Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: need advice,picking up used boat

Posted by In2Deep on 11/08/08 - 8:06 PM

well I just bit the bullit and bought a classic outrage 18 with twin 70 hp yamahas,what should I look for beside the obvious(hull cracks,smoke,rot,oil leaks,etc) TIA.

Posted by HarleyFXDL on 11/08/08 - 9:40 PM

Sounds like a great find. I was looking for that combo for a long time. Good luck with it.

Posted by CES on 11/09/08 - 5:18 AM

Seems like you covered most of the basics. One thing I look for on the motors is good compression and also if there is any water seepage in the lower unit.

Posted by ioptfm on 11/09/08 - 5:21 AM

Does sound like a good find. I think one of the first things I would try to determine is whether or not there is a great amount of water intrusion in the hull. What year is it? Set up a personal page and post some photos. Is it going to be a major project or is it in pretty good condition? Congradulations.

Posted by In2Deep on 11/09/08 - 6:43 AM

well Ill be picking it up next weekend(pending inspection),in the pics its immaculate,hopefully itll just need some cleaning and familiarizing myself with the the setup/motors
thanks for the input

Posted by In2Deep on 11/09/08 - 6:45 AM

oh how would you determine if there was water intrusion into the hull?tia

Posted by Phil T on 11/09/08 - 8:16 AM

I suggest you download Jeff's buyers checklist.

As for water in the hull, look for any gouges/scrapes that are into the fiberglass. Look at where the waterline is, either the paint or scum line. The average boat will sit at or just below the transom drains.

How the boat sits in the water is a easy indicator but regardless, even if it has some, it is not that big of a deal unless really severe.

Posted by kamie on 11/09/08 - 8:57 AM

The only reliable way to determine if there is water in the hull is to weigh the boat. Twins will always weigh more than a single. Assuming the boat has always had twins and the boat has bottom paint, the water line should be at or below the bottom paint. Otherwise look to see if the scum line seems to have crept up over the years.
Again, the only reliable way is to weight the boat. Strip everything not standard; coolers, stern seat if any ect off the boat. The make sure the internal tank is full so you know how much gas is in there and weight the boat. Subtract the weight of the trailer,gas, engine and a swag for rigging and you have the hull weight.

Posted by sraab928 on 11/09/08 - 5:10 PM

Is this the Whaler that was for sale in Delaware - I think the guys name was Capt Bob?

Posted by In2Deep on 11/09/08 - 9:36 PM

#10

yes,was he an active member here does anyone know anything about the boat?

Posted by sraab928 on 11/10/08 - 4:07 AM

#11

No not an active member here that I know of..... I saw the boat on ebay and craigslist this summer... I spoke with him about the boat but never got to see it. He described it as being a nice boat. He seemed like a knowledgeable owner.

Posted by In2Deep on 11/10/08 - 6:17 PM

#12

unfortunately he passed and I am buying the boat from his wife,very sad situation

Posted by sraab928 on 11/11/08 - 4:05 AM

#13

Wow.. that is a shame... :(

Posted by Blue_Northern on 11/11/08 - 7:30 AM

#14

How can you buy a boat from a guy who died??? I plan on being buried in mine :D

Posted by In2Deep on 11/14/08 - 8:01 AM

#15

from what I understand he was encased in the hull and looks at you through the fuel window