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- Thu May 23, 2024 9:01 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 235 CONQUEST v 255 CONQUEST Ride Improvement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 25
Re: 235 CONQUEST v 255 CONQUEST Ride Improvement
Please give readers the following data about the two boats you want to compare: ⋅ length over all ⋅ beam ⋅ dry weight ⋅ hull design ⋅ model years Compute and show the length-to-beam ratio for both boats. Q2: what metric is to be used to quantify the ...
- Thu May 23, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
- Replies: 10
- Views: 129
Re: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
Before I opened up the deck I expected to see the fuel tank bracket screws pulled out of hull of the boat, but as pointed out, they are secure with the backing and it was the aluminum that was the weakest link. As shown in the wood locating diagram for the 21 OUTRAGE, the reinforcement material use...
- Wed May 22, 2024 11:22 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: OUTRAGE 18 Water In Fuel Tank: Six Questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 55
Re: OUTRAGE 18 Water In Fuel Tank: Six Questions
Q4: is there any fiberglass in the fuel tank area to prevent water in the fuel tank area from entering other sections of the hull? Yes. The fuel tank is placed in a cavity that is molded into the hull liner. The cavity is made in the same manner as all the other sections of the hull, with a finishe...
- Wed May 22, 2024 11:07 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: OUTRAGE 18 Water In Fuel Tank: Six Questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 55
Re: OUTRAGE 18 Water In Fuel Tank: Six Questions
Q1: on an OUTRAGE 18 is appearance of water in the fuel tank area normal? Perhaps a very small accumulation of water on top of the fuel tank in the form of a few drops of water like a morning dew is possible when there has been a big change in temperature between a previous warm day with very high ...
- Wed May 22, 2024 11:07 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Compare 1984 OUTRAGE 18 and 1998 OUTRAGE 17 II
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20
Re: Compare 1984 OUTRAGE 18 and 1998 OUTRAGE 17 II
I am considering buying one of two boats: a 1984 [OUTRAGE] 18 or a 1998 OUTRAGE 17 II. Q1: if everything were equal, which boat would you buy? For me, I would buy the 1998 OUTRAGE 17 II. The reasons for choosing the 17 are because everything is NOT equal. The OUTRAGE 17 is 14-years newer, is easier...
- Wed May 22, 2024 7:36 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
- Replies: 10
- Views: 129
Re: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
MOVING BRACKET LOCATION ON TANK I would assume that the area in the hull liner where the screw fasteners for the brackets on the fuel tank were placed was reinforced with embedded material to give the screw fasteners a strong purchase. This seems to be confirmed in the outcome that the bracket faile...
- Wed May 22, 2024 7:19 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
- Replies: 10
- Views: 129
Re: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
I believe that the aluminum L-channel stock is actually extruded, which means the aluminum alloy used is more malleable. The much thicker material should be stronger, and certainly the L-channel should not tend to fracture at the 90-degree bend as there is a nice fillet incorporated in the extrusion...
- Wed May 22, 2024 6:41 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Moving Battery Out of the Transom Splash Well
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1111
Re: ASIDE: Using Engine Set Back Bracket to Increase Cockpit Space
Q2: do you have a link for that [10-inch set back bracket]? The one I was using is no longer being made. Here is a source for a 10-inch set back bracket for an outboard engine: https://bobsmachine.com/product/fixed-setback-brackets/ Those brackets are sold by many retailers, often with a considerab...
- Tue May 21, 2024 1:04 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
- Replies: 11
- Views: 109
Re: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
[I assume that the location] of the painted waterline should be a fair point of reference [for where the boat's static trim should be altered] to get back to ultimately. That MIGHT be true if the boat was originally rigged with the heavy four-stroke-power-cycle engine, AND if there has been ingress...
- Tue May 21, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
- Replies: 11
- Views: 109
Re: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
Apparently [the 2006 130 SPORT I bought] came [originally] with the Mercury 40-HP FOURSTROKE engine. If you really want to find out, check the model year designator on the engine. If the engine model year is newer than 2006, then the boat may have been re-powered by a previous owner. Also, check wi...
- Tue May 21, 2024 9:38 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
- Replies: 10
- Views: 129
Re: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
I will hire a welder to reattach the 90-degree brackets to the Florida Marine Tank. You might want to fabricate new brackets, rather than trying to reuse the originals. From what little I know about welding, filling a gap with welding rod material will never be stronger than the original material. ...
