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by HappyHour
Sun May 29, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Phil is right. You initially feel you are making lots of progress. Then you end up in the nitty gritty details, and nothing seems to be moving at any speed anymore.

That said, we are almost there.
by HappyHour
Sun May 29, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

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Harpoon on drive with T-Top and decals
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by HappyHour
Sun May 29, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

We are making progress, T-Top is on with the VHF antenna working (had a chat with Coastguard for radio check while i was on board on my driveway, that felt weird...) We have made two teak floor panels for the aft areas next to the engine cover. All the wood is back on the console, looking great. The...
by HappyHour
Fri May 13, 2022 1:11 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

T-Top is on, most of the wood is on and looks "the business". The engine seems to run, the instruments work and the VHF is sending and receiving as it should. I had a nice chat (radio check) with the coast guard while Harpoon was on our drive . Our decals are being printed next week and th...
by HappyHour
Fri Apr 22, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

The oi lfilter is the white one in Figure 18, as you assumed. Access to the fiter is easy. We have a separate Racor fuel-water separating filter in the forward side of the engine bay. I believe Volvo Penta made a conscious effort to position the parts which need to be serviced high up on the engine ...
by HappyHour
Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

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by HappyHour
Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

We had the engine bay re-glassed, it was in seriously bad condition. The engine rests on the higher stringers to port and starboard and sits nicely inside the engine bay. We had to make some adjustments to the cross bar in order for it to clear the engine. Harpoon engine front.jpg Harpoon starboard ...
by HappyHour
Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Update - Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Below you find some pictures of the Boston Whaler Outrage V-22 Harpoon upgrades. We had a new tank fabricated in 5mm aluminum, the new Volvo Penta engine is in with a new drive unit, we are working hard on the wooden parts, and have installed all new instruments for engine and safety equipment inclu...
by HappyHour
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:06 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

No need, just found it, was not familiar with the brand, thanks
by HappyHour
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:04 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Jefecinco, could you post an image of the ram mount set up or maybe a link so i can have a look, thanks
by HappyHour
Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

yeah we need to figure out what the optimum will be, I love the flush mount installation but there are arguments to stay away from that. When we have figured it out I shall report back. Will also provide some pics of our progress shortly
by HappyHour
Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:34 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Thanks Phil, may need some help along the way. It is great to work on this boat, taking her apart shows the clever simplicity of how these boats are put together and how much progress can be made by doing relatively easy jobs and without specialist knowledge. Putting it all back together may present...
by HappyHour
Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

We have started the restoration of the Outrage V-22. Taking out the old engine and picking up the center deck revealed a massive amount of dirt, old spark plugs, oil, cable ties, acorns and lots more. Wel, the job is on, and I am very happy with what I find so far. The boat is in a remarkably good s...
by HappyHour
Wed Jul 21, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Well one of the problems is that the European Union, in all its wisdom, has decided to put a 25% import tariff on just about all products from the US as a counter measure for Trump putting high tariffs on European products for the American market. I even had to pay this ridiculous charge on the impo...
by HappyHour
Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:28 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

The forward facing duo-prop outdrives [Forward Drive] look a bit odd, but they do seem to do the business, especially when installed on pods under the boat. I think we will go for the more classic set-up but in the duo-prop configuration. A 240-HP engine with duo-prop should provide sufficient umpf ...
by HappyHour
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:57 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Thanks for your insights, I agree about the forward facing props, seems very exposed and probably not adding much benefits. Also I wonder how that would sit on a roadtrailer with the props facing downward when the sterndrive is tilted upward. Volvo Penta have an extensive service network throughout ...
by HappyHour
Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Harpoon has been in Holland for a little while now and I have decided to repower, the old Yamaha small block V-8 sterndrive is 30 years old and needs to retire. I am looking at Volvo Penta Aquamatic 240 or 280 HP with a 6 cylinder block and a sterndrive with duoprop. Does anybody have any experience...
by HappyHour
Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:20 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Thanks for your help Phil, I appreciate it a lot. Amazing experience with these shipping people at Sevenstar Yacht Transport. They have arranged it all, from dropping the boat in the water in Newport, towing her to to ship (anchored out) loading her, strapping her to the deck and at the port of dest...
by HappyHour
Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Thank you Jim, we will probably stick with the sterndrive set up and replace the engine and outdrive. We can easily source a new engine and the transom with beautiful wooden swimming platform is pretty unique. I am very glad that the hull and everything on deck seems to be in very good shape. Re-pow...
by HappyHour
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Yesterday our 40-year-old Outrage V-22 arrived in The Netherlands in the Port of IJmuiden after traveling from Newport, Rhode Island. I will upload some photos (once I have figured out how to do it- [Moderator see the INTRODUCTION FORUM for an article on how to add images to posts]. The hull, consol...
by HappyHour
Sun May 16, 2021 6:18 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

