the 4 layers of paint on the interior.

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All new upholstery for my 2001 Montauk. Also replaced most of the rusted hardware on the trailer. Looks almost new!

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Found second hand console railings for my project Montauk 17 (Thanx Dave). West marine store in town is going out of sale and they magically had 1 Moeler fuel tank white (30%) sale.(purchased) customer special ordered it and never picked it up. Also, figured out upload pic interface on this site today. Feedback over the last day or so has definitely changed my plans for re-fitting my boat... thx all.

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I'm not sure if that was a good idea. The bunks are much better carrying the weight. This is not an old-fashioned boat that was built from the keel up and therefore considered the strongest part to carry the boat. This is a boat with foam sandwiched between two hull forms as you well know, therefore long bunks will get you better support than a few single point keel rollers. The boat rides and pounds on its bottom while in the water not its keel.
If the bunks are/were too long shorten them or don't pull the bow up as much and adjust the winch stand aft.

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You lucky guy!

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Did You guys get anything for Chrismas for your boats ??

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Yep! Got a gift card to West Marine for my newly purchased 2006 Outrage 190 w/ Merc Verado 150 & Whaler (Karavan) trailer!

My beloved 1990 Newport 17 will be going on the market. It'll kill me.

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Yep! A keelguard, battery box straps and new decals including the harpoons that go down each side below the gunnells. Santa even brought my daughter a new life jacket and a Penn battle II combo.

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Took it to the lake to get all the salt off the trailer, boat, and really flush out the engine. All the lakes are way up! Happy New Year !!

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Annuals on all five boats! (2 whalers) full details, gas tanks drained & cleaned. New travel cover for the 15, trailers serviced. Just got the new registrations in the mail! Ready to go.

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Put a fresh coat of varnish on all horizontal wood surfaces. Put new white running light on with new Specialty Marine brackets. Gettin' her ready for spring.

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For us guys in the cold weather states this thread should be renamed, "What did you do for your Whaler this winter".

November: Shopped for Yamaha F70 repower

December: repowered 1995 15 foot Dauntless with new Yamaha F70, controls, and gauges. Saw it run in 38 degree weather only to have it winterized without any sea trial. Boy am I counting the days for spring!

January: received new windshield fabricated by UPD Plastics, (6 week wait). and ordered new Powertech SCD3 SS Prop.

Coming Soon in February: Lots of polishing, windshield installation, prop installation,and general, "Spring Commissioning".

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New custom Cover!
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/125xcrrrzs...wU_m7a2mWa

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New 2000 pound fulton tongue jack .......
And - for us winter types, snugged up the cover.

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Took the whaler out on a winter outing. Bundled the oldest son and the father inlaw up and did a little prawning. Good scrub down then back into the warm shop for new nonskid.

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Took the whaler out on a winter outing. Bundled the oldest son and the father inlaw up and did a little prawning. Good scrub down then back into the warm shop for new nonskid.

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Reel Blesssed, You all are quite adventurous and Brave Hearts !! Kudos to our friends to the North ! nice picture

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I removed 4 inches of ice from the boat as my cover had an obvious leak (still haven't found the hole) and I had forgot to remove the drain plug. A mistake that I shall not make again.
The mold and mildew was extreme but the boat is pristine clean again.

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A fresh coat of wax and new decals

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Checked to see if any rodents had taken up house in the boats. None did, the Irish Spring soap seems to work and one boat has dryer(Bounce) that seem to work too.
All are dry the snow, ice, rain didn't infiltrate. All is well and all we need now is winter to be over.
12" of white stuff today. YUK

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Getting ansi..will be uncovering the Dauntless any day..bad year for mice..hoping its all good under there..treating it to a new battery..spring at last !!

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New tires and wheels for the trailer

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Question do those keelguard work?

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Montauk: New battery, oil change, took it for a ride, removed all wood for refinish, pressure wash, put cover back on.

Outrage 240: 2 new tires (damn that boat is heavy - tires were flat- destroyed my car jack), 2 new macerator pumps installed, battery charge, unclog cockpit drains.

Pressure washed and stained the dock.

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Installed new decals and put out in the sun for the paint to dry more

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Installing new igloo cooler chocks and tie downs. Maybe putting "umpteenth" coat of wax on new Yamaha F70 installed in December and not yet sea trialed.

