GUARDIAN 17

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Phil T
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GUARDIAN 17

Postby Phil T » Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:22 pm

There are two versions of the Guardian 17.

One is based on the recreational Outrage 17 I (1990-1995).

Te second is based on Outrage 17 II (1996-1999).

While both of these Guardian models are somewhat rare. The Outrage 17 I version was not produced in large numbers.

Buyers seeking a GUARDIAN 17 will have a better chance of finding a recreational version of the Outrage 17 II. It is a fabulous boat.

The dates I have cited are for the recreational model.

The Commercial Products Division and Brunswick Commercial & Government Products Group used the recreational molds for years after it stopped being produced by Boston Whaler so the model years for a Guardian don't match its recreational cousin.
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Re: GUARDIAN 17

Postby Wavehopper » Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:40 pm

Phil--Thank you very much for that information. I was not certain what years a GUARDIAN 17 boat was produced.

I have owned several Boston Whaler Guardians--17, 19, and 22-footers--and the 17 was my favorite.

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FIg. 1. My old GUARDIAN 17 boat.
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I hope to locate my old boat or purchase one of its siblings. All the very best--Bill