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by ewsheridan
Mon May 18, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Gauges for a 1998 whaler Outrage and 1998 Merc 2 stroke
Replies: 0
Views: 3658

Gauges for a 1998 whaler Outrage and 1998 Merc 2 stroke

Hi, My gauges are falling apart and was hoping I could get some guidance on the replacement parts for the analog water temp, tach, and fuel for a 1998 whaler Outrage and 1999 mercury 2 stroke 200 hp EFI. I've done a bit of searching, but can't tell if I have the right part or not. Looks easy to inst...
by ewsheridan
Thu May 07, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20
Replies: 13
Views: 10128

Re: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20

[The price I mentioned earlier for installation of a new engine at $18,500 was a quote from a dealer that included the engine being] Installed [by the dealer] and all controls converting from my existing rigging with the Mercury engine.
by ewsheridan
Thu May 07, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20
Replies: 13
Views: 10128

Re: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20

These are the posts I was looking for and you guys delivered. I got good news from my mechanic. He was able to sandblast the engine mount bolts and weld them on. That might make a few people nervous here but it would give me another year or so with a perfectly running 22-year-old engine and time to ...
by ewsheridan
Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20
Replies: 13
Views: 10128

Re: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20

Super helpful. I bought the boat in April last year and it ran all year, just a little smokey at startup and moving slowly. At idle and moving slowly the engine jumps around a bit more than I'm used to. I mean not for nothing she starts up on the first crank every time after 22 years so I think that...
by ewsheridan
Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20
Replies: 13
Views: 10128

Re: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20

Your reply is extremely helpful to illustrate all the factors and conditions I need to consider. I've prepared for the sticker shock. Definitely agree the dealers around me will know best, but wanted to do my homework before I walk in. The [1998 Mercury 200-HP two-stroke-power-cycle] engine starts a...
by ewsheridan
Sun Dec 22, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Re-power 1998 Outrage 20
Replies: 13
Views: 10128

Re-power 1998 Outrage 20

[This topic had been moved to PERFORMANCE for discussion. The PERFORMANCE forum is the home of discussions about re-powering a Boston Whaler boat.--jimh] Currently [the 1998 OUTRAGE 20 boat under discussion has] a 1998 Mercury 200-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engine with [electronically controled throt...