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by omnizzle
Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:42 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box
Replies: 16
Views: 10068

Re: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box

Quick update... I'm almost done!

Just need to touch up the caulk and put on another finishing coat of paint. Overall a very time and labor intensive process!

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by omnizzle
Sun Mar 03, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box
Replies: 16
Views: 10068

Re: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box

For cleats I would consider a highly rot resistant wood with good screw holding characteristics. Paint the cleats to match the boxes so pretty wood is unnecessary. It may be useful to seal the interior surfaces with an epoxy sealant to prevent rot. If you're going to mount the cleats to the deck yo...
by omnizzle
Sat Mar 02, 2019 7:40 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box
Replies: 16
Views: 10068

Re: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box

Sorry to respond so late but just saw your post regarding the bow seats on a 1978 V-20. I have that very boat with the seats and would be happy to forward photos, measurements or information on how they are attached. Good Luck. Jay Thanks JaySul! I'm actually almost done making them already, but I ...
by omnizzle
Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:24 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box
Replies: 16
Views: 10068

Re: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box

Boston Whaler customer support got back to me very quickly and gave be an exploded view drawing of how they attached the bow locker. It looks like they have wooden cleats that screw into the fiberglass which the bow lockers are then attached to.
by omnizzle
Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:21 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box
Replies: 16
Views: 10068

Re: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench / Storage Box

Good idea. I'll try that now and see if they reply.

Does customer support usually give out technical data and info about older boats?
by omnizzle
Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box
Replies: 16
Views: 10068

1978 Outrage V-20 Bow Bench and Storage Box

Hi everyone. I bought a 1978 V-20 Outrage a little over a year ago and am now working on making some upgrades and improvements after a season of fishing. Specifically I am looking at improving my seating and storage options. Looking at the photos on the boat's reference page on Continuous Wave, it l...