Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by leicadave on 07/06/12 - 12:54 PM

Who do you recommend to make, and install, a pulpit for my ca. 1986 18' Outrage? Are the add on rails still around, think it was CDM that was previously mentioned. Teak or Starboard would be OK.

It's a needless extravagance but I love the look of it and want to hang a nice claw anchor off of it...love the way they set in our sand and mud of Barnegat Bay

I've had very good experience with Teak Isle in Florida by the way for some other items for my Whaler.

Dave

Posted by duf on 07/06/12 - 4:02 PM

Dave, totally agree with you. I had a factory installed bow pulpit on one of my 22's, and when i upgraded to my present 25 with Whaler Drive, had to have one. Wasn't cheap, but had one custom made, along with the stanchion. I can look up the company that made it, but as far as the installation, again, you need to have it professionally done, as i had a piece of 1/4 inch stainless plate imbedded in my glass to ensure it was staying put.
Love the look and ease of dropping a hook and retrieving, plus it eliminates the mess.

If you need more info, PM me and i'll dig back to find the company that made it, and walk you through the install.

Duf

Posted by leicadave on 07/09/12 - 6:45 AM

Thanks for all the info I'm still giving this serious consideration and looking for someone to make it, maybe at a doable price?.

Is it possible to retrofit the bow bollard (or "bit" I think it's called) from my boat to go on the pulpit? I use that in the slip all the time and would hate to lose it. Maybe there's a replacement that would be bolted on?

Posted by Finnegan on 07/09/12 - 1:16 PM

I ordered my Outrage 18 with the factory installed bow pulpit, and when the boat arrived I realized why it was FACTORY INSTALLED ONLY, not a dealer installed option.

It is not an easy installation, and involves long bolts threaded into an aluminum plate which Whaler imbedded deep in the bow of the boat. Plywood padding is also installed under it. The rail extension, which adds resistance to upward pressure on the pulpit, must be custom made, as well as the the anti-chafe detailing on the edges. Check my drawing for details, but I don't think I would try to do this. I know of one fellow who did, with an incorrect installation, and a wave tore the pulpit off, along with a chunk of the boat. The sampson post canot be used, and a Marinium cleat is used instead. Here is a photo of mine:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v42...tMI031.jpg

Posted by duf on 07/09/12 - 4:15 PM

i agree with having it professionally installed, as that is what i did. He basically cut into the bow, embedded a stainless steel plate 1/4 in thick, and then reglassed it in. It ain't going anywhere. I have pictures of the installation if you'd like to see them. So, don't hesitate unless you have a thin wallet, because to have it done right, including the teak pulpit made, the stainless steel bow rail, and the correct installation, i'm guessing you looking at about 1,200, to 1,500

Duf