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- Mon May 20, 2024 9:08 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
- Replies: 12
- Views: 211
Re: 2006 130 SPORT Static Waterline
Most of the model year 2000 through 2008 130 SPORT boats tend to list to starboard. It's normal. The early 130 SPORT boats originally had two-stroke-power-cycle engines that were much lighter than your Mercury FOURSTROKE. Most 130 SPORT boats with a four-stroke-power-cycle engine tend to be stern he...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:52 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: BEARCAT Engine Water Pump Parts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 541
Re: BEARCAT Engine Water Pump Parts
Some, if not all Homelite - Bearcat outboards used Crosley engines. Check vintage Crosley automobile parts suppliers for engine parts.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - The End
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1267
Re: Alaskan Squall - The End
Seems like someone should write a song about this great Squall - along the lines of "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:26 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2006 170 MONTAUK Add Lock to Center Console
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1432
Re: Lock for center console
I think Southco Company supplied many of the later model Boston Whalers like yours with console hardware. Search "SouthCo marine latches" - I believe they make a key locking version of the Whaler OEM Console slam latch. [Moderator’s note: the link below using the Southco website search fun...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2012 150 SPORT: Pelican Case for Console
- Replies: 3
- Views: 871
Re: 2012 150 SPORT: Pelican Case for Console
[The part number for the Pelican case that will fit a 2012 150 SPORT console] is a Pelican 1060. The Pelican 1060 case will fit both the 130 SPORT and 150 SPORT console.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Brown Stain On Transom
- Replies: 3
- Views: 972
Re: Brown Stain On Transom
[In Figure 1 I see what] looks like rust from the lower screw fastener. [The cause of the rust may be due to] the China version of stainless steel. A rust stain will clean up quickly with Barkeeper's Friend. Replace the fastener with American-made stainless steel fastener. The fix will be quick and ...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:28 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1972 SOURPUSS 13 with Teak Wood Interior
- Replies: 1
- Views: 875
Re: 1972 SOURPUSS 13 with Teak Wood Interior
Congratulations. The 1972 Sourpuss 13 is one of the best boats ever made by Boston Whaler. And it is rare, too. The SOURPUSS was made in one year only with the new style smirk hull, and it was the last Sourpuss with the blue interior. The OEM cushions are amazing; to quote the 1972 Boston Whaler bro...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:58 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Tesla Boat Trailer Towing
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3895
Re: Tesla Boat Trailer Towing
Full electric vehicles are fine as long as you don't: ⋅ drive in cold weather ⋅ drive in hot weather ⋅ drive up hill ⋅ tow anything ⋅ live on a coastline with salt air ⋅ mind paying twice as much up front ⋅ mind paying high insura...
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:21 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Spanish Cedar Wood
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2628
Spanish Cedar Wood
From an original Boston Whaler brochure: "Seats are varnished mahogany or Spanish Cedar and are removable for varnishing".
For years I thought the original 13-foot Boston Whaler boat always used mahogany wood interiors.
For years I thought the original 13-foot Boston Whaler boat always used mahogany wood interiors.
- Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:01 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 190 NANTUCKET Seats
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2797
Re: 190 NANTUCKET Seats
The 2004 190 Nantucket with the fishing package came standard with an Igloo brand 54 Quart Marine Cooler. (about 25" X 15" X 15" high) For a high quality alternative, take a look at a YETI Tundra 45 cooler - real close in size (about 25 X 16 X 15.5 high). Check your cooler mounting sy...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:11 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Gasoline under floor: 2019 170
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2848
Re: Gasoline under floor: 2019 170
Check with your selling Boston Whaler dealer about warranty. [Repair of the fuel leak] may be covered under the ten-year-hull warranty or the three-year component warranty. Even though the boat is now slightly past 3 years from sale, that may be close enough [to get warranty coverage]. [The fuel sys...
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2012 130 Super Sport Trailer in Naples, Florida Area
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5006
Re: 2012 130 Super Sport Trailer in Naples, Florida Area
Check with your local Boston Whaler dealers. So many of the smaller Whalers are sold for use as a yacht dingy, the new owners don't need the trailer. Especially in Florida. Check often - the left over trailers sell quickly. And usually for a reasonable price.
