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- Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:06 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 170 MONTAUK: First Time on a Mooring; Drain Plug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15933
Re: 170 MONTAUK: First Time on a Mooring; Drain Plug
If I were leaving my Boston Whaler boat on a permanent mooring, I'd want to have two pendants from the mooring ball to the boat. One pendant would be set shorter so it would take up the strain initially, and a second pendant set slightly longer to take up the strain in case the first pennant failed....
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:51 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1999 OUTRAGE 18 Center Console Replacement
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5998
Re: 1999 OUTRAGE 18 Center Console Replacement
To the best of my knowledge, all the center console assemblies used in Boston Whaler boats are custom fabricated and molded by Boston Whaler themselves. An OEM replacement could only come from Boston Whaler. The usual policy of Boston Whaler is to retain the molds for boat components for ten years a...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:12 am
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23694
Re: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
I think the most likely problem for recreational boaters with an AIS Aid to Navigation (AIS ATON) will occur in their chart plotters. The chart plotter must be ready to receive AIS MESSAGE ID 21 (AIS AIDS TO NAVIGATION REPORT). AIS Message 21 is a complex message. For details see http://www.navcen.u...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:04 am
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23694
Re: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
Regarding a radio receiver that tunes to the AIS frequencies: the receiver is already quite neutral about where the stations that send the signals are located. It doesn't care. It is just a radio receiver, and it will receive a signal from a land-based station sending AIS ATON data just as well as i...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:03 am
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23694
Re: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
Regarding how an AIS Aid to Navigation should be displayed, there are recommendations for the appearance of the icon or graphic representation of such an aid to navigation for display on an electronic chart plotter. For more information, see SYMBOLS FOR AIS ATON http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mc...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:37 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1988 OUTRAGE 18, Yamaha F115B
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13584
Re: 1988 OUTRAGE 18, Yamaha F115B
A nautical mile is generally considered to be one minute of latitude, or a distance of 6076-feet. A statute mile (in the USA) is 5,280 feet. The conversion factor for changing knots or nautical miles per hour into miles per hour is thus 6076/5280 or 1.151. If a boat speed is said to be 35.1-knots, t...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:21 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Console mounting chartplotter with a RAM Mount
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9370
Re: Console mounting chartplotter with a RAM Mount
I have not tried the mounting method using the RAM brand of gear. One reason: the mount costs as much as some chart plotters these days. I find having a chart plotter mounted on the dashboard with the usual bracket mounting has this added benefit: it creates a space behind the chart plotter where yo...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:15 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Power Saw
- Replies: 37
- Views: 30840
Re: Power Saw
I was surprised by the mention of the SHOPSMITH. I remember seeing television programs back in the 1960's about the SHOPSMITH. Today we would call them Infomercials, but back then they were broadcast under the guise of do-it-yourself shows. I would not have expected the SHOPSMITH to still lumber on,...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:06 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whale Watching Boat Capsizes in British Columbia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9952
Re: Whale Watching Boat Capsizes in British Columbia
I don't know and have not speculated about the size of a wave that would be necessary to cause the LEVIATHAN II to capsize.
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:09 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Hairline Cracks in c.1970 Gel Coat
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11713
Re: Repair of Hairline Cracks in c.1970 Gel Coat
Cracks in gel coat layers usually occur due to stress or movement of the layer. They tend to occur in areas where the gel coat layer has been laid up too thickly. I don't know of any easy method to permanently and cosmetically repair hairline cracks in gel coat. Since the goal of the repair is impro...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:02 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Mercury 60-HP ELPT Problems
- Replies: 15
- Views: 24996
Re: Mercury 60-HP ELPT Problems
Are you sure the c.2008 Mercury 60-HP BIGFOOT has fuel injection? Is there a throttle position sensor? If so, then perhaps the throttle position sensor has become intermittent at the lower throttle setting positions. Do you have the factory service manual? If you are attempting to make a diagnosis a...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:58 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Mercury 60-HP ELPT Problems
- Replies: 15
- Views: 24996
Re: Mercury 60-HP ELPT Problems
A change in the engine trim could affect the engine running characteristics in two ways: --running the trim motor adds a load to the engine from the electrical power being generated by the alternator, and --the exhaust back pressure can change if the through-hub exhaust flow decreases from too much ...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:16 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Reducing Engine Noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12089
Re: Reducing Engine Noise
As related to measurement of sound, many people employ the term decibel without really understanding its meaning. The best definition of what amount of sound change occurs when sound is decreased by 1-deciBel is given in this humorous example: Q: When you ask your teenager to turn down the volume of...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:08 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Rub rail replacement info
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5223
Re: Rub rail replacement info
Does this vendor have the OEM replacement rub rail components in stock for classic Boston Whaler boats?
