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Thanks, Con. In the future I'll only use it when time is not a problem. I've used it for years.

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I recently needed a small amount of caulk for a home project. Being economically minded I decided to use some leftover Boat Life caulk from an old transducer installation. I decided to use the caulk as it had not hardened in the tube. After caulking the joint the caulk would not set (harden). I used...

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Con - What makes you suspect it isn't a Boston Whaler? The sump?

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I'm unaware of any differentiation of lifts used in shallow or deep water. As long as the lift raises the boat and lift completely above the water at the maximum tide depth expected it should serve your purposes. A friend who bought our 1999 Dauntless 16 installed a lift in a tidal area similar to y...

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I'm surprised the lamp is not available from any Boston Whaler dealer. Call a few.

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I believe it's too soon to consider a replacement powerhead. The solution to your engine problem could be as simple as a blown fuse or loose connection. I believe the air compressor is a common failure point on Optimax engines and is readily available and easily replaceable. I'm unfamiliar with the ...

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Nice for offshore and Great Lakes boaters.

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I expect it was difficult to estimate the crash site of the Chinese craft due to uncertainties about it's mass and shape. I doubt the Chinese were very helpful supplying information. Once it entered the atmosphere it's trajectory could be computed quickly but by then it was close to impact.

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Difficult to justify a rebate on fuel not bought at a marina with a receipt for evidence. I am guessing that close to 100% of trailer boaters purchase their fuel at gas stations. That is our normal practice although we only purchase "Rec 90" ethanol free gasoline. We also use Rec 90 in our...

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Yesterday a new Outrage with quadruple Mercury engines was towed past our home by a small center console with a single engine. The Outrage had six aboard. I will speculate the Outrage ran out of fuel. Regardless of the reason it was being towed the takeaway is that multi-engine propulsion is no guar...

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I would check with MarineMax as they have several Boston Whaler dealerships. Their computer system can do a search of all parts inventories nation-wide in a few seconds. There is some chance the part is sitting on a shelf and can be shipped to you.

Good luck.

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On our Dauntless 16 we opted for what is commonly called a "mud anchor" for a lunch hook. It was a small but heavy mushroom shaped anchor with three "sort of" flukes cut in the head. It was excellent in mud bottoms and good in sand. It held well with little scope in the shallows....

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The link Con provided, if read in it's entirety, provides a LOT of information. The owner is happy so the installation was a success, at least from his perspective.

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I believe the handle is a type of plastic. I have heard of a firm that can re-coat them but don't remember who it is. I also understand the Mercury solution is to replace the binnacle assembly.

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Carver Industries makes covers appropriate to many Boston Whaler models. From experience their covers are well made of high quality materials and priced reasonably. Check their website at http://www.cavercovers.com/ for a listing of available cover designs.

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If a boat is kept in warm seawater for more than three days marine growth can become a problem. The grass, slime and algae can be removed by hand every week or so. The shellfish that attach themselves are a serious problem. For those who trailer a boat and can remove it from the seawater once a week...

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There are some variables to consider. If a V6 engine is essentially identical to a V8 engine of the same family and the displacement per cylinder, fuel flow, camshaft timing and Engine Control Units are the same the engine output of the V6 should be close to 75% of the output of the V8. If the V6 an...

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Eventually electric propulsion of recreational boats will become reality. For the near future, say five to ten years, electric boat propulsion will be the domain of wealthy "early adopters". I recall the first GPS I bought. It had a small black and white screen with little detail, was inac...

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If your truck is equipped with the optional trailer towing features you shouldn't have a problem. If not, consider adding oil coolers for the engine and transmission. Change the oil more often than recommended in the owner's manual. Also consider upgrading the tires to a higher load range rating. If...

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For inshore use the Montauk should serve you as well as the Outrage. I believe it offers a bit more space in the cockpit and may save a bit in fuel costs depending upon which engine is mounted and how the boat is operated. The Montauk is a very stable fishing platform due to its modified V-hull. We ...

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You've made an excellent choice of boat. The 190 Montauk is a great boat.

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Thanks for sucking up that additional expense for our benefit. I believe we sometimes forget that this amazing resource is available due to your willingness to bear all the costs of the site. Added to the cost is all the time you donate to keeping the site relevant and free of distasteful language.

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We have also had excellent products and service from Carver. I tried their Sundura fabric for one cover to save weight so it would be easier for me to handle. I later replaced it with a Sunbrella cover which I decided was superior. If you buy a Carver cover I recommend you buy additional hold down s...

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You will doubtless get a lot of pleasure from your new Grady. I hope you don't experience the delays in delivery caused by a severe shortage of outboard engines. It would be interesting to hear about your boat's build progress.

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Despite reassurances from Suzuki they also suffer from inventory shortages. Comments in a thread on another boating web site discuss the problem at some length. Comments from Phil T and jimh here reinforce the difficulty in finding an engine for repower. Suzuki engines appear to be in great demand d...

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Adding to the pain is the lack of any flexibility in out-the -door prices. A buyer will be lucky to get a basic Coast Guard safety kit and ground tackle without a extra charge. Dealer administrative fees remain non-negotiable. It is now most certainly a seller's market.