The Outrage V-22 I bought last week has a Yamaha engine with MerCruiser parts with a 305 block with a four-barrel carburetor. That is, however, not the original engine, I was told. This engine is early 1990's and the boat is 1981. I could not tell you what that original engine was.
by HappyHour
Thu May 13, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Jim, I just read the two articles. I draw two general conclusions : 1. being better than others at what you do is not a crime (and should not be) 2. reaching decisions on these extremely complicated legal matters is in no way something that a jury could deliver. Way too much expertise required. It m...
by HappyHour
Thu May 13, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Thank you Jim, I will read the articles with interest ! I am looking at 250 HP MerCruiser V-6 engine with MerCruiser outdrive. It is pretty much proven technology, no cutting edge innovations here and should be reliable. It is going to be interesting also to see how the current V8 305 Chevy block wi...
by HappyHour
Thu May 13, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Outrage 25 Cuddy Cabin Removal
Replies: 5
Views: 3864

Re: Outrage 25 Cuddy Cabin Removal

Thanks Mike. The question is no longer relevant to me: I just bought a 1981 Outrage 22 without the cuddy cabin.
by HappyHour
Thu May 13, 2021 4:13 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

PHIL--I am very excited. I wanted to travel to the U.S.A to pick up [the 1981 OUTRAGE V-22 Sterndrive boat] before [the boat was[ shipped out, but Covid travel restrictions prevented that from happening. Now we have to wait for arrival here in Europe in early June 2021. I am not too worried about en...
by HappyHour
Tue May 11, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

Thanks for your insights, I have just agreed to buy the V-22 and we will see how she performs. In a couple of years we may replace the engine for a new MerCruiser but for now we will give it a try. I am really glad to be a Boston Whaler owner again, all we need to do is ship her from the US to Europ...
by HappyHour
Sat May 08, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

I don't mind the inboard, there are pro's and con's for both inboard and outboards, I like the closed transom (just like with the Whaler Drive configuration). Is the V-22 the first in the new hull shape that Boston Whaler introduced in the early 80's ? Is this the same throughout the Outrage series ...
by HappyHour
Fri May 07, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

Re: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

The sterndrive is from the early 1990's, but that is still old. If anything I would probably put in another sterndrive and not switch to an outboard configuration. This is the way the boat was set up--I suppose--and I would stick with that. Q3: Why would you consider the sterndrive to be a money pit?
by HappyHour
Fri May 07, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive
Replies: 54
Views: 58214

1981 Outrage V-22 Sterndrive

I am looking for a bigger Outrage, preferably with Whaler Drive. I now came across a 1981 Outrage V-22 with Sterndrve. Q1: Has any reader experience with an c.1981 OUTRAGE V-22 Sternrdive? A 1981 boat is now 40-years-old. This particular boat seems to be well looked after. Any comments on this parti...
by HappyHour
Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight
Replies: 15
Views: 6288

Re: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight

Yeah it is excessive when you look at it, i don’t see the added value except for the Wow factor maybe. Who knows, I will keep looking for a better opportunity.
by HappyHour
Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:07 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight
Replies: 15
Views: 6288

Re: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight

Phil--thanks for your input. I am in the Netherlands and the market here is very small for this boat. I have owned two Boston Whalers before, an Outrage 22 which I imported from Rhode Island in mint condition and later an Outrage 25 which was a real project. The owner started a rebuild and lost fait...
by HappyHour
Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight
Replies: 15
Views: 6288

Re: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight

Below are photos of the boat. It is definitely an Outrage 25 without the Whaler Drive. The two Verado engines are on the transom of the boat. The boat is sold through a broker--but not a very reputable one--and there is something off when you look at the pictures. It just doesn't look right. Also th...
by HappyHour
Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight
Replies: 15
Views: 6288

Re: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight

I have seen photo's of the boat and it is definitely an Outrage 25 without the WhalerDrive, the two Verado's are on the transom of the boat. She is sold through a broker (but not a very reputable one) and there is something off when you look at the pictures, it just doesn't look right. Also the wate...
by HappyHour
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight
Replies: 15
Views: 6288

Re: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight

I agree, [for an 1986 OUTRAGE 25 having twin VERADO 275-HP engines] seems a bit excessive. The weight of the outboards must almost pull the transom under.

Also, I think it might be a problem getting the boat insured [with 550-HP].
by HappyHour
Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight
Replies: 15
Views: 6288

OUTRAGE 25 Transom Strength: HP-rating; Engine Weight

There is a 1986 Outrage 25 on the market with twin Verado 275-HP engines. As far as I can tell the maximum recommended capacity is 300-HP for this boat. The seller claims that the boat is fitted with a strengthened transom to carry the two heavy outboards, supposedly factory produced by Boston Whale...
by HappyHour
Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Outrage 25 Cuddy Cabin Removal
Replies: 5
Views: 3864

Re: Cuddy cabin on Outrage 25

Thank you Phil for the answer I was hoping for.
by HappyHour
Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Outrage 25 Cuddy Cabin Removal
Replies: 5
Views: 3864

Outrage 25 Cuddy Cabin Removal

Q1: Is the cuddy cabin on an Outrage 25 Cuddy an integral part of the hull?

Q2: Is the cuddy cabin on an Outrage 25 Cabin a part which can be removed without damaging the integrity of the hull?

[I may want to remove a cuddy cabin from an OUTRAGE 25 CUDDY boat.]

Cheers. Jan