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OK,a new tank is an expensive option. You say the tank has been modified, send some pics. If I remember correctly the sender screws have threaded inserts in the tank so the screws don't strip. If the inserts have been compromised you can replace them with nut-serts. Relatively unkown except in aviat...

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There is a reason why you mostly see tabs on bigger boats, starting at 20'. But that is here nor there for the original poster. For a 17 Super Sport I would put a DoelFin on the cavitation plate. Just me. As for the transducer location, you will find problems with it so close to the tabs. find anoth...

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My two cents: Anything less than the maximum-rate horsepower on a DAUNTLESS hull will leave you with a need for more...more acceleration, more top speed, more with a heavy load (four to five people). On rivers and lakes. a 150-HP engine would be adequate, but for water skiing not so much, unless you...

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Guess not. My offer is rescinded.

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$1,300 is steep for one cushion. Do you have the old cushion to use as a pattern for the new? Another option is to get some red board from Lowes and make a pattern for the front deck and locate the existng snaps. I can do the foam, the vinyl the loops, and zippers. You will need to do the snaps onsi...

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Scott, you need to be just a tad more specific. Nobody knows which boat model, year, trim package that you are asking about. Did you call your dealer? They might be a better source of the information you need.

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Fill them with West Systems epoxy and use a common soda straw to maintain a tubular opening. It's not rocket science.

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Like most endcaps it does not look like these are left and right. One fits both sides. Search on the Internet for a contract 3D printer shop and ask them to make it for you. You may have to send them the good one for a few days but so what. They can usually work with the same material or often a bet...

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I agree with JimH. The learning curve of a 13-footer with a moderate engine choice is the way to go for independent operation by kids. Ten years old?, no way. 13- to 15-years-old, no problem. If adults are running the boat and or supervising the kids, why not. My grandson drove my 210 Outrage for a ...

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My humble opinion is if the price is at or slightly above the steal level, buy it. If not, look for a center console 17 foot boat. I'm only saying this because if you aren't in the 15-18 year old category of age you will be suffering from what's called "Whaler Butt" after a day on the wate...

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JimH, I was in Grand Rapids last week with moderate temperatures (28'-32')and two snowstorms. I'm glad I flew home to Florida on Friday.

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Thanks to Imtra_Corp for joining this discussion and providing the needed information straight from the source.

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I took a stab at finding the switchplate pictured on Imtras website with no luck. However, with my less than 20-20 eyes it appears that the labels on the switchplate indicate "push on" and "push off" or perhaps "push on" and "pull off" Either way it seems rath...

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SausalitoSwiss, I did not intend to be rude, sometimes my reaction to certain subjects is pointed and I guess that was the case here. As for an explanation: This is a homegrown users forum that charges nothing to join, it never will be the forum to direct 20-some-odd-questions that are mostly pertin...

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I vote for purchase of the Grady-White. For only one reason: that some other forum will have to contend with the multitude of questions that would be better aimed at local knowledge of Boston Whaler use in San Francisco Bay.

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Glen, have you started a list of those coming or interested. Might be a good idea to publish. I may come over and stay at the Caribe Resort. One day trip is too much for me. Friday, Saturday and Sunday head home

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Looks like it's a one day event. Not the best for people that would travel from afar but if that's the case, so be it. We always had a keg on a (my) boat in Homosassa but we did not motor around much and it was a two day event with a hotel. given that you have picked out some watering holes already ...

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Hi there. I can answer to half the question. A 210 Outrage with T-top and fishing package will do in the neighborhood of 47-49 mph depending on the fuel and passenger load with a 225 HP fuel injected four stroke engine. Max fuel is 95 gallons so the fuel load is substantial. Mambo Minnow is also a l...

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Bullock Cove Marina in Rhode Island. Tell Jim that Frank sent you.

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My thought process was to make hose plugs from aluminum stock and insert them into the hoses. A 1-1/2" for the fill, a 5/8" for the vent and use the outlet hose to introduce pressure. One caveat, I have a lathe and can make any plugs I want or need. For others, it might not be so easy. I d...

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A suggestion is to use a photo editor to reduce the common Apple photo by 75%. Also, it appears that 3 photos per post are the limit as well. Keep that in mind and keep your images below 100Kb and it will work.

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Unless brand new, the inside of a 20 year old gas tank will always look "less than beautiful" The question of how much less needs to be better described. As for question #1: Be happy the tank is not leaking fuel (that always falls into the "less than beautiful category), put some gas ...

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Mark, me and the boat reside in inland Florida and most all of my gasoline is non-ethanol that comes from gasoline retail stations landlocked. The same situation presented itself several years ago. At the time, I was not sure if the water in the gasoline was pumped up from the multiple stations stor...

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An update to this project. I decided against a try-this-try-that approach to find the water intrusion. Having water in your fuel is both a cause for damage to a fuel injected motor especially one that is 20-years-old. It is also extremely expensive to draw down the contaminated fuel to get as much o...

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Turn the helm assembly upside-down from the way you have it now. Not that familiar but worth mentioning.

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I forgot to mention, you are new to this site. It is a wealth of good and great information, but you have to put some time and effort into finding what you need. Maybe you should look at the parts drawings available on Boston Whalers website for this model boat. They may tell you where to put the ta...

