posted 05-06-2013 07:27 PM ET (US)         

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Take a look at the rigging photos in this album, and maybe you can see what you are looking for.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgoltz/media/Outrage%2019/R1-18.jpg. html?sort=6&o=68#/user/lgoltz/media/Outrage%2019/R1-18.jpg.html?sort=6& o=68&_suid=1367882620752008532263418897257

As for the original Big-T steering cable, it was white and needed to be replaced due to age deterioration of the exterior. It worked fine, but looked bad. Since it was marked 18', I replaced it with a new 18' cable. I don't know how Teleflex determines that dimension, but it fits perfectly.

The throttle/shift cables are also 18', but I think 19' would have given a little extra to work with. I would recommend 19' cables, but be aware I am using a 6" setback jackplate, and my console is raised 6".

posted 05-07-2013 01:12 AM ET (US)         

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Thank you. I think 150HP is more than adequate for the hull, and mine is only a small 2.0 liter size. The boat runs 46 MPH. The later 2.5 liter engines, including the Opti 150's, are even more powerful. The 175 HP rating was based on powerhead HP, not the prop HP introduced around 1984 engines. A 175HP Optimax Pro XS (close to 200 HP)would be a screamer on this hull, probably 55 MPH or better.

Reportedly a strong 115 provides 40 MPH.

The hull draws very little water, and I think the jackplate improves ride and handling, and maybe top speed as well.

posted 05-07-2013 07:38 AM ET (US)            

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I have a Honda 150 on the 21-foot version of this hull, and even when loaded with 6 scuba divers and gear it performs very well.

Depending on the exact model of hydraulic ram you plan to use, remember that the ram may move back and forth in front of the engine, which requires the hoses to move slightly.

posted 05-07-2013 04:20 PM ET (US)         

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The wood on mine is all factory original and was in perfect condition. As many here already know, the boat was stored, unused for 32 years, in a construction equipment garage in Kewaunee WI, wheere it was purchased new in 1975. It was sold to me by the original buyer, an insurance client of ours. Other than the old gal who owns the building, I was probably the only person who knew the boat was buried in the back of this building. Finally, at age 84, and after many requests to purchase, the owner finally agreed to sell it to me. He said that if I didn't buy it, he was going to have Twin Cities Marine sell it for him.

After removing all of it, I first cleaned the wood with a one-step mild teak cleaner, to remove diesel exhaust residue from the many years of storage.

Then it was sanded using 3M's Sandblaster paper. Where necessary, countersunk holes for the original oval head screws were filled, pegged and re-drilled for for a pan head/washer replacement (which won't break the varnish film when tightened down).

One coat of ZAR oil based #120 teak stain was wiped on, followed by 12 coats of Z-Spar Flagship varnish.

If needed, I understand that Blackduck Gallery is making the replacement teak plywood doors for this generation of center console (often called a "winged" console).

posted 05-11-2013 12:30 PM ET (US)         

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It is on a metal plate on the outside of the transom. My boat a 1975, manufactured in October 1974, hull #750.

I would think your registration papers would have the HIN number. If only the hull number, than you may have an early model. I'm not sure when HIN's were initiated, but it was in this period. My 1971 Whaler has no HIN, only a hull number. WhalerCentral has cataloged information on this subject.