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:06 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: TENDER 11 Four-stroke-power-cycle Engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2816
Re: TENDER 11 Four-stroke-power-cycle Engine
With the Mercury or the Tohatsu or the Suzuki engines, the 15-HP engine and the 20-HP engine are the same weight and use the same power head; they [may] have different fuel delivery systems. A reason a tiller-controlled boat is rated for a maximum power at half the rated power of the same boat with ...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:37 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: TENDER 11 Four-stroke-power-cycle Engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2816
Re: TENDER 11 Four-stroke-power-cycle Engine
The classic Standard 11 Tender (tiller steering) weighs 210-lbs and is factory rated for 10 HP maxium. The classic Sport 11 with remote steering console weighs 250 lbs and is factory rated for 20 HP maximum/ Q3: which model do you have? To match the old two-stroke-power-cycle engine's low weight and...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Identify Year of 13-footer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2828
Identify Year of 13-footer
If 0752 is the white stenciled number on the inside of the transom under the outboard, that's an old one.
Numbers 100 through 4499 are 1958 - through 1961 model years.
1969 Has numbers 28501 through 2A2400.
Numbers 100 through 4499 are 1958 - through 1961 model years.
1969 Has numbers 28501 through 2A2400.
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:00 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1972 SPORT 15 Holes In Deck
- Replies: 3
- Views: 779
Re: 1972 SPORT 15 Holes In Deck
Boston Whaler didn't make a 15 footer until 1976.
Are you sure of the year and that it's a Boston Whaler?
What is the HIN number?
Are you sure of the year and that it's a Boston Whaler?
What is the HIN number?
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:09 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 150 MONTAUK Yamaha F70
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3065
150 MONTAUK Yamaha F70
Give me performance information for a 150 MONTAUK that weighs 950-lbs with a Yamaha F70.
Q1: what propeller will be best for a 150 MONTAUK with a Yamaha F70?
Q2: how does the performance of a 150 MONTAUK with a Yamaha F70 compare to the performance with the original Mercury 60-HP BIGFOOT engine?
Q1: what propeller will be best for a 150 MONTAUK with a Yamaha F70?
Q2: how does the performance of a 150 MONTAUK with a Yamaha F70 compare to the performance with the original Mercury 60-HP BIGFOOT engine?
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:30 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1992 13-footer Gel Coat Color
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1747
Re: 1992 13-footer Gel Coat Color
A good close paint match to Boston Whaler Desert Tan is Krylon 1506 Almond Gloss. Especially for small screw hole repairs. Try drilling out hole to clean it, filling with Marine Tex or similar epoxy, let cure, mask using hole punch in masking tape, then paint with artists brush and 1506 Krylon spray...
- Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:40 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Source for Rebuild Kit for Ritchie Compass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1520
Re: Ritchie Model 15 Red Compass
The Ritchie Model 15 Explorer compass sold as an option on many early Boston Whaler boats came in mostly red and gray, but the compass was also available in blue and green. I think the replaceable compass capsule is the same is most all colors. Sometimes a [compass with a] different color with a dam...
- Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:27 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Classic 13-footer: Two-stroke or Four-stroke Engine
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3123
Re: Classic 13-footer: Two-stroke or Four-stroke Engine
Your choice would depend on how it's used also. The classic 40 Evinrude would have a lot more low end torque. Great for water sports like skiing or tubing. It is also one of the best quality outboards ever made. The Yamaha is very high quality also, but would be on the gutless side for low end torqu...
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:24 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5580
Re: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE
This sure looks familiar. Seems like years ago the old Force/Chrysler Outboard Company had a low-profile outboard designed in conjunction with Bayliner Boats. It didn't catch on with the boat buying public.
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:05 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 17 Outrage II Re-power Suzuki DF140: Six Questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8409
Re: 17 Outrage II Re-power Suzuki DF140: Six Questions
Keep the 1998 Evinrude 115 Ocean Pro engine and maintain it. A 1998 Evinrude 115-HP Ocean Pro of the best outboard engines ever made.
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 12:58 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Specialty Marine Reviews
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2173
Re: Specialty Marine Reviews
Some of the best items from Specialty Marine include their replacement Z legs for the classic Montauk and Outrage RPS seats. Better design than Whalers original - they are made from King Starboard ST and CNC machined for great fit. Amazing quality, color and fit. Another great item is the replacemen...
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:10 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Specialty Marine Reviews
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2173
Re: STRIPER 15 Seating: Four Questions
Don't hesitate to buy from Specialty Marine. I have used them for years and years with excellent results. Including high quality wood items - complete RPS seats and stern seat, cushions, stainless items and canvas. Customer service is top notch. If it's wrong - they will make it right. In fact some ...
