Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

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Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby John_Madison CT » Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:27 pm

To make a long story short: I bought back my1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive Super Console!

I sold it in August, and really missed it. She rides great and fits into my current lifestyle. The guy who bought it soon found a better boat for him (Whaler Justice with dive door). I got it back with many really nice improvements. too--at the price I sold it!

Anyway, I'm back in the Whaler game, but really never left, as I also have a 1965 13-footer and 1986 15-footer.

I'm trying to post pics, but keep getting a warning that the photos too wide. [Yes, if you try to link to an existing image, the image cannot be wider than about 800-pixels--jimh]

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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby John_Madison CT » Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:35 pm

Here is a link to my ad when I listed it for sale. Lots of Photos there.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sale- ... -sold.html

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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby Jeff » Sun Nov 22, 2015 9:29 pm

I can't believe you sold that boat in the first place : ). Congrats on the "Repurchase"

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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby Marko888 » Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:39 am

Great story! We've all sold things and dealt with the regret that follows. I'm glad you got the opportunity to get it back. Congrats!
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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby JRP » Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:31 am

I remember when you sold that boat last summer. I think I even spooled a video or two of you cruising along up on plane in nice flat conditions. The price was very reasonable and it seeemed like a lot of Whaler for the money (unfortunately, I don't have space in my driveway for a rig that size.)

Great looking boat -- congrats on getting it back!

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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby Phil T » Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:01 pm

Good for you John!!!
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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby fno » Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:34 pm

Go play the Powerball. You are one lucky guy!!

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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby John_Madison CT » Tue Nov 24, 2015 6:03 pm

Thanks guys. I bought the boat last winter for a great deal. I took a risk because I couldn't run the engines as it was 10 degrees out and 3' of snow on the ground.

After a few minor fits and starts, I got her running GREAT. The engines may be old, but run well and are so simple. Even the VRO's are off so simpler yet.


Project # 1 is getting rid of this hideous leaning post cushion and fixing the underlying base.

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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby John_Madison CT » Tue Nov 24, 2015 6:33 pm

Found this mess underneath.

Plan is to remove the hardware, fill all the holes with epoxy, reinforce underneath with plywood, put 15 degree rod holders in, a couple drink holders, get a new half cushion ( with pleated Whaler parchment vinyl, paint with a topside off white paint.

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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby Jeff » Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:03 pm

Well at least you still have the OEM whaler base under that cushion.
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Re: Repeat Owner of a 1989 Outrage 25 Cuddy Whaler Drive

Postby Bulldog » Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:26 pm

John, perhaps lose the old fiberglass top and make a nice teak one, should last forever with the cover you put on, you could even install a storage shelf or drawer under it, just saying.....jack