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SuburbanBoy posted 07-06-2003 09:45 PM ET (US)
I currently have a 15' Whaler and am condsidering a 1987 Temptation. What are the strong and weak points? What should I look out for. In the past I was considering a GTX, and this is a little larger, and has an I/O.
Facts as I know it:
1987 Temptation
Owner claimed 8 to 9 mechanically, good plug check and runs well
Engine very clean
Tandem trailer with surge brakes
No salt water use
260 V8 Mercruiser
Appearance is a 6 to 7
It seats about 5 to 7 up top
Reproduction windsheild on one side with slight tint difference
Easy cruise at 3,500 rpm at about 32 MPH via GPS
All hardware intact
Small 4" repair on hull not gelcoated, (hit the dock)?
Asking about $12,500
All comments and suggestions welcome.
sub
ryanwhaler posted 07-06-2003 10:08 PM ET (US)
I was once told by a forum member here to stay away from I/O whalers. He told me the motor is to heavy for the boat and the hull is designed for outboard power. Thats just what I was told, take it for what's it worth.
They really are cool looking boats. Sounds like a good price, it sounds ever better when its conspired to the
22-Temptation on ebay, they want like, 18 grand for.
How big is it? They made then in three different sizes, I'm assuming that its a 22, am I right?
peetmin posted 07-06-2003 11:04 PM ET (US)
It is my opinion that the boat lacked utility value. A friend of mine sold a 20' Temptation and I felt it was difficult to get in and out of due to the very high gunnells. It is also very hard to set up to fish or crab out of. As far as pleasure cruiseing the cuddy was a little smaller and lower (headroom) than my 22' Revenge. Now if you wanted to go fast the thing was set up with twin Evinrude 175s. He should have named it the "Whiplash"
jimh posted 07-06-2003 11:57 PM ET (US)
Mercruiser I/O power is hugely popular in fresh water boating. If you intend to use the boat in fresh water, I would not worry about the I/O.
To assess the asking price we need the length of the boat. is it a 20, 22, or 25 footer?
acseatsri posted 07-07-2003 12:15 AM ET (US)
I don't understand why the motor would be too heavy. Most of the weight is sitting inside the boat compared to the weight hanging on the transom with an outboard. Seems to me it would be a better riding boat compared to an outboard just due to trim alone. Repowering would probably be cheaper than an outboard, fuel efficiency compared to an older 2-stroke would be better, and inboard engines are easily serviced compared to outboards. The only downside I see is the outdrive itself after owning a twin-outdrive boat for a while. Longevity will be greatly increased if you kepp it under 3500 rpm- 3200 is preferable.
SuburbanBoy posted 07-07-2003 01:32 AM ET (US)
Sorry, I was rushed to take the gals to town (in the 15 footer by the way). What a great Whaler spot here in Charlevoix. I have seen more Whalers in the last few days than I have in previous nine (9) months.
I intended to indicate that it is a 22 footer...
One other item, the current owner (not the original) mentioned that he felt the boat needed some trim tabs as above about 32 to 35 mph, it seemed to porpoise. I asked if he could trim it out with the outdrive but he gave me the impression that was not a great solution. He also felt it needed some ballast forward.
Seats for Captain and Co-captain, and seating for about four (4) across the bench in the rear. There are also some other seats included and I will examine what type of options they provide after I inspect it. The Coast Guard plate claims it is suitable for 11 people.
Thanks again for the input,
sub

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Author	Topic: Considering a 1987 Temptation, your comments?
SuburbanBoy	posted 07-06-2003 09:45 PM ET (US) I currently have a 15' Whaler and am condsidering a 1987 Temptation. What are the strong and weak points? What should I look out for. In the past I was considering a GTX, and this is a little larger, and has an I/O. Facts as I know it: 1987 Temptation Owner claimed 8 to 9 mechanically, good plug check and runs well Engine very clean Tandem trailer with surge brakes No salt water use 260 V8 Mercruiser Appearance is a 6 to 7 It seats about 5 to 7 up top Reproduction windsheild on one side with slight tint difference Easy cruise at 3,500 rpm at about 32 MPH via GPS All hardware intact Small 4" repair on hull not gelcoated, (hit the dock)? Asking about $12,500 All comments and suggestions welcome. sub
ryanwhaler	posted 07-06-2003 10:08 PM ET (US) I was once told by a forum member here to stay away from I/O whalers. He told me the motor is to heavy for the boat and the hull is designed for outboard power. Thats just what I was told, take it for what's it worth. They really are cool looking boats. Sounds like a good price, it sounds ever better when its conspired to the 22-Temptation on ebay, they want like, 18 grand for. How big is it? They made then in three different sizes, I'm assuming that its a 22, am I right?
peetmin	posted 07-06-2003 11:04 PM ET (US) It is my opinion that the boat lacked utility value. A friend of mine sold a 20' Temptation and I felt it was difficult to get in and out of due to the very high gunnells. It is also very hard to set up to fish or crab out of. As far as pleasure cruiseing the cuddy was a little smaller and lower (headroom) than my 22' Revenge. Now if you wanted to go fast the thing was set up with twin Evinrude 175s. He should have named it the "Whiplash"
jimh	posted 07-06-2003 11:57 PM ET (US) Mercruiser I/O power is hugely popular in fresh water boating. If you intend to use the boat in fresh water, I would not worry about the I/O. To assess the asking price we need the length of the boat. is it a 20, 22, or 25 footer?
acseatsri	posted 07-07-2003 12:15 AM ET (US) I don't understand why the motor would be too heavy. Most of the weight is sitting inside the boat compared to the weight hanging on the transom with an outboard. Seems to me it would be a better riding boat compared to an outboard just due to trim alone. Repowering would probably be cheaper than an outboard, fuel efficiency compared to an older 2-stroke would be better, and inboard engines are easily serviced compared to outboards. The only downside I see is the outdrive itself after owning a twin-outdrive boat for a while. Longevity will be greatly increased if you kepp it under 3500 rpm- 3200 is preferable.
SuburbanBoy	posted 07-07-2003 01:32 AM ET (US) Sorry, I was rushed to take the gals to town (in the 15 footer by the way). What a great Whaler spot here in Charlevoix. I have seen more Whalers in the last few days than I have in previous nine (9) months. I intended to indicate that it is a 22 footer... One other item, the current owner (not the original) mentioned that he felt the boat needed some trim tabs as above about 32 to 35 mph, it seemed to porpoise. I asked if he could trim it out with the outdrive but he gave me the impression that was not a great solution. He also felt it needed some ballast forward. Seats for Captain and Co-captain, and seating for about four (4) across the bench in the rear. There are also some other seats included and I will examine what type of options they provide after I inspect it. The Coast Guard plate claims it is suitable for 11 people. Thanks again for the input, sub