1987 Outrage 18

[LFB]

I just purchased a neglected 1987 Outrage [18]. I am pretty sure it hadn't moved in about five years, as I have passed it periodically at a storage facility. On May 12, 2013, on a whim, I asked the front desk for the owners number.

[Phil T]

Fantastic!

Let us know any questions, how-to's, parts, supplies.

We can help you at every step.

Been there. Done that.

[jimh]

That 1987 OUTRAGE 18 will look much better after a good wash and scrubbing. You can probably triple your investment in a few hours of hard work.

[LFB]

That 1987 OUTRAGE 18 will look much better after a good wash and scrubbing.

Here are links to pictures after a weekend of washing and scrubbing:

https://gifyu.com/image/SuzeA

https://gifyu.com/image/Suzeo

https://gifyu.com/image/SuzeO

https://gifyu.com/image/Suze1

https://gifyu.com/image/SuzeD

[Masbama]

Looks great. Where did you find it?

[jimh]

Based on the registration number on the hull, it looks like a the 1987 OUTRAGE 18 was from Michigan.

[LFB]

Based on the registration number on the hull, it looks like a the 1987 OUTRAGE 18 was from Michigan.

jimh:

The boat was previously registered in Mississippi (MI).

Masbama:

It was found in coastal Alabama.

[Masbama]

Nice. Great find right in my own backyard.

[MarkCz]

The after cleaning pictures look amazing. It's hard to believe it's the same boat.

[jimh]

The boat was previously registered in Mississippi (MI).

Hah! You are so right. I forgot that the boat registration codes are much older than the postal ZIP codes, and Michigan is MC for boats and MI for postal. And that is really dumb because I live in Michigan.

[LFB]

I just wanted give an updated picture after over month of work

https://s12.gifyu.com/images/SQjLZ.jpg

[Phil T]

Turned out as I hoped it would.

Well done for saving her.

[jimh]

That is a dreamboat OUTRAGE 18.

To get there from what you started with must have involved a lot of scrubbing.

It is hard to see the level of finish in your restoration, but seeing the boat afloat it looks a million-times better than when you bought it.

[Indiana Dave]

Great find and a fantastic outcome. You saved her.

[Kapharms]

Spectacular job restoring a classic. She is a real head-turner.

[LFB]

That is a dreamboat OUTRAGE 18.

To get there from what you started with must have involved a lot of scrubbing.

It is hard to see the level of finish in your restoration, but seeing the boat afloat it looks a million-times better than when you bought it.

jimh:

Here are some before and after comparison pictures to present the level of finish.

https://gifyu.com/image/SQayV
https://gifyu.com/image/SQaGP
Canvas cleanup:
https://gifyu.com/image/SQaJZ

Thanks to all for their kind words on this cleanup project.

[jimh]

That is a dreamboat OUTRAGE 18.

To get there from what you started with must have involved a lot of scrubbing.

It is hard to see the level of finish in your restoration, but seeing the boat afloat it looks a million-times better than when you bought it.

jimh:

Here are some before and after comparison pictures to present the level of finish.

https://gifyu.com/image/SQayV
https://gifyu.com/image/SQaGP
Canvas cleanup:
https://gifyu.com/image/SQaJZ

Thanks to all for their kind words on this cleanup project.

The teak wood gunwales and trim are really nice. Perhaps you can describe the method you used to bring back that wonderful, rich teak look.