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[Please don't start a discussion in MARKETPLACE. If you want to begin a discussion about the relative merits of certain boats compared to other boats, please do that in THE GAM.]

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G2 is the second generation E-TEC from Evinrude.

EF- Where are you located?

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Take a boating safety course from either Coast Guard Aux or Power Squadron.

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I have a 1989 18' Outrage with twin Johnson 70 HP engines. I bought the boat in the spring, to replace my old 1972 Sourpuss 13. I have no history on the vessel but did talk briefly with the former owner. I had found an old registration in the console. The 1989 Outrage boat ran absolutely perfect all...

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davet--it's unfortunate that every Spring we see folks on boating sites that (unknowingly) bought a boat "cheap" that required significant work. The guys here won't steer you wrong, so pay attentio. Is there a chance you can find a marina that has what's called "dry stack". That ...

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Anyone ever heard of or seen [an "Special X Forces" Boston Whaler boat]? I heard and saw Guardian boats, but not "Special X Forces". [Pointer to craigslist notice of a "Special X Forces" boat for sale deleted.]

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marine-Grade-St ... SwNSxVOGqH

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Helping out a fellow Bostonian and Whaler owner...here's the new listing:

https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/6145723917.html

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Ken,

I wasn't sure how "bad" the off brand manuals were.

Sounds like the old Chilton's manuals: "Remove engine, rebuild to spec, replace engine...." ARGH!

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Like Mike, I was recently looking at used Boston Whaler boats, specifically for a Montauk. I was trading up from my trusty 13-foot classic. I hadn't looked at any [Boston Whaler boats] and was confused why there were so many [different models] in the same lengths. I found out the Montauk is for shel...

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Ken,

Check ebay and they seem to NOT have the Mercury factory, but rather Clymer and Seloc manuals.

Here's the Seloc I found: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-90-300- ... Ip&vxp=mtr

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Phil, That's an idea I had been considering, but it was further down the list than "storage". It would certainly open up the selection of coolers that would fit underneath.... At 6'3", I could use both a higher console and RPS. What's the most common way to raise the seat (besides the...

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Chris,

By all means. I'm a work from home guy, so I'm pretty flexible most days.

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Thanks Mark.

I'll have to grab one of those this weekend.

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I have a 1989 Outrage 18' that I'm continuing to optimize storage.

Upon measuring underneath the RPS seat, a cooler of ~ 31"X18" would work, but the tougher number is the 14" height.

What are folks using underneath their (stock) RPS seat for a cooler?

Thanks,

Pete

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Very surprised with the *new* warm weather, that I'm not getting (more) action

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I feel like the room I have in between my (18' Outrage) gunwales and the console is already skinny enough w/o those monster rod holder shoulders sticking out.

The console is high enough to resemble a Guardian (IMHO)

My .02

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Updated with pics

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Con,

Thanks again. I was concerned about seawater getting in there and where it might end up, as well as if I had a missing part or hatch.

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Con, While I have you and access to your reference vessel, what goes here? http://s355.photobucket.com/user/pgkeating/media/20170502_190212_resized_zpsg8kfhdin.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 It looks as if a hatch was in place there, but there's too many control cables coming out (I think).... Thanks again...

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Con, Thanks again. My fuel is down (you can see the stainless clamp on the water separator on the left-hand side of the pic), as are a few cables. My steering is up, as is the transducer and control cables (I have twin Johnson 70s). I have slack, so maybe I'll cut the tie wraps, undo do the cable lo...

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Con, Thanks for the response. I'm not sure I could get the wiring and steering line flat enough to the wall of the gunwale to pass the dock line through to the gunwale to the cleat. The Outrage has the oblong hole, where the dock lines pass through the oblong hole down to the cleat. Presently these ...

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Because of the way the PO rigged the battery cables, which were relocated to the console. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r451/pgkeating/20170502_143905_resized%201_zpssgnj8ydj.jpg?t=1493664822 I can realistically use my starboard aft cleat. Any suggestions? It looks as if un-tie wrapping and mov...

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Duane, thanks for the response and great work!!

I'll have to look at the leading edge of my console, but I now know at a minimum, I can tilt it forward.

PK

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Phil,

Thanks for the tip. Yes, that worked.....but my DMM quit on me.

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Phil,

Thanks for the tip. Yes, that worked.....but my DMM quit on me.

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Agree with msiro. I have countless pictures of the kids jumping off the boat at the sandbar, taking turns driving, fishing and catching (and screaming). Both have turned into wonderful young ladies and still love to come out on the boat, even when other "things in life" tug at them. Both c...

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Thanks for the response Phil. I just need to get access to where the clam shells pass the wires through the top surface. Can I tip it to starboard, if I'm not disconnecting battery wires (batteries are relocated in console) and steering cables? Looks like the plywood bottom will present problems?......

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[This thread has been moved to REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS for discussion--jimh] I'm having difficulty accessing the wiring inside the console of my 1989 18' Outrage, which looks as if a few "handyman" have been in there, as there are wire nuts and the VHF is in-op[erative]. I'd like to clea...

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Here's a couple of comparos on Boat Trader. It doesn't look as if the seller is way off. He might be asking higher than he'll take(?) You'll have to take into account various items (like one has been repowered with a Honda) (No affiliation with these) http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2001-boston-wh...

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Neil, When I did a stereo install on my 25CC, I used boxes (mounted outside the electronics box). If you have room, without creating a spot where folks hit their head, that would be my recommendation. The thought of cutting into fiberglass on any boat leaves me queazy, but to teach his own. The late...

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Phil--yes, that's exactly what my cooler chocks look like. I've had an older Igloo 94-quart that slid under the leaning post of my Hydra-Sports years ago, but it's low and long. I'll have to measure a new Igloo 94 quart.

Thanks all. Will keep you posted

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I have a 1989 Outrage 18 with cooler chocks 28.5-inch apart. I read and re-read on the site, but nothing specific talks about measurement at the base of the cooler. Let me say that I neither trust that the chocks are properly placed or original. This afternoon I went to West Marine and measured the ...

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Matt,

There's one for sale in Hingham, MA. (very close to the original plant) Give the guy a call, he'll probably send them to you.

https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/6063908878.html

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Looking for a stern seat for an '89 Outrage 18. Wouldn't mind if it requires reupholstering, assuming price is right.

I'm in the Boston area.

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13 Sourpuss didn't exist in the 60's. What year did BW start/stop making the Sourpuss? I was going off of what the PO told me. I have a curved transom but square well. It's blue interior has a steering wheel in the center and wrap around rails. Does that help identify? I'll have to get the HIN when...

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As JimP said, a 2 x 4 works. Don't buy those advertised contraptions.

If I recall, the tilt support isn't supposed to be used for transport.

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Brent, Does the boat have a swim platform? It's much easier than hauling a boat ladder around...They're somewhat universal on small boats. If not, you can even find one used (ebay or CL). Take the kids with you to the CGAux boating safety course. It'll give them an appreciation of why they can't sit...

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Making way for a new (to me) Whaler, so I'm parting with my late 60's 13' Sourpuss with a '99 35 HP Johson with power tilt/trim on an aluminum transom extension bracket. Professionally converted to hydraulic steering. Always serviced professionally. I have a 4 blade prop on there now and a brand ne...

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