posted 05-29-2002 04:34 PM ET (US)        

I'm going to sea-trial her tomorrow on Cape Cod. I was wondering if anyone of you can offer any particular advice on what to look for in a 22' Outrage ('88) with Whaler Drive and 250hp Yamaha ('97).

She has a Tee-Top, Super Console, Leaning Post, and a bunch of cool electronics.

This is really my dream boat.

Let me know guys. Appreciate the help.

Regards,

posted 05-29-2002 05:33 PM ET (US)            

Good luck with the new boat.......look forward to seeing it in person at our Connecticut July get together.

posted 05-29-2002 06:16 PM ET (US)            

Well that explains where you have been, out shopping. Boat sounds great, good luck. Will the 22 fit on 'E' dock? (is that 22 + the whaler drive + the motor [+ a pulit?] wow thats like 28' overall) I think maybe you are just getting a bigger boat to move to a dock with a better class of people, especially after I moved in and ruined the neighborhood.

good luck,

posted 05-29-2002 07:09 PM ET (US)            

The 17' Montauk will soon go on sale. Still contemplating how much to ask for her. What ya think?

Dan,

As long as no one squeels on me, I should be able to stay on E-Dock, at least I hope to. ( I think 23' is the max for E-Dock), but if asked, the boat is a 22' Outrage.<G>)

Peter,

Thanks for the advice on the O2 sensor. The upgrade I negotiated should handle that problem.

Keep 'em coming boys.

Regards,

posted 05-30-2002 02:42 PM ET (US)            

You dog! Are you married? If so how did you ever convince your wife? I don't recall seeing that boat listed anywhere, did you mention earlier that it was $20K? That seems reasonable.

Let us know how you made out!

posted 05-30-2002 06:32 PM ET (US)            

I bought it today, paid the dealer in full, minus the trailer which is being haggled over regarding Title issues between them and the guy who traded it to them.

The boat ran well. It has the full Tee Top and curtains on the tee top inner frame which seem to creat alot of drag. Keeped me nice and wind free though on a cool Cape Cod day.

Performance...she would stay on plane at about 3000 RPM's(~20mph) ...WOT tachs out at 5000RPM's and about 45mph.(Speed off lower unit on motor hooked up to Yamaha Speed Gauge)

Not sure it that's the right prop, but I know that Yamaha says the Max RPM's for this motor is 4500-5500 with max HP being produced at 5000RPM's.

I'll play with the prop later.

Very little torque (to port) created by the big single motor.

Overall, I'm really happy. Looks real cool with TeeTop, leaning post, Radar Arch, remote spot light, spreader lights...Can't wait to pick her up.

The amazing thing too is all those bangs and whistles worked, all the lights (Nav, Anchor, Spreader, Spot), all the bilge pumps, 2 wash down pumps etc.

Anyway, I'll keep you all in the loop when you gets to CT and I can run her some more.

BTW, gf, I found her on www.yachtworld.com. Got them down $2.5K under asking price.

Regards,

posted 05-30-2002 08:58 PM ET (US)            

Yeah, I only had the Montauk for about a month before this "dream" Whaler came along. I passed on quite a few other 22's since they were not quite "right" for me. This boat really has every option I ever wanted in a 22' Outrage. Other than a brand new motor, I really couldn't ask for too much more.

John

posted 05-30-2002 09:25 PM ET (US)            

Congratulations on the new boat. Are you going to trailer back to CT. or take by water?