Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1988 outrage 18 grab rails

Posted by John Coryea on 02/14/12 - 5:33 PM
#1

Hello all -
I'm looking for a nice set of grab rails for my boat, complete with all hardware..any out there? Can these still be ordered from BW or aftermarket? Thanks in advance!
What a great site..I've learned alot, and so much more to learn!
Also , What is the shaft length required for a 2008 8 hp Honda kicker to be used on my Outrage 18? I have the opportunity to purchase a low hour one off a sailboat. I'm wondering if it will be too long? I can call tomorrow for more info.
Thanks ,
John

Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/14/12 - 5:43 PM
#2

You can buy Grab Rails from CMI...
Talk to Fred...
Their info is in our Web-less Vendors link on the left sidebar.
http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage.php?page_id=33

I also have a set of fitting for sale if you want to make your own.
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...d_id=13196

Kicker Motor installation can be found in our Article section under "Outboard Motors and Rigging"...
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=48

20 inch long shaft kicker motor bolted directly on the transom for the most solid mounting is the recommend way....

Edited by Joe Kriz on 02/14/12 - 5:45 PM

Posted by John Coryea on 02/14/12 - 6:36 PM
#3

Thanks Joe for the prompt and informative reply.. I'll keep the other info/parts in mind..
All the best,
John

Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/14/12 - 6:39 PM
#4

You're welcome.
Also see this "Grab Rail Installation" diagram in our downloads section...

http://www.whalercentral.com/download...p?cat_id=6

Posted by John Coryea on 02/14/12 - 7:09 PM
#5

Yup-
I downloaded it already..also, I was in FL a few weeks ago and picked up a new, stainless anchor roller assy. at a marine consignment store . I plan to mount it on my teak plate on the bow pulpit. Hopefully this will keep my danforth forward and stowed . I spent alot of time after purchasing the Outrage,last fall, redoing the hauling gouges from PO.
I did the teak over with Sikkens.. I built a Lindal cedar home from Kent, WA, so I was very familar with their product.
I'll need a new throttle cable in the spring.
Oh, the marina is asking $1100.00 for the Honda, low hours, is that a good price?
Also , I have a large deep cell marine battery, which I was going to put under the console, and use as an isolated total loss system for my fishfinder(new) and stereo. I can use a deep cell charger to maintain it. Our summers are short here in northern NY, so if we use the boat 15-20 times a season ,we're lucky. Do you think it's a good idea? no interference from other electronics?
Thanks,
John