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Powergroove803 posted 09-08-2011 08:55 AM ET (US)
The 77 outrage has a funny looking lower rubrail from pics I have seen. Is this functional, or is it a lip to keep spray off, or is it just for rubrail purposes.
I have found a deal on one and wondered what people think of this model.
kmev posted 09-08-2011 09:18 AM ET (US)
It is a functional rub rail, although at the stern it is too low to protect the hull from most piers.
It also serves as a convenient step to get back into the boat while swimming (as long as you're somewhat agile). In one of Whaler's original advertisements there is a guy standing on it.
It doesn't do much as far as spray. I wouldn't describe this hull as a "wet" boat, but if you're running into a chop with the wind off your beam the rear seat takes a bit of spray.
The boat is extremely stable, and with freeboard that is below knee level it makes an excellent platform for working over the side. I have many hours in one on the Great Lakes and absolutely love it.
It is a very light boat with a shallow draft, so it will pound much sooner than new Outrages. It's ride has been described more like a surfboard, which I think sums it up pretty well.
If you like to run full throttle no matter the sea state this boat isn't for you. If you don't mind slowing down when running into a chop you won't have a problem.

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Author	Topic: 1977 Outrage question
Powergroove803	posted 09-08-2011 08:55 AM ET (US) The 77 outrage has a funny looking lower rubrail from pics I have seen. Is this functional, or is it a lip to keep spray off, or is it just for rubrail purposes. I have found a deal on one and wondered what people think of this model.
kmev	posted 09-08-2011 09:18 AM ET (US) It is a functional rub rail, although at the stern it is too low to protect the hull from most piers. It also serves as a convenient step to get back into the boat while swimming (as long as you're somewhat agile). In one of Whaler's original advertisements there is a guy standing on it. It doesn't do much as far as spray. I wouldn't describe this hull as a "wet" boat, but if you're running into a chop with the wind off your beam the rear seat takes a bit of spray. The boat is extremely stable, and with freeboard that is below knee level it makes an excellent platform for working over the side. I have many hours in one on the Great Lakes and absolutely love it. It is a very light boat with a shallow draft, so it will pound much sooner than new Outrages. It's ride has been described more like a surfboard, which I think sums it up pretty well. If you like to run full throttle no matter the sea state this boat isn't for you. If you don't mind slowing down when running into a chop you won't have a problem.