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:05 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Mounting Bob's Jack Plate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4954
Re: Mounting Bobs jackplate
FRANK--did you cut off the upper part of the boat hull or the upper part of the jack plate?
Which REVENGE hull do you have, the 19 or the 21?
Which REVENGE hull do you have, the 19 or the 21?
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:26 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whale Watching Boat Capsizes in British Columbia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9952
Re: Whale Watching Boat Capsizes in British Columbia
The term "rogue wave" seems to be imprecise and quite poplar among non-mariners and journalists. In any well-developed sea state, there is a statistical probability that a wave of about TWICE the height of the "significant wave height" will occur once every 1,000-waves. Note that...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:13 am
- Forum: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS
- Topic: GPS Satellite Launch Coming October 30, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Views: 17311
Re: GPS Satellite Launch Coming October 30, 2015
This launch is still scheduled for October 30--that's tomorrow. Don't forget to watch the webcast. The launch window opens at 12:17 p.m. EDT.
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:39 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1988 OUTRAGE 18, Yamaha F115B
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13584
Re: 1988 OUTRAGE 18, Yamaha F115B
There is a previous report on the performance of the Yamaha F115B on this1988 Boston Whaler OUTRAGE 18 in a thread from the old forum. In that previous report the boat speed was reported to be (32.5-nautical miles per hour or) 37.4-MPH. It appears that by raising the engine mounting height one hole ...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:19 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Temptation 2500, Twin 225-HP FOURSTROKE VERADO
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13100
Re: Temptation 2500, Twin 225-HP FOURSTROKE VERADO
That is not my interpretation. As far as I can tell, if you have a full-transom boat, or what they call a SEA DRIVE option in the owner's manual, the boat will have a sump pump. And you leave the through hull drains plugged because you don't want the pump to run continually. I don't quite understand...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:16 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Burt Lake Speed Test
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12052
Re: Burt Lake Speed Test
David (aka HOOSIER) did not go back to the launching ramp he launched from. That ramp was at the extreme northern end of Mullet Lake, and it would have taken David three or four hours longer to get there. David wisely took the advice offered by Christine to just get back to the launch ramp in Indian...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:04 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1993 OUTRAGE 21
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15145
Re: 1993 OUTRAGE 21
Here are the factory specifications for the 1993 Boston Whaler OUTRAGE 21 boat:
LOA = 20' 9"
Beam = 8' 6"
Draft = 14"
Boat Wt = 2,500-ls
Max Wt Cap = 3,755-lbs
Swamped Cap = 6,000-lbs
Person Cap = 11
Max HP = 300
Min HP = 150
Rec Shaft Len = 25"
Fuel Cap = 122-gallons
LOA = 20' 9"
Beam = 8' 6"
Draft = 14"
Boat Wt = 2,500-ls
Max Wt Cap = 3,755-lbs
Swamped Cap = 6,000-lbs
Person Cap = 11
Max HP = 300
Min HP = 150
Rec Shaft Len = 25"
Fuel Cap = 122-gallons
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:53 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1993 OUTRAGE 21
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15145
Re: 1993 OUTRAGE 21
I believe that the c.1993 OUTRAGE 21 uses a hull mold that is very similar to the popular 21 WALKAROUND cabin boat. If that is true--I think it is--then I would hesitate to have only a 150-HP engine on the transom, and particularly hesitate to have only a 150-HP four-stroke-power-cycle outboard engi...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:46 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1993 OUTRAGE 21
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15145
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:56 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: The Boston Whaler 15-foot Hull
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11263
Re: The Boston Whaler 15-foot Hull
If you find out "how the design came to be," please let us know.