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Our Gulf Shores, AL MarineMax dealer has no Boston Whaler boats in the front display yard. The store's parent in Pensacola, FL may have some in-stock.

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Sterndrive propelled boats are less desirable if used in salt water. Use in salt water is particularly aggravated if the boat is to remain in a wet slip or on a mooring. Current sterndrive offerings are more salt water tolerant and replacement of the one on the V-22 would probably be a long range mo...

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I believe it's unlikely you will find a serviceable exact piece part replacement. I believe your best option is to replace the original with a stock portable plastic tank and modify the space where the original tank was installed to better fit the substitute. An alternative would be to have an alumi...

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I certainly hope it is the last time. I'm sure the tube can be removed in the future without damage to the surrounding material if great care, skill and patience is employed.

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If the boat were larger, I would suspect [the third clear tube is for use as a] power steering fill tube.

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Not to contradict the acknowledged expert but installing any part, especially any difficult to remove part that may need future replacement, with 3M 5200 adhesive may not be the best course of action. I believe a good sealant made for below the waterline use would be a better material for your appli...

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Cutting open the hull to evaluate foam condition seems extreme. There are far less difficult means of checking the condition of the hull foam. I don't believe you will find any stringers in your Dauntless hull. I believe it is all foam. If you Dauntless is not much overweight it is safe to conclude ...

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Have you considered cooling the lower unit? If you have a large enough freezer you could store the unit for a day or so to get it down to around 0 degrees. Another option is using dry ice for direct application to the bearing area. I have heard an acetone ice mixture will cool below 32 degrees. If y...

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Why are there three pads? Are they for a Super Sport with a backrest? Their existence is very interesting and the condition is surprising. It's also interesting that they are intended for lacing beneath the thwart and behind the backrest. Boston Whaler would use snaps for mounting the cushions on bo...

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This is not intended to answer your question but simply for information. I doubt any hull changes were made to the 180 Dauntless through its production life. Minor changes to the interior or console were more likely. Were I in the market for a 180 Dauntless ,the model year would be of far less inter...

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After looking at the photographs I can see the wood featured is not plywood but it does not look solid. Rather it seems to have been made up from thinner planks side glued together side to side and it does not look like the same type of mahogany used on our 1981 Sport 13. Perhaps that's a characteri...

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A 32 year old freshwater trailer would have virtually no value to a saltwater boater. If the trailer has any welds they would all be suspect for salt or freshwater use. If I were interested in the trailer because of a bargain price I would insist the paint be removed from the welds and perform a dye...

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Thanks for the information. I was unaware that RVs now use EOH brakes. When we were towing a fifth wheel RV the brakes were straight electric. The drum brakes were actuated by solenoid if I remember correctly. Solenoid failure was not uncommon. Disc brakes for RVs were unknown. I understand new pick...

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Although jet drives are much safer than standard propeller engines for swimmers there are some downsides: ⋅ Low speed maneuverability can be less precise; ⋅ stopping distances can be longer, and ⋅ maneuvering in reverse can be more difficult. Propeller guards are availa...

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I believe Texas has no income tax. The state needs income to operate thus there are a lot of fees and other taxes.

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I will claim ignorance of capacitors. In the 1980s we used them in the military when a strong surge of power was needed. An experimental laser weapon was under development for use on aircraft. The device required a lot of power to fire and a generator of sufficient output had too much mass for the a...

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Given the tidal range in the North Atlantic coastal areas I imagine taking up the slack in anchor chains a mile or so long as tides lower requires tremendous power due to the weight of the chains. Reversing power flow as the tide rises in a highly efficient electrical system would possibly recover a...

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I remember seeing those type steps on transoms a few decades ago. The were used to board the boat from the water.

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Off shore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico generally have multiple generators to ensure redundancy. This allows generators to be shut down for maintenance without interrupting operations. It also allows rotation of generators for greater longevity. Generator controls adjust fuel supply to cylinders de...

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Electric over hydraulic brakes are used on some boat trailers but usually on larger, heavier boats. An advantage is being able to use the electric brake controller to actuate the trailer brakes whenever desired. Disadvantages include much higher cost, adding an electric brake controller to the tow v...

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Fishing the Lights is legal as is flounder fishing using on-board lighting to reveal the flounder. Boats with a very bright bow mounted light array and a small generator to power the lights are used to hunt for flounder on sandy bottoms. Gigging and bow and arrow hunting for flounder at night is ver...

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In our Gulf waters night fishing is common. Owners of piers seem to keep them well illuminated. Many anglers, or fishers as they are being called these days, "fish the lights" as they seem to attract bait fish which in turn attract predator fish which are target by the anglers. My single a...

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Do underwater transom-mounted lamps serve a purpose other than cosmetic? They are pretty and will look nice at night.

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If you raise the console in order to steer your Sport 15 you may need to install a railing to hold onto when crossing wakes or whenever the water becomes rough. Raising the console 18 inches may also make it more difficult to steer when seated. An alternative could be to change your steering control...

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