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On 1988 Montauk 17 - Had new Evinrude E-Tec 90 installed along with all new cables, new tachometer, new voltmeter, new tilt/trim indicator. Installed new fuel/water separator. New Whaler decals. Battery box moved inside of console with all new wiring. gel coat dings repaired. Installed new Lowrance HDS-7 Gen 2 Touch and interfaced it with Standard Horizon GX2000 so that DSC will transmit location information. Installed new Martin Marine swim platform. Working on re-varnishing RPS and constructing riser blocks out of mahogany to raise RPS about 4 inches. Then time to buff out entire interior.

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man, u are good to go..enjoy the season

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assessing my corroded, rusted out pivot arm..may have to replace / trade up..if i repowered..what brand do u suggest ?

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1982 Outrage 18: New teak gunnels, refinished all out her teak,had bow rail base fittings rechromed and reinstalled, removed helmsman seats and replaced with restored eps on 4 inch risers,new rub rail, repaired gel coat dings, had lower unit seals replaced, throttle friction adjusted, new/used rear breech seat. Wash, wax and we should be good to go!

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Just finished putting the 8th coat of Pettit Flagship Varnish on all of the wood from my 1985 Montauk 17. I am looking for flush mount rod holders for the RPS, any suggestions? I purchased the boat last fall. I am planning on doing the following before putting in the water for the season...

Paint bottom blue
Adding a red stripe above the bottom paint
Either refinishing the original rod holders or replacing them with flush mounts in RPS seat
My wife baught me a bow cushion, new RPS cushion and new cooler seat cushions for Christmas from Specialty Marine- tan and brown.
Deciding what to do for a back cushion and rod holders for front of center console? Original wood and plastic with cushion from Specialty.or stainless type and new custom type cushion? Maybe use OEM from specialty and ciustomize it?
The previous owner had a small bilge in the stern that does not work anymore? Do I need one?

Any advice, suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I have the wood looking amazing and am really looking forward to showing this boat off in the Upper Niagara River this summer!,

LFABS 1985 Montauk 170 70 HP Evinrude

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Made jack stands and took the boat off the trailer. Used 3M finesse it to buff the entire hull (17 Montauk). Replaced trailer axle and springs. Waxed aluminum trailer. Will wax boat tomorrow with fleetwax. Almost ready to get some salt on her!

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Mine, I installed a Ritchie Explorer Compass Dial With Flush Mount And 12V Green Night Lighting and a CE Smith Trailer Bunk Board Guide-On, 2'

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finally got into the pivot arm issue..as merc rep directed..degrease, chip all loose rust off..wire brush..clean it up..apply rust converter by rustoleum..two coats..then 2 coats of rustoleum paint for sealer..thank God i found enough metal (cast) to work with, or i would have had to make decisions of replacing or repowering... yes it lives in the ocean..five months per year..tough job, but as u all know..its well worth it

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Took the boat for its first sea trial after 25 years of barn storage and a 2 year refit. Woo-Hoo!

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walt, what whaler do u have...howd it go

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bottom paint touch up yesterday

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I bought the boat new in 1981. 17' Sport. Fished hard in Lake Michigan until 1988 when I moved to Arkansas. Put the boat in the barn and didn't move it until 2 years ago when a farm project needed the space it was in. It had been covered the whole time and the cover was in good shape so I wasn't worried. When I took the cover off I discovered the pack rats, cats, coons, wasps, dirt daubers, snakes, and birds were using it for a house. All wood and wiring was destroyed. The gas tanks were rusted out. Hoses, steering cable and shift cables were chewed up. The hull was dirty but in excellent shape. The 1985 Evinrude with only 180 hours was full of rat s___. I completely stripped the hull, buffed it out, changed the tubes, filled holes. Mounted the motor on a jack plate. Rebuilt the lower unit and carbs. Added a center console and rear casting platform. Completely rewired including the motor harness. Hope to get a album put together. Sea trial went well. Motor runs fine. The bass and walleye on Bull Shoals are in trouble.

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1979 Revenge V-22 Custom Twin 1996/97 155 Johnson OceanRunner Series

G&J,

For the last 3 seasons since I took ownership I have been running off external tanks and mixing manually. From what I gather the VRO pumps for the oil also are the fuel pumps. The VRO pumps are still on the engines and act as pumps from the external (or internal) tanks I have been utilizing. The boat is equipped with both of the original oil tanks, although I had the VRO lines disconnected and pugged at the motor as well as disconnected the auditory oil alarms as I know the fuel is mixed appropriately. I also disconnected the rev limiter system as it was still sensing oil shortage on my initial sea trial and the engines would not rev over +/-1500 RPM.

