Whaler Drive - Moderated Discussion Areas

  ContinuousWave
  Whaler
  Moderated Discussion Areas
  ContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/Mods
  Whaler Drive

search | FAQ | profile | register | author help

Author Topic:   Whaler Drive

jima posted 10-03-2000 09:34 PM ET (US)
I'm looking for a Whaler Drive for a 1986 Revenge. Anyone got any ideas?
lhg posted 10-03-2000 10:33 PM ET (US)
I assume you already have the Revenge. I believe that finding a "detached" Whaler Drive unit (fiberglass construction, factory installed) will be almost impossible. But I could recommed an after-market transom bracket installation, even if you have the notched outboard transom model. It will cost between $2000-$3000, plus some engine re-rigging, but will greatly add to the overall performance and handling of the boat.
jima posted 10-04-2000 11:59 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the recommendation. Yes, I already have the Revenge, and I think you're right about the impossibility of finding a detached Whaler Drive. I'm planning to repower the boat anyway, and I wanted to try to get the quieter, drier and smoother ride that the Whaler Drive provides. How would you compare the after-market bracket with the WD for these qualities?
bigz posted 10-05-2000 06:46 AM ET (US)
Jim --- Larry I'm sure will come back and explain the difference he did a lot of research on "brackets"
I might recommend you look into a 10" setback hydraulic jacket plate --- will give you a broader range of trim and put the motor back far enough to be in "clean" water http://www.bobsmachine.com/index.htm this is one shop I found with the most set back and movement in their bracket ---
Just an alternative thought and less costly -----Tom
lhg posted 10-05-2000 02:48 PM ET (US)
Also, Springfield Marine makes a one piece 12" setback transom jack (About $325 at Cabelas), in 1/2" silver anodized alumium, but it is not hydraulically operated. I have twin outboards mounted on Springfield units on my 18 Outrage and highly recommend any setback transom bracket on a boat such as a 22 Revenge/Outrage. Get as much setback as you can.
lhg posted 10-05-2000 04:46 PM ET (US)
jima: Further to the above, regarding an Armstrong bracket, see Jim's article on my 25 Outrage w/Armstrong bracket in the Rendezvous section, Day three.

Hop to:

Contact Us | RETURN to ContinuousWave Top Page

Powered by: Ultimate Bulletin Board, Freeware Version 2000
Purchase our Licensed Version- which adds many more features!
© Infopop Corporation (formerly Madrona Park, Inc.), 1998 - 2000.

Author	Topic: Whaler Drive
jima	posted 10-03-2000 09:34 PM ET (US) I'm looking for a Whaler Drive for a 1986 Revenge. Anyone got any ideas?
lhg	posted 10-03-2000 10:33 PM ET (US) I assume you already have the Revenge. I believe that finding a "detached" Whaler Drive unit (fiberglass construction, factory installed) will be almost impossible. But I could recommed an after-market transom bracket installation, even if you have the notched outboard transom model. It will cost between $2000-$3000, plus some engine re-rigging, but will greatly add to the overall performance and handling of the boat.
jima	posted 10-04-2000 11:59 PM ET (US) Thanks for the recommendation. Yes, I already have the Revenge, and I think you're right about the impossibility of finding a detached Whaler Drive. I'm planning to repower the boat anyway, and I wanted to try to get the quieter, drier and smoother ride that the Whaler Drive provides. How would you compare the after-market bracket with the WD for these qualities?
bigz	posted 10-05-2000 06:46 AM ET (US) Jim --- Larry I'm sure will come back and explain the difference he did a lot of research on "brackets" I might recommend you look into a 10" setback hydraulic jacket plate --- will give you a broader range of trim and put the motor back far enough to be in "clean" water http://www.bobsmachine.com/index.htm this is one shop I found with the most set back and movement in their bracket --- Just an alternative thought and less costly -----Tom
lhg	posted 10-05-2000 02:48 PM ET (US) Also, Springfield Marine makes a one piece 12" setback transom jack (About $325 at Cabelas), in 1/2" silver anodized alumium, but it is not hydraulically operated. I have twin outboards mounted on Springfield units on my 18 Outrage and highly recommend any setback transom bracket on a boat such as a 22 Revenge/Outrage. Get as much setback as you can.
lhg	posted 10-05-2000 04:46 PM ET (US) jima: Further to the above, regarding an Armstrong bracket, see Jim's article on my 25 Outrage w/Armstrong bracket in the Rendezvous section, Day three.