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j abrams posted 03-12-2003 06:56 AM ET (US)
(I'm sure this question has been asked before. I did a few searches but it is tough when your not sure what to search for.)
I have a 1971 21-Outrage. There is a conical shaped plug in the stern to the left of the [transom] cutout. It is about 5 1/2 inches in diamiter and extends into the hull. I beleive it my have been for some sort of steering set up. Any ideas? Any suggestions on plugging or capping? jim
Mullet posted 03-12-2003 07:50 AM ET (US)
It is there to give the steering arm room to move when using the twin Bearcat motors that a lot of the boats were rigged with. I thought mine was after market and was going to have it "fixed". Found out on this [forum] that it was a factory thing for steering arm clearance. I have a 1971 also, how do you like yours?
jimh posted 03-12-2003 08:12 AM ET (US)
[Changed topic; was "whats (sic) it??". --jimh]
Jinfun posted 03-12-2003 09:32 AM ET (US)
I have the same boat (hull # 185) and that's also what I was told when I bought it. I love the boat, it's just a bit big for some of the smaller lakes we fish.
j abrams posted 03-13-2003 12:15 AM ET (US)
The boat is great!!! I fish it from April through December. Most fishing is inshore but I do venture as far as 25 miles out. It can be tough on your legs and back in a good chop (hence the name "ballbuster"). Owning a good set of rain gear also helps. Its the wettest boat I've ever owned. I would like to replace that plug or cap it off. I noticed water seeping in around the seal and a few cracks in the cone. jim

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Author	Topic: 21-Outrage
j abrams	posted 03-12-2003 06:56 AM ET (US) (I'm sure this question has been asked before. I did a few searches but it is tough when your not sure what to search for.) I have a 1971 21-Outrage. There is a conical shaped plug in the stern to the left of the [transom] cutout. It is about 5 1/2 inches in diamiter and extends into the hull. I beleive it my have been for some sort of steering set up. Any ideas? Any suggestions on plugging or capping? jim
Mullet	posted 03-12-2003 07:50 AM ET (US) It is there to give the steering arm room to move when using the twin Bearcat motors that a lot of the boats were rigged with. I thought mine was after market and was going to have it "fixed". Found out on this [forum] that it was a factory thing for steering arm clearance. I have a 1971 also, how do you like yours?
jimh	posted 03-12-2003 08:12 AM ET (US) [Changed topic; was "whats (sic) it??". --jimh]
Jinfun	posted 03-12-2003 09:32 AM ET (US) I have the same boat (hull # 185) and that's also what I was told when I bought it. I love the boat, it's just a bit big for some of the smaller lakes we fish.
j abrams	posted 03-13-2003 12:15 AM ET (US) The boat is great!!! I fish it from April through December. Most fishing is inshore but I do venture as far as 25 miles out. It can be tough on your legs and back in a good chop (hence the name "ballbuster"). Owning a good set of rain gear also helps. Its the wettest boat I've ever owned. I would like to replace that plug or cap it off. I noticed water seeping in around the seal and a few cracks in the cone. jim