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:20 pm
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23694
Re: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
The USCG Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) was just sent today. It announced many more conversions to Synthetic AIS AtoNs or Virtual AIS AtoNs, including many aids in my local area, the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and Lake Erie. Here is an excerpt from the LNM: ATON DECOMMISSIONING Lake Erie - Toled...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:49 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: The Boston Whaler 15-foot Hull
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11263
Re: The Boston Whaler 15-foot Hull
Have you read the REFERENCE section article on the Boston Whaler 15-foot hull ? Have you read the section of that article under the subheadings "Dimensions and History" and "Description" ? That article first appeared in 1999. I don't know that I have any other information on the ...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:09 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Chart Plotter Shuts Off When Outboard Engine is Cranked Over
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7952
Re: Chart Plotter Shuts Off When Outboard Engine is Cranked Over
The voltage drop in a conductor that feeds a secondary power distribution panel from a primary power distribution source will typically not be affected by outboard engine starting currents because typically those currents do not flow through that conductor. In the problem being analyzed in this thre...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:04 pm
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23694
Re: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
The use of AIS synthetic or virtual aids to navigation is not restricted to the Great Lakes, and, in fact, that is probably the opposite. AIS ATON devices have been in the process of being deployed at many coastal areas, and the are just now coming to the Great Lakes. The use of an AIS ATON at the M...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:43 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whale Watching Boat Capsizes in British Columbia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9952
Re: Whale Watching Boat Capsizes in British Columbia
The capsized boat was the LEVIATHAN II, a 65-foot vessel. The tour operator's website gives some details:
https://www.jamies.com/site/whale-watch ... uiser.html
https://www.jamies.com/site/whale-watch ... uiser.html
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:24 am
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23694
Re: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
Yes, but the whole point is to know if your display shows targets other than VESSELS.
For example, does your display show AIS BASE STATIONS? Does it show AIS Aids to Navigation?
For example, does your display show AIS BASE STATIONS? Does it show AIS Aids to Navigation?
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:22 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Furuno Fall (in Love) Rebates
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5301
Furuno Fall (in Love) Rebates
FURUNO has announced a rebate program that offers a $200 rebate on the purchase of: --GP1870F 7-inch Chart Plotter and Fish Finder with Internal GPS/WAAS receiver --GP1760F 5.7-inch Chart Plotter and Fish Finder with Internal GPS/WAAS receiver The MSRP of these products are: --GP1870 = $995 --GP1670...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:44 pm
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23694
Re: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
My concern is for the chart plotter display of AIS data from an Aid to Navigation (AIS ATON). Most of the chart plotters out today are really intended to show other VESSELS on their AIS display. I suspect they may not be ready to show AIS AtoN targets. I would like to get some reports from users of ...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:38 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Chart Plotter Shuts Off When Outboard Engine is Cranked Over
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7952
Re: Chart Plotter Shuts Off When Outboard Engine is Cranked Over
The best solution to the very common problem of electronic devices on small boats being re-set or rebooted when the outboard engine is started is as follows: --install a separate battery for use with the electronic devices on the boat --isolate all electronic loads to the separate electronics batter...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:27 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Battery Box Strap
- Replies: 36
- Views: 40164
Re: Battery Box Strap
I believe that the KEVLOK battery hold-down straps used on classic Boston Whaler boats were custom assemblies made from components manufactured by AGM CONTAINERS. AGM CONTAINERS has a website that shows their custom assemblies: http://www.agmcontainer.com/tie_downs/customassemblies Can you give the ...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:15 pm
- Forum: Introduction to the Forum Software
- Topic: Posting Photos
- Replies: 5
- Views: 21512
Re: Posting Photos
Interaction with the web forum software is always via HTML and a web browser. The forum does not have any specific methods or techniques for specific web browsers, operating systems, or specific hardware. For more information about inclusion of in-line images, please see Creating New Topics and Othe...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:50 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Specifications for SENTRY 17
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5387
Re: Specifications for SENTRY 17
For information on boats made by the Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, visit their website:
http://www.brunswickcgp.com/
or contact a dealer that is authorized to sell the commercial and goverment product boats.
http://www.brunswickcgp.com/
or contact a dealer that is authorized to sell the commercial and goverment product boats.
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:57 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Chart Plotter Shuts Off When Outboard Engine is Cranked Over
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7952
Re: Chart Plotter Shuts Off When Outboard Engine is Cranked Over
No one can know how your boat is wired from your description of the behavior of your chart plotter. What is evident: the battery voltage is sagging too much during engine cranking. The remedy: reduce the voltage sag in the engine cranking battery during engine starting. To reduce the voltage sag in ...
- Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:21 pm
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23694
Re: Synthetic Aids to Navigation in Great Lakes
A repeat of my earlier question: Does your chart plotter display synthetic or virtual ATONs created by AIS transmissions?
- Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:17 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Temptation 2500, Twin 225-HP FOURSTROKE VERADO
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13100
Re: Temptation 2500, Twin 225-HP FOURSTROKE VERADO
Regarding how to handle the plugs for the through-hull drains, see the owner's manual:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/refere ... elfBailing
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/refere ... elfBailing
- Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:37 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Gel Coat Stains Keep Coming Back
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10718
Re: Gel Coat Stains Keep Coming Back
The gel coat layer in a Boston Whaler hull built to workboat specifications (or a red dot hull) is not likely to be particularly thicker than in a regular hull. The portion of a hull built to workboat specification that is thicker are the layers underlying the gel coat layer. A thick layer of gel co...
- Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:32 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Capsize of M/Y BAADEN at Launch: NTSB Report
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10441
Re: Capsize of M/Y BAADEN at Launch: NTSB Report
The NTSB report explains the cause of the capsize and deficiencies in the ballast, the launching method, and the trailer.
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:34 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Dashboard Switches on 16-foot Boston Whaler
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8575
Re: Dashboard Switches on 16-foot Boston Whaler
Based on a drawing contained in the owner's manual on the folio marked Page 10-4, the four switches on the dashboard of a Boston Whaler SL 16 boat were for --Navigation lamps --Instrument illumination lamps --Bilge pump --Accessory circuit Those four switch functions are the same as my earlier specu...
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 11:32 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Digital Copies of Boston Whaler Literature
- Replies: 3
- Views: 16325
Re: Digital Copies of Boston Whaler Literature
Thanks for that great link to an index of old Boston Whaler owner's manuals that are available on-line. I added that information to the REFERENCE section. It appears that the owner's manual for a c.1990 Boston Whaler SL 16 is found at http://media.channelblade.com/EProWebsiteMedia/2904/Owner's%20Man...
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 11:18 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Power Saw
- Replies: 37
- Views: 30840
Power Saw
This discussion is a bit tangential to the usual strictly boat oriented topics, but I would like to solicit advice from the cadre of wood-working experts that read this forum. I would like to have a power saw of some sort in my home workshop in order to do some basic carpentry work. I envision that ...
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:35 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Mercury 90 Fourstroke: Increasing Power
- Replies: 20
- Views: 34904
Re: Mercury 90 Fourstroke: Increasing Power
Considering the EPA regulations that prohibit the tampering with any part of a regulated engine that can affect exhaust gas emission, it seems possible that you might not even be able to buy an ECM without demonstrating that you had the appropriate model engine for its use. The easiest way to increa...
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:30 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Evinrude E-TEC 135 H.O. Re-power for Outrage 18/19
- Replies: 46
- Views: 41455
Re: Evinrude E-TEC 135 H.O. Re-power for Outrage 18/19
Considering the following factors: --the present engine is if good condition, runs well, and exhibits good performance, --the cost of a new replacement modern engine is staggering, --the present value of the present engine if sold off will only offset a portion of the new engine cost, and --the pres...
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 8:18 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Thanks for the return of CW
- Replies: 35
- Views: 26703
Re: Thanks for the return of CW
DOUG--you were probably using a link that was not working any more. I made a new custom 404-NOT FOUND error page to help people who keep trying old links that are dead now.
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 1:45 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: 2015 METS DAME Awards in Electronics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5512
2015 METS DAME Awards in Electronics
The Marine Equipment Trade Show ( or METS) is held annually in Europe and is said to be the world's largest marine trade show--although perhaps the Miami International Boat Show might argue about that. The 2015 METS will be held in Amsterdam on November 17, 18, and 19. During the show various Design...
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 1:31 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Thanks for the return of CW
- Replies: 35
- Views: 26703
Re: Thanks for the return of CW
Hey guys--thank you for coming back to the new forum and re-registering. It gives me a lot of pleasure to see so many old hands returning. Your kind words about the website's return and the new forum are great to hear. It took a lot of work--computer and internet work--to get this accomplished. Ther...
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:17 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Reducing Engine Noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12089
Re: Reducing Engine Noise
Regarding modern outboard engines and their sound signatures, the increasing use of four-cycle engines has resulted in an interesting change in the sound signature. The four-cycle-power-stroke engine only has a combustion cycle on every other revolution. A two-cycle-power-stroke engine has a combust...