From what I gather the VRO side of the pumps is a VERY common failure which results in the loss of many a two stroke with oil injection from the 96-97 Johnson era, additionally the pumps are almost $500 each, wholesale, without installation. Bulk 2 stroke oil can be purchased in 5 gallon pails, so my thought/idea is to fill the tank to capacity, after pressure testing, with mixed fuel. I am still trying to come up with ideas, (and would love some input) as to how I will calculate how much oil to add before re-filling as the sending unit doesn't appear to work and the nuts attaching it to the aluminum tank are looking pretty crappy. Don't want to over or under mix, nor over fill the tank!

Any thoughts on that?

I was successful in pumping out the tank! I monitored what was coming out and in the end I had 1- 1&1/2 gal water, 4-5 gallons of mixed water/gas, then +/-17 gal of somewhat decent smelling old gas, before I reached the 6 gal I had mixed and added, came out nice and blue tint and smelled good. Everything was layered as one would expect after having the boat stationary over the winter allowing for adequate time for separation to occur. In any event I have eliminated +/- 140 lbs of weight, so if I do continue to just run external tanks I have at least lightened the load of fuel which has had uneven weight distribution in the stern (my aux tanks are under the rear bench seat and I also carried an additional 22 gallons in cans stored to the stern for a total aux capacity of 34 gal).

I am contemplating adding in 6 more gal of mixed fuel and pulling her around town on the trailer for a while to slosh it well, then pumping that out and implementing a two stage Raycore filter system to keep any foreign particles which may remain in the main tank from reaching the engines. An additional obstacle is the fact that I have the only Revenge I can find any info on that has an aluminum tank, so until it is filled, I have no idea what the capacity is. (I may be biting off more than I can chew with this whole operation but at least the tank will be flushed and empty!) Can't find the stencil # on this hull suggestions as to where to look?

Thoughts on that?

John, I found the same "foam" type padding near the sending unit and can see orange "spray" type foam at the stern end of the tank, under the hatch cover as I saw in your personal page pictures. At some point someone added a through hull port and starboard that drain from the stern most compartments into the "fish well". Gary from I believe CA, commented on the "Have you seen one like..." tread and has a shutterfly link to the restoration pictures of his 79 Revenge, his gas tank was sucked concave! (again a poly tank) Here's the link https://garys22revenge.shutterfly.com/ On WC he goes by steelhead55. He's done what appears to be a great restoration job on his boat!

It seems I am certainly putting a lot of effort a boat I am supposed to be selling! Ha Ha! Can anyone say Whaler addiction?!? ;o)

Would love to hear your thoughts and comments guys!
Jeff

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Took her for a nice ride around the neighborhood, on the trailer, 15 miles, swashed the tank with new mixed fuel/cleaning additives l sucked it out into waste container and it came out nice and clean! Aluminum tank.

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installed a doel fin hydrofoil on the engine...will see how it improves bow rise..hopefully stay on plane at lower rpms also..will see soon

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Each night after dinner, for about a week, I've done little things to my 2015 150 Super Sport, which was in the water ONCE, before trailering her home and the tinkering began ...

Brand new boat. Drilled holes in the bench seat for installation of the Whaler Helm Seats. Drilled holes in the cooler for its cushion. Cut a hole in the console for a Blue Sea Systems fused switch panel. Tore out the cheap cupholders and ordered deeper stainless replacements. Glued about a dozen wire tie mounts, and screwed in a half dozen others. Added a negative bus bar and a master switch for the panel. Cut a hole in the console for depth finder cables, and for its mounting bracket. Added a dual USB charger outlet (from Blue Sea) in the hole where the 12V outlet had been, moved 12V outlet to a new hole just above the old one. Installed compass. Installed under-seat LED deck lights. Oh, caulked the gap between console and the inside wall of the boat ... something that should have been done at the factory.

Now ready for re-wiring, the right way. And the weather is about to break here along Lake Erie, so I'm right on time.

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On my 1999 Conquest 21 I replaced a 40amp breaker, refurbished the seaboard in the dash and in it I installed a new stereo and a Garmin 741xs. I was bummed to find out that there is no adapter to connect my existing transducer to the unit. That will have to wait for when I pull her out of the ocean over Memorial Day to take her camping with us at Sebago Lake!

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Began installing a raw water wash down on my 2013 190 Outrage. Oddly enough, this model does not have it as an option from the factory.

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A LOT OF WORK going on here...very cool and educational as well !

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Justin,
Glad to hear you are boating on Sebago! The cords rarely match out to the transducers and such when swapping unless they are pretty close in yr/mk/model electronics.
Good luck!