- Tue May 31, 2022 7:24 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3005
Re: Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17
The original Boston Whaler cooler clips for Igloo are still available (2 screw type) . For use with the OEM Boston Whaler cooler chock bungees. If you want a better quality cooler, take a look at the YETI Tundra 45. it will fit on many of the Boston Whaler cooler chocks. Tie down system is easily mo...
- Tue May 17, 2022 6:44 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 150 MONTAUK Model Year Variation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1922
Re: 150 MONTAUK Model Year Variation
In the current low supply, high demand market, I found it interesting that a travel trailer - camper company has a "Discovery Program". They say, in part, 'We believe that you shouldn’t have to come to our showroom to see all of the great benefits in owning our product. That’s why we have ...
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:48 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1974 Sakonnet Capacity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1908
Re: 1974 Sakonnet Capacity
The 1974 Boston Whaler brochure shows all 16'7" models, Currituck, Katama, Sakonnet, Montauk and Bass Boat, have a "Load Capacity" of 1,670 pounds of persons, engine, and gear.
- Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:56 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Outboard Restoration Pics
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1139
Re: Outboard Restoration Pics
WOW. Very nice work.
- Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:00 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boston Whaler Blue
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1048
Re: Boston Whaler Blue
Take a look the Spectrum Color Company - Boston Whaler Interior Blue 60-72. Gel coat part number (in quarts) is : F502211Q.
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 3:17 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Replacement Fuel Tank for 1972 OUTRAGE 21
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1009
Re: Replacement Fuel Tank for 1972 OUTRAGE 21
The 1972 Outrage 21 did not have a built-in fuel tank. My 1972 Outrage 21 ribside used standard on-deck fuel tanks.
The 1973 Outrage 21 smoothside had an internal 40-gallon aluminum fuel tank.
The 1973 Outrage 21 smoothside had an internal 40-gallon aluminum fuel tank.
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 7:49 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: RPS Z Leg; Seat Base Mounting Hole Location
- Replies: 2
- Views: 900
Re: RPS Z Leg; Seat Base Mounting Hole Location
I remain puzzled as for when and for why the bolt pattern differed. The front part of the Z legs has about 3-inch-center-to-center fastener spacing where it fastens to the seat base. But the back part on some OEM and after market Z-legs has about 5-inch-or-greater spacing, and more of an L-shape mol...
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 4:56 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: RPS Z Leg; Seat Base Mounting Hole Location
- Replies: 2
- Views: 900
RPS Z Leg; Seat Base Mounting Hole Location
When did the RPS Z-legs change from universal to needing a right and left? Were the early Outrage Z-legs different than the Montauk? Has the mounting hole location on the wooden seat base changed? Some of the reversible pilot seat bases had T-Nuts inserted in the plywood base. A bolt fasten the seat...
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 1:34 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: New Coast Guard Fire Extinguisher Regulations
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1689
Re: New Coast Guard Fire Extinguisher Regulations
Your local fire department. Most love the flares for training use.
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 11:02 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1984 Quicksilver Remote Control Parts List and Diagram
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3366
Re: 1984 Quicksilver Remote Control Parts List and Diagram
Try Sea-Way Marine in the Seattle area (425-412-4006). Great vendor for new old stock outboard parts. They've been around since the late 1950's.
- Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:39 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Identify Model from Photographs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1725
Re: Identify Model from Photographs
Last year for the blue interior was 1972. My guess is a 1971 Boston Whaler 17 Katama hull with a 1977-era Boston Whaler Newport Reversible Pilot Seat.
- Fri Jan 07, 2022 7:52 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Montauk 17 with used E-TEC 115-HP
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3368
Re: Montauk 17 with used E-TEC 115-HP
A 115 ETEC at 375-lbs is a LOT of weight for a classic 17 Boston Whaler hull. I would be concerned. The best current outboard for that hull is a F70 Yamaha at 247-lbs. The ideal classic Yamaha 90 2-stroke (if you can find one) is about 260-lbs. New F90 Yamaha is 353-lbs.
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 8:30 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Montauk 17 with used E-TEC 115-HP
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3368
Re: Montauk 17 with used E-TEC 115-HP: Insurance, Weight
Make sure your insurance company is OK with overpowering the boat with a 115-HP. Most c.1980 MONTAUK 17 are rated for a maximum of 100 HP.
