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Repower an old 15’ Dauntless

We inherited an older 15’ Boston Whaler Dauntless with a 75 hp Mariner motor. The boat’s in great shape but the motor is frustratingly unreliable and I’d like to replace it with a new one. My priorities are 1) reliability and 2) quietness. I’m leanin...

DavidK by Guest Contributor
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2006 110 sport shaft length

I have a 2006, 110 sport with the center steering. It currently has no motor. I’m looking to re-power with a 25 hp mercury, can anybody confirm with confidence what size shaft length I need?

Scb2987 by Guest Contributor
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Fuel information display on SIMRAD possible?

I have a 2023 Vantage 240 with a SIMRAD NSX that came installed from the factory.  There's one thing I'm struggling with....I cannot get any fuel information to display on the SIMRAD.  I have fuel information on the gauges - just not the SIMRAD unit....

BigDawg by Guest Contributor
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2005 Outrage Dual Livewells Supply

I have a 2005 270 Outrage and I have two live-wells. One is on the leaning Post and the other is on the Port side on the transom. I have a live well supply valve underneath the port side gunnel which is on the open position. I was wondering if anyone...

Bryan813 by Guest Contributor
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Sea Shipping 2008 Dauntless 230 with T Top

Hello everyone... My BW D230 is currently in Spain and I would like to get it shipped to Bali... It seems that the T Top is too high to make shipping in a container possible... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated !! Thanks in advance

Largo2309 by Guest Contributor
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130 SS Acceleration

Hi allBrand new owner. My SS seems to accelerate and decelerate without me doing anything in open ocean. It's also v slow to accelerate. Is this normal handling? Thanks

Capt_Moe by Guest Contributor
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Rub Rails maintenance

What is everyone using for their Rub rails? Basically to maintain it in good state, no to recover it just to protect from sun and salt.thanks in advance.

BOAT WITH SAFETY IN MIND!!

MARINE MINUTE SAFETY UPDATE!!  Don't forget to share safety! As the frontline connection to America's boaters, retailers are the most influential source for boating information In 2020, 767 died while boating (+25%), and sadly, most were preventable ...

CaptBrett by Rising Contributor
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Installation of rod holders and downrigger base

I have just purchased a 13 foot sport. I would like to install some rod holders and downrigger base. They will be around the sides on the top and I am concerned that I install them in the correct places with the correct screws. I would prefer to use ...

Milou by Guest Contributor
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SAFETY BULLETIN FIRE EXTINGUISHER UPDATE

As founder of the Marine Minute boating safety is super important to me.   Please share with your fellow boater https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/fire-extinguisher-faq.php  

CaptBrett by Rising Contributor
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Certificate of Origin

Hello!I just bought a 2006 outrage 320 cuddy cabin!!!so excited for it to arrive!problem is i bought it from a different country and to finalize the paper work in my country i need to get a " certificate of origin"  anyone can help on how i can get t...

Bdrsbe by Guest Contributor
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SAFETY BULLETIN

Hello Whaler Family, As a professional Capt and avid mariner, a few years back I founded  https://themarineminute.com/#tier1We love to give back to the Boating & Maritime Industry, with a huge emphasis on Safety.  Don't forget: https://www.uscgboatin...

CaptBrett by Rising Contributor
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