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While I agree with both JImH and Butch on this subject plus the fact that you think they will help with running in beam seas (they won't) I will attempt to answer your questions. Q1: were the trim tabs electric or hydraulic type? A1: Electric (Bennet) Electric is instantaneous change. Hydraulics hav...

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Milky grease is not the end of the world as long as it isn't salty milky grease. Purge frequently and don't even consider oiled hubs till you solve the leaks. Milky oil is worse than no oil. Grease is still greasy when wet.

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A hub is a hub is a hub. The bearings and races inside most any hub will be from the Republic of China. As are most aftermarket bearings. If you want a name brand bearing then I suggest Timken bearings. They may not be made in America but there quality is still far better than most other imports.

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[The total cost for the new hoses and clamps I will need comes to] just under $400 for ⋅ 8-feet of 1-1/2-hose ⋅ 8-feet of 5/8-nch hose. ⋅ new fill cap ($66) ⋅ good-quality 316-stainless steel hose clamps ($5 to $7 each) And, yes, I was sitting down with a much...

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David, JimH, I am reluctant to comment on pricing but Chat GPT is not really a source of reliable information on antique engine prices. Yes, this engine is 40 years old and no matter how it was used or cared for is still a 40 year old engine and I don't think you will see too many buyers at the $2,0...

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Recently, the 225-HP [Yamaha-made Mercury-branded] four-stroke-power-cycle engine failed to start on my 2005 210 Outrage after the boat had not been used for more than a year. I removed the cowling and observed the red ring that indicates water in the fuel filter was floating at the top. I removed t...

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Is there a hotel/motel on the water with slips available and perhaps a bar (or nearby bar)? Just asking because I am not an RV guy and would like to have the boat nearby for instant use. It is a Whaler weekend after all.

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BTW, I agree with all of what JimH suggests and just wanted to add my two cents to the conversation.

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I have plenty of experience with this type of hub and spindle arrangement. Not just on my boat trailer but two other cargo trailers and a smoker on a trailer. There is nothing inherently a poor design as long as the inner seal is doing its job. All of the grease will come out from the cup side if th...

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Just saying, did anyone look at the hull reinforcement diagram? Maybe there is the same phenolic on the starboard side.

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I agree with ConB: find some friends, pull the boat off the trailer (no motor attached) and roll it over in the grass. Then pick it up with four guys and put it on a good set of horses. And buy some good beer.

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The freshwater pump is most likely activated by a switch on the dashboard and then a pressure switch in the pump. Both need to be "ON" for the pump to run. If you find the circuit breakers you can most likely find the source of the noise by turning one breaker off at a time. By the way, I ...

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Good advice, JimH. I recently purchased a Standard Horizon handheld on a whim and every time I power it up it asks me for a MMSI. I bypass it. I have one for the fixed base radio on the boat but it is going to be replaced soon with an AIS capable radio. It will also require an MMSI. I guess my quest...

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Looks like you need to talk to Yeti, not us, not Boston Whaler. Just sayin, so send those pics to them. They are a good bunch of people.

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Ace and Joy always brought fun and laughter to all of the rendezvous that Nick(Toshgib) and I set up. He was a fixture in Florida whether it was a Boston Whaler sponsored event or one of our raucus get togethers in Homosassa. He will be missed by all of us in the GCBWOA.

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Get the 210 Outrage. Bulletproof and takes on more than you can.

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You can always pull the snaps, put some silicon sealant or 3M4200 Adhesive on the screw portion and reinstall the snap fasteners.

If the finish of the snaps is compromised by corrosion, replace them with new. Old crusty snaps just aren't worth the aggravation.

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Can anyone who has a SPORT 11 share some info on the side rails that are made of wood? I would like some sketches of the side rails with some dimensions to fabricate a set for my grandson's boat. If you have access and can take the time I would appreciate the information. Even a roughly drawn sketch...

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[Replacement rub rail components] are available, and they are expensive but worth the money: BARBOUR PLASTICS, INC 1001 N. Montello Street, PO Box 2158 Brockton MA 02405 Telephone:508-583-8200 Fax: 508-583-4113 Website: http://barbourplastics.com/ Re-directs to https://www.integritymarinecorp.com/ri...

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I tend to agree with JimH on this subject. I suspect your vented gas cap only vents into the tank (and not out) as prescribed by the various and numerous idiots in Washington DC. The gas cap came from a vendor and that vendor has the specs. There you will most likely find that the vent is a one way....

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I would not be surprised to see the MIRAGEplus give you the best overall performance. The REVOLUTION4 will be a step down if speed is your need.

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The rubber (plastic cords) you describe are hard to find. I replace mine with standard bungee material at most of the better boating stores. The old plastic fittings if not weather worn will work with this material also. If not buy some hog rings and pliers to fashion ends and loops. Hooks are also ...

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My guess is that the pump in question can either be raw water or fresh and has a pressure activated cut off in the pump. A sprayer nozzle or faucet is usually what stops the water flow and creates pressure. Since there is no water, there is no pressure to stop the pump. My raw water washdown pump op...

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He could also consider a 210 Outrage if his offshore trip is 70 miles total. 70 out then 70 back is pushing it. And that is in consideration of having a relatively new four stroke engine on the transom.

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