- Tue May 21, 2024 9:34 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
- Replies: 10
- Views: 129
Re: 2001 OUTRAGE 21 Repair Loose Fuel Tank
From Figure 2, the shift in the fuel tank towards the stern looks quite significant. That there was enough slack in the fuel filler hose to remain attached (as seen in Figure 1) when the fuel tank shifted is quite fortunate. What was the total distance of the aft displacement as seen in Figure 2? Al...
- Tue May 21, 2024 9:16 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
- Replies: 11
- Views: 109
Re: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
The early 130 SPORT boats originally had two-stroke-power-cycle engines that were much lighter than your Mercury FOURSTROKE. That would explain how the present static trim at the stern is much lower than where the original waterline was painted for the bottom paint. All small boats are very sensiti...
- Tue May 21, 2024 9:14 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
- Replies: 11
- Views: 109
Re: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
What method of "hull drying" does a "hull drying service" provide?130SPORTINCT wrote:I looked into hull drying services but nothing near me.
- Tue May 21, 2024 8:48 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
Q25: how can a single 14-AWG wire be used to power a SONAR? Typically two wires are needed to carry power.rmaxwell wrote:The rigger placed the 14-AWG wire in case I wanted to install a SONAR [in the bow]. Actually, for me [the 14-AWG wire will be of] no use.
Q26: where is the 14-AWG wire located at the bow now?
- Tue May 21, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
Q23: is there a battery disconnect switch in the console for disconnecting the new 8-AWG circuit from the 24-Volt battery?
Q24: is there a fuse or a circuit breaker at the 24-Volt battery to protect the circuit for the trolling motor?
Q24: is there a fuse or a circuit breaker at the 24-Volt battery to protect the circuit for the trolling motor?
- Tue May 21, 2024 8:43 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
I do not understand the reference to "the black box that we viewed".rmaxwell wrote: I can only assume [the wiring path between the original route to the navigation lamp and the new large circular hole] came out in the black box that we viewed when we originally cut the hole.
Q22: what is the black box?
- Tue May 21, 2024 8:42 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
Q21: how are the new 8-AWG conductors attached at the trolling motor?
- Mon May 20, 2024 10:50 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Kevlok Battery Straps
- Replies: 5
- Views: 103
Re: Kevlok Battery Straps
Frank--you are undertaking a noble enterprise. I think your estimated cost for the Kevlok battery straps represents a good value for the buyer. ASIDE: learning to operate a sewing machine has always been a long-desired but continually-postponed goal of mine. Congratulations on mastering the art of m...
- Mon May 20, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
- Replies: 11
- Views: 109
Re: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
I don't understand your remark. The water is at the water line.Note that the water is about an inch or two above the waterline.
Perhaps you meant to say that the waterline at the stern in static trim is higher than the waterline suggested by where the boat bottom paint was applied.
- Mon May 20, 2024 10:41 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
- Replies: 11
- Views: 109
Re: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
Concerns over the intrusion and retention of water in a Unibond hull are common. See the FAQ for remarks about this: Q3: Is there water in a Unibond hull? https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q3 A good indicator of the static trim of any Boston Whaler boat is the position of the engine s...
- Mon May 20, 2024 9:53 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
- Replies: 9
- Views: 191
Re: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
Here are some updates: At least one media account is now referring to the Boston Whaler boat that struck the swimmer as "the death boat." The media mentions that the boat was 42-feet long. In some videos presented in recent media broadcasts the boat looks really long, like a 42-footer, and...
- Mon May 20, 2024 7:54 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
Many questions remained unanswered: Q6: what is the maximum rated current capacity for the electric motor? Q15: was the navigation lamp at the bow re-installed? Q16: if the navigation lamp was re-installed, how was power provided to it? Q17: what happened to the original wiring that powered the navi...
- Sun May 19, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
- Replies: 9
- Views: 191
Re: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
FRANK—I used some aerial video to judge the Boston Whaler as its layout seemed to match the 420 OUTRAGE. But perhaps there is a smaller OUTRAGE with a similar layout. That a police agency hauled out the boat on a triple-axle trailer does seem a bit odd. At 30,000-lbs, the total trailer weight includ...
- Sun May 19, 2024 9:50 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Method to Assess Condition of Aluminum Fuel Tank
- Replies: 3
- Views: 90
Re: Method to Assess Condition of Aluminum Fuel Tank
You have already explored two methods for assessing the condition of an aluminum fuel tank made by Florida Marine Tank, a visual inspection and a smell test. According to your narrative, so far neither of those testing methods indicate any need to replace the fuel tank. If you closely inspect the la...