The E-TEC 115 at 375-lbs weighs about 55-lbs more than an E-TEC 90 at 320-lbs. An engine weight of 375-lbs is a lot for a classic 17-foot hull.
The E-TEC 115 at 375-lbs weighs about 55-lbs more than an E-TEC 90 at 320-lbs. An engine weight of 375-lbs is a lot for a classic 17-foot hull.
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:17 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2004 150 Sport: Source for Cushions
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5976
Re: 2004 150 Sport: Source for Cushions
I think a lot of us were spoiled by the great quality and service of Hall's Nautical Upholstery years ago - she was the best. The last cushion I bought from Anderson MFG and Upholstery years ago was good quality but arrived incomplete and I was not happy with the customer service after the sale.
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 11:43 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2004 150 Sport: Source for Cushions
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5976
Re: 2004 150 Sport: Source for Cushions
I've had excellent results with Specialty Marine Company products. Great quality, service and price. Been using them for years and years. Purchased many cushions, wood products, lights, even complete RPS seats and a few stern seats. We had one small problem with one item and their customer service t...
- Wed May 12, 2021 10:36 pm
- Forum: Introduction to the Forum Software
- Topic: Website Now Using Secure HTTPS Protocol
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9233
Re: Website Now Using Secure HTTPS Protocol
Thanks Jim. Our family sure appreciates all you do for us Boston Whaler fans.
- Sun May 09, 2021 9:00 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Mid-range to Large Outboard Engine Fastening
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3182
Mid-range to Large Outboard Engine Fastening
Q1: When putting a a mid-range to large outboard engine on a stand or cart should the engine be bolted to the cart?
Q2: Does weight alone hold them on a stand or cart?
Q3: is the engine secure without bolting?
Q2: Does weight alone hold them on a stand or cart?
Q3: is the engine secure without bolting?
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:46 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Safety Lanyard Poll
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18022
Re: Safety Lanyard Poll
Years ago a friend was testing a boat alone at high speed when the steering broke. He was thrown into the water - no lanyard - no life vest. With the boat circling around him at speed - 'The Circle of Death" as they say. No one to hear the cry for help, And no way to swim out of the circle. The...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:49 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: New Boston Whaler Boat Model Walk-around Presentations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2332
Re: New Model Walk Arounds
Thanks Jeff. Excellent. We sure appreciate the 'at home' boat show.
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:29 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Fuel Hose Fittings for Yamaha and Mercury
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1952
Fuel Hose Fittings for Yamaha and Mercury
[I am g]etting conflicting reports on compatibility of Yamaha and Mercury engine-end and tank-end fuel hose fittingfittings. Some fitting manufacturers say [engine-end and tank-end fuel hose fittings] are they same after 1998 model year. [Some fitting manufacturers] say the actual [engine-end and ta...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 11:07 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Suspicious HIN Plate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2420
Re: Suspicious HIN Plate
Are you sure the boat is a Boston Whaler? The green paint or gel coat is a red flag. Can you post a picture of the whole boat?
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Montauk 170 Re-power
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4034
Re: Go with the Mercury or Suzuki? 90/115 - Montauk 170
Go with a new Yamaha F90 at 353 pounds. As the saying goes "nobody was ever sorry they bought the best there was".
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 16 SL Re-power at some future time
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17000
Re: 16 SL Re-power at some future time
The 1985 through 2007 Yamaha 90-HP two-stroke-power-cycle outboard is one of the best outboards ever made. Find a good factory trained Yamaha shop and fix yours. Or, find a good used one. Lots of them out there.
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:23 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Red Dot Hull
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3938
Re: Red Dot Hull
The red dot designates your Boston Whaler has the "Workboat Specifications" option . Listed in the 1986 Boston Whaler "Boat Prices and Specifications" booklet as option number 15-0480-00. A $773.00 option in 1986. On a 15' boat, "Workboat Specifications " adds 90 pounds...
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:39 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 170 Montauk Value
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3239
Re: 170 Montauk value
NADA has never been accurate for real world Boston Whaler values. 20 years ago NADA had an average value for a 15 foot Boston Whaler at about $800. When in reality at the time they were selling for around $5000. Although limited in scope, Hagerty Classic Boat Values guide is closer to real life valu...
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:12 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1970 Sport 13 Verification
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2833
Re: 1970 Sport 13 Verification
That looks like a Dell Quay Dory 13. One of several attempts to copy the Boston Whaler Classic 13.