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The Montauk was washed and waxed. Finally installed the cooler seat back cushions that were purchased a year ago. Relocated and raised the cooler chocks to accommodate the new 94 quart cooler with its new cushion. Upsizing the cooler from 72 to 94 quarts sure improves the forward seating and storage!

Installed a new prop and went for a test ride. Wow, with the new prop the anti-ventilation plate is riding nicely out of the water! That was not so with the old, beat up prop. I am no longer contemplating raising the engine.

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Splashed it yesterday after extensive winter repairs on my engine from a mechanic who really knows his stuff and fell in love with my Whaler all over again. For a while it's been a love hate relationship. Cruising on the water with the wind in my face and my motor humming...well, it was great!

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After a long winters rest, I fired up and put a few more miles on my 1978 13' Sport today Amazing how those little boats make you still feel like a little kid. I shed about 30 years when I'm out in that boat.

I removed the deck on my 1983 GTX-18 so I could get a good look at the fuel lines. I think its time to replace the filler, vent and engine lines this year. I did start it in the slip and ran her for about 10 minutes. She sounded good but she's grounded until I get the new fuel hoses installed and reinstall the deck. At least the wood on that deck was still in good shape. The top of the fuel tank at the fuel pickup assembly had a interesting layer of black goop. It might have been about to spawn a new life form. :)

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I purchased a 2016 Evinrude e tec 90 HO with new controls, cables, stainless prop, and Icon pro guages. Can't wait to launch her and tear it up.

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the hydrofoil does an excellent job lowereing the bow rise..only got to test it..will get out there this week if the atlantic cooperates ! then will really get a feel for it..

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New rubrail after last seasons encounter with a swan.

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This was the best purchase ever. I love the new engine, if you have a 170 Montauk this is the must have engine for it.

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Two days ago the seas were relatively flat on the southern coast of Maine. Doesnt happen very often..so took advantage. Out to sea at 6 am and cruising due south about 20 n m to Boone light..got to see the ledges at lo tide..one of the talllest light houses on the eatern seaboard..eerie history if you ever read a bout it..headed w toward the coast of york..about 6 nm..braved heaavy chop for a couple of miles before it flattenned out..and into York harbor for a snack..a gorgeous day..headed back north past nubble light, cliff house in ogunquit and on to perkins cove to say hi to Ryan the harbormaster..then off past Bibb rock and back into Wells Harbor..A great morning run in my big sixteen and a half foot boat. I would say its about 45 nm total.One of the things I look forward to all year..Hope you are enjoying the summer

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We're down in AZ for the winter. In the last 2 weeks we've taken our 1980 13' Sport out to Lake Pleasant twice. About 4 hours on the water the first trip, 6 hours the second trip.

What a great way to enjoy 90* days!

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walked by it under the tarp..ckd it out and prayed for springtime

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Actually fit my 20' outrage in the garage this year by about an inch.

Ordered all new decals from Magic Brush and am in the prose of stripping off the old. Last night I sat in her and had a cold beer. It doesn't get better than that.

Stephen.

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stephen..nice...i think im gonna get a patriots sticker for my hull !!..actually i was thinking of building a garage for mine, however , i do have an overhang off my barn that she fits under for the times i want to work on it

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I put a fresh coat of petitt bottom paint on mt 180 dauntless.

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mind sharing what type of pettit you use ?

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I removed an almost totally rusted away oil tank bracket. I find it hard to believe that Boston Whaler would put a steel bracket in an area that is sure to see salt water.

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Stainless steel replacement

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porthole, its gonna be a nice upgrade..good 4 u..i spent a few hours for 2 days getting mine ready..from top to bottom paint touch up..will haul it to maine for the summer in a week or so..hava good summer on the water

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Swan the bird, or Swan the (very nice and very expensive) sailboat?

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All four carburetors rebuilt, new fuel filter, plugs, thermostat, impeller, battery and a wash and wax to finish her off. At 20 years old she looks great and runs better than I've ever known her to. What a joy!

-George

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spoke to a recommended marine shop regarding replacing my steering cable..look like too big a pita job for me...lift engine and all..will see

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I wanted to know the time without pulling out my phone, I rarely wear watches. So I hit the 'net looking for dash-mount clocks that would match my existing gauges. I didn't like anything I saw. Then I found something beautiful, from a company that sells to aviators:

https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/adria...iatica.htm

These are tough, waterproof to 3 ATM, made for mounting and reading on a dash, etc. Very nice looking instruments. At a price.

I've spent a ton on my boat ... and all its accessories. But I just couldn't do the $95 for some reason. Just not convinced.