- Sat May 18, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
- Replies: 9
- Views: 191
Re: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
Another element of the story that has me wondering: how does the helmsman of a 42-boat with 13-people aboard keep an eye on the two teenagers he is towing right behind the boat in its wake? Twelve other people on the boat sounds to me like a lot of potential for distractions. If the 42-foot boat tow...
- Sat May 18, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Reversible Pilot Seat Riser
- Replies: 4
- Views: 180
Re: Reversible Pilot Seat Riser
With the riser height 3.5-inches, and the holes drilled to a depth of 1.5-inches, and the screw fastners length 3-inches, I presume then that about 1-inch of the screw fastener penetrates into the deck. That is a good depth for the screw to penetrate, as there is not much more than about an inch of ...
- Sat May 18, 2024 9:25 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: RPS Seat Height
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1970
Re: RPS Seat Height
Regarding how the height of the RPS and the console came to be as they are, at the time these elements of the boat were designed, the head of engineering was the legendary Bob Dougherty. I had the pleasure of meeting Bob many years ago, and the photograph below memorializes that event. You can make ...
- Sat May 18, 2024 9:09 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Trim Tab Installation on c.1985 OUTRAGE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3071
Re: Trim Tab Installation on c.1985 OUTRAGE
[In the planned project yet to be undertaken to add trim tabs to an c.1985 OUTRAGE 25 transom] the actuators will mount [outboard] of the thicker reinforced [notched] section of the transom, where--in my understanding--there is no embedded wood reinforcement. This [material there consists of only] ...
- Fri May 17, 2024 9:39 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Trim Tab Installation on c.1985 OUTRAGE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3071
Re: Trim Tab Installation on c.1985 OUTRAGE 25
Q3: [is it necessary] to glass-in wood behind the transom to mount [trim tab actuators]? I can't answer with certainty that it will always be necessary to embed wood reinforcement in the area of the transom where the trim tab actuator upper mount will be attached. My sense of the strength of the un...
- Fri May 17, 2024 8:52 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Trim Tab Installation on c.1985 OUTRAGE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3071
Re: Trim Tab Installation on c.1985 OUTRAGE 25
Thanks for reviving the thread to identify that the boat under discussion is an OUTRAGE 25. Identifying the particular model of the OUTRAGE is important, as it identifies the actual model that is under discussion. The transom of an OUTRAGE 25 is shown in an illustration at https://continuouswave.com...
- Thu May 16, 2024 6:37 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Crouch Hull Factor for OUTRAGE 25
- Replies: 1
- Views: 48
Re: Crouch Hull Factor for OUTRAGE 25
What is the Crouch hull factor for a 1985 Outrage 25 notched transom? A figure 180 is a conservative number to begin, and at the highest possible boat speeds (with maximum power or even higher than rated power the much reduced wetted surface of the hull MAY result in) the hull coefficient rising to...
- Thu May 16, 2024 10:53 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
- Replies: 9
- Views: 191
Re: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
Another aspect of the interaction of the two boats: the towing boat was towing wake boarders, so the inference is that boat must have been creating a wake that was sufficiently large for people to wake-surf on. The presence of a very large wake, perhaps created by intentional augmentation to encoura...
- Thu May 16, 2024 9:29 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
- Replies: 9
- Views: 191
Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE Involved in Tragic Death
A recent boating death which has become extremely high profile in the mainstream news media appears to involve a Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE boat. The initial investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commision has identified a particular 420 OUTRAGE that may have been the boat that struck a swim...
- Thu May 16, 2024 6:35 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
A DC power distribution using two copper conductor of 8-AWG in a nominal "24" volt system (using 26.4-Volts as the actual battery voltage at peak charge) has an Ampere-feet rating of 630. If the one-way length were 10-feet, then those 8-AWG conductors would be able to carry 63-Amperes with...
- Wed May 15, 2024 3:48 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1974 SPORT Re-power with Short Shaft or Long Shaft Engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2369
Re: 1974 SPORT Re-power with Short Shaft or Long Shaft Engine
{Moderator's note: merged two threads started by same OP on similar topics.]
- Wed May 15, 2024 3:41 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
The original questions in this thread were asking about use of 4-AWG conductors to power the 24-Volt trolling motor, but I note that in the actual installation used the conductor size was significantly reduced to be only 8-AWG conductors. Q20: what caused you to change the conductor size to 8-AWG fr...
- Wed May 15, 2024 3:36 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
RMAXWELL: thanks for additional details about the wiring path, but your narrative has raised several more questions: Q15: was the navigation lamp at the bow re-installed? Q16: if the navigation lamp was re-installed, how was power provided to it? Q17: what happened to the original wiring that powere...
