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I own a 1992 19 Outrage II. These are just some comments for whatever they are worth to you:

WEIGHT: Yes, the spec weight on the 19 Outrage II (1992-1995) is 650 lbs greater than the spec weight of the Outrage 18 (circa 1983-1991) model that it is derived from. However, I've read a lot of comments suggesting that the Outrage 18 spec weight may be under estimated. And given the performance reports I've seen, the two models seem to deliver similar results with comparable HP engines. That also suggests to me the hull weights are not as far off as the spec indicates.

HULL: Same as Outrage 18, except the transom is notched for a single outboard rather than twins. This made sense, since by the time they re-designed this boat in the early '90s, outboard engines had grown significantly in HP and it is more cost effective to mount a single 150 HP outboard engine than it is to mount twin 75 HP engines (there are definitely advantages to twins, but cost effectiveness is not one of them.) So for this HP requirement, most folks would be choosing a single outboard anyway.

And, with today's ultra-efficient outboards (ETECs, Mercs, Yamahas, etc), the need for a small "kicker" is not as critical because these modern engines are highly efficient even at slow idle/trolling speeds (yes, there are times when a kicker is still necessary or even required, but those circumstances are somewhat uncommon...)

INTERIOR: The interior layour of the 19 Outrage II affords quite a bit more storage and seating than the earlier Outrage 18. The stern quarter seats are convenient, with storage lockers underneath. Also, the wide flat platform in the bows with the double lockers provides a nice area for lounging/sleeping under optional canvas enclosures (with a casting platform between the lockers and console, this area can be extended to bed-length.)

The hinged/folding center console is a very handy feature, providing excellent access to batteries, wiring, etc, as well as allowing the boat to be tucked into garages or sheds with low clearance (my winter storage location required me to fold the console down to back the trailer in, in order to clear a low beam at the entrance.)

FUEL TANK: The 19 Outrage II has a larger fuel tank than the earlier Outrage 18. The spec says mine is 76 gallons, but later model years were even larger.

It is true that there is no removable hatch in the deck for accessing the tank, as there was on the Outrage 18. However, it is NOT TRUE that the tank is inaccessible or encapsulated -- this seems to be a common misperception that gets repeated on internet forums.

To begin with, the aft end of the tank, including fill and draw hose fittings, can be accessed through a pair of removable hatches in the splash well. More importantly, the forweard 25% or so of the tank is fully accessible under the center console for inspection and easy access to the vent line.

In the even the tank were to develop a leak, two approaches to replacement could be taken: 1) Boston Whaler has publsihed detailed instruction for in-field tank repalcement, that involves cutting the deck hatch opening (a la Outrage 18) by following an outline that is already molded into the deck, removing the old metal tank, and repalcing with a new tank; or 2) The tank can alternatively be replaced without cutting the deck by sleeving the old tank with a milspec soft fuel bladder. After cutting the top and forward panel of the existing tank (easily accessed under the console storage area) the flexible bladder can be inserted into the old tank and slid into place, leaving the deck intact.

With all that said, and at the risk of jinxing myself, our 24 year old tank appears to be in excellent condition. The design of the cavity for the 19 Outrage II's fuel tank is especially beneficial to tank longevity, as compared to the earlier models. The tank cannot sit in water as there is no place for water to accumulate in the tank cavity -- there is a deep fiberglass channel molded under the tank that takes any water to the low-point in the forward bilge. So the tank will likely only fail from the inside out, not due to sitting in damp foam as often is the case.


I've touched on a few points here and would be happy to respond to specific questions to the extent I am able. Good luck, I think you will really like this boat. I know we do!