So I spent a bit less than $15 at Walmart. I can always replace it with the fancy timepiece, if I should feel compelled to do so in the future. (I probably won't)

https://goo.gl/photos/Na6ac6W1PGXQoKra81PGXQoKra8

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Hey Bill that is a lot of work. I just look at my water proof Swiss watch on my left wrist, even when I'm swimming I don't have to climb back in the boat to see what time it is. Kidding aside those Italian ones look nice.

Back to the topic, I put Doel Fins on my 2008 60 HP Merc last weekend and yesterday took them back off as they really didn't improve performance as was expected and they are ugly. Whale fins on a Whaler don't look like a true Whaler.
(anybody want to buy a set of one time used genuine Doel Fins, $25.00)

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Bill,
On a different thread you talked about your GPS receiver. Can't you pull the time off that?

I do admit I have the time on my Merc Eco gauge while underway since most of the engine data is up on my chart plotter screen. Nice to see.

So, what did I do for my whaler today?

Put ice in the cooler and I'm headed to the Spit on the north river for a few cold ones....

Stephen.

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Stephen: the GPS receiver is the NMEA standard type ... but I am not yet familiar with ways to extend its use to other devices. The two I'd think about would be a Plotter/GPS and a radio with DSC for emergencies. DSC uses the GPS coordinates ...

I see a learning curve ahead regarding the multiple uses of a single GPS receiver ... they're supposed to be somewhat standardized!

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nice job cleveland..i personally like your casio better..im gettin one ! tks

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ejo, i agree the doel fin is ugly, but it improved my performance above and beyond my expectztions..so i will live with the ugly..t not only cut my bow rise down tremndously, the whole running characteristics changed..for the better..whaler on

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Both of our 13' Whalers had Doel Fins on them when we bought the boats so we have no before/after to compare, but they sure jump up on plane quickly.

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wrapped her up and put her away for the winter..its tough not being able to boat up here all winter, but i do know it makes one appreciate a really nice day on the water greatly, once the season arrives..happy thanksgiving, having a whaler is alot to be greatful for

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Nothing! It’s April 15th and it’s snowing. Really? Spring please come!

Stephen.

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Cleaned her up this weekend after only her third winter stored outside. Both engines started right up without needing to charge the batteries, both ran good but just needed to change one thermostat. Biggest issue was the steering was frozen so took a while to pound it out and get it all clean and greased.

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new steering installed..helm was worn out

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hey you guys..it wont be long we will be able to uncover our rigs and start those engines !..new bottom paint this year..happy spring

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I spent a little over an hour sanding the wood for my console. Then it started to rain again and I had to scramble to put it back away.

Opening day is coming and I'm not seeing being ready. I have missed the opener 5 years in a row at least. Never missed the opener when I had a Striper, lol.

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Had the nice folks at Barnacle Bill's in NJ do a 300 hour service on my 2012 ETEC 90 and install new throttle and shift cables. The Montauk is ready to go when the weather breaks.

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Wrapping up a transom delamination repair. About 8 layers of fibreglass built up and sanded. Should get final gelcoat tomorrow. :)

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Good work Stovebolt. I have some holes to fix on my 1971 transom.

You have a Quigley, sweeet!

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Thanks! The transom repair has been easy -- better now than later ;)

The Quigley is awesome and well worth the points I spent with the Mrs to get it -- takes me and the grandsons wherever the wild winds of fortune may blow ;)

And besides ... Jeeps are for girls ;)

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wont be long, will be uncovering the dauntless for the season, however, it wont be floating in the ocean all summer as in past several years. my son asked if i were keeping the boat and i mentioned it will be in the family for generations i hope. i spoke of places to boat where i havent been and he was glad i was still going to use it..and expressed interest in going..made my day..ritzy rags once posted whats after the whaler is gone..i cannot think of life without my whaler..as long as im alive its my intent to float that boat..happy motoring

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Over the past few weeks to my 17' 1992 Montauk SE:

1.New/used 2002 90 Yamaha two smoke
2.I made myself a teak steering wheel center cap just like what used to come on the classic hulls.
3. Installed a Martin Marine Design swim platform to the transom. Worth the money!
4. Ordered a new windscreen from UPD plastics.

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Been awhile since this thread has seen any activity, so I thought I would mention that I uncovered the 115 4 stroke merc that has been sitting for a year and do some preventive maintenance. Pulled 4 spark plugs and sprayed a good dose or WD40 in each cylinder. rotated the flywheel by hand to run the pistons around and reassembled everything. Now i will rest comfortably knowing things will be ok over the winter..happy holidays to the cult !