- Wed May 15, 2024 3:30 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
You may want to add a battery disconnect switch so that you can disconnect your 24-Volt battery from your trolling motor before charging. I have read that charging while still having the trolling motor connected may create problems. I only mention this because you said you will be hard wiring your ...
- Wed May 15, 2024 1:54 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Engine Safety Shut Off with Wireless Sensors
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3065
Re: Engine Safety Shut Off with Wireless Sensors
Regarding choosing between devices made by FELL or made by ACR, my opinion, based just on the size of the company, the resources of the company, and the chances of the company remaining in business for the next ten years, favors ACR as the choice. ACR is manufacturing marine safety electronic device...
- Wed May 15, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Engine Safety Shut Off with Wireless Sensors
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3065
Re: Engine Safety Shut Off with Wireless Sensors
My Fell MOB fob will not shutdown the engines with either spray or heavy rain, That behavior probably occurs because the criteria for engine shut-down probably requires more signals attenuation than the amount that occurs if the fob gets a bit wet. ...nor will it shut down dropped into the wash buc...
- Wed May 15, 2024 1:24 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Engine Safety Shut Off with Wireless Sensors
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3065
Re: Engine Safety Shut Off with Wireless Sensors
To assess the effect of a splash of seawater or freshwater on the operation of a wireless engine shut-off safety switch, I recommend you contact each of the three manufacturers you mention and get their opinion. The general basis for the operation of these wireless implementations of an engine shut-...
- Wed May 15, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Reversible Pilot Seat Riser
- Replies: 4
- Views: 180
Re: Reversible Pilot Seat Riser
In Figure 2, I see three boards laminated into one timber, but I am not sure of the total height of the risers. Q1: what was the total height of the risers you laminated from smaller planks? Your narrative is a but fuzzy on how the new teak risers where attached to the deck. Please give a few more d...
- Tue May 14, 2024 8:10 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
Q13: what effect will occur from the trolling motor battery chemistry being lithium and the engine starting battery chemistry being lead-acid? I do not see how there could be any element in common between the trolling motor battery (24-Volts) and the engine starting battery (12-Volts), other than p...
- Mon May 13, 2024 9:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
- Replies: 24
- Views: 480
Re: 2010 170 MONTAUK Trolling Motor Wiring Path
Update. I let the professionals at Jorgensen Marine take over [the installation of a trolling motor on my 2010 170 MONTAUK]. Q15: Will the large hole you cut near the bow be used in the installation of the trolling motor? 8-AWG wires and a 14-AWG wire were run to the console. What was the wiring pa...
- Mon May 13, 2024 8:36 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Re: Source for a Swim Ladder
- Replies: 4
- Views: 105
Re: Source for a Swim Ladder
There are many vendors that sell boarding ladders. I recently bought a boarding ladder from West Marine. The ladder I bought has five rungs. I wish I had bought the six-rung model. Being able to get back aboard the boat from the water without assistance is an important safety concern. A one-rung lad...
- Sun May 12, 2024 6:27 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Re: Source for a Swim Ladder
- Replies: 4
- Views: 105
Re: Source for a Swim Ladder
[Give me recommendations for a source for] swim ladder [to attached to a 1965 13-foot hull] that is simple, sturdy, and low profile. Q1: what characteristic of the swim ladder you want to purchase is to be "low profile"? Q2: where on the hull do you anticipate you will be attaching the sw...
- Sun May 12, 2024 10:55 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 130 SPORT: Source for Seat Backs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 88
Re: 130 SPORT: Source for Seat Backs
If you want an OEM part, contact your local Boston Whaler dealer.
- Sat May 11, 2024 3:04 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1994 21 Outrage Plans in PDF Format
- Replies: 4
- Views: 138
Re: 1994 21 Outrage Plans in PDF Format
Thanks for further information on the need for the drawing of the 1994 OUTRAGE 21 boat in PDF format. For newer Boston Whaler boats there are often detailed drawings of the components in the assembly of the boat, but even with these more recent models, there is seldom--if ever--a detailed plan view ...
- Fri May 10, 2024 7:40 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Vinegar Flush of Yamaha 200
- Replies: 3
- Views: 183
Re: Vinegar Flush of Yamaha 200
Vinegar (which is acetic acid diluted in water) is often used as a weak acid to remove mineral deposits from cookware and coffee pots where fresh water has been heated, particularly when the fresh water is ground water that contains a small concentration of minerals, as typical of ground water from ...