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My new project - 1974 Boston Whaler 19 Sterndrive
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 10/20/12 - 2:44 PM
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Well I will keep this short as I am bit tired from a long day - Just got back home with my new project. A 1974 Boston Whaler 19 Outrage with an OMC Stringer 165 Sterndrive.
After selling my 1973 Outrage 19 to fund our move to Florida I have finally gotten back to where I could take my next Whaler project. I loved the 19 but have always been fond of the sterndrive boats. I found this boat a few hours from my home - been working on buying it for about two weeks - finally closed the deal and brought her home today. I will take a bunch of photos and put them up for all to see.
Here is a quick teaser pic I took in a parking lot on the way home. Yes she needs a bath and to get off the roller trailer...among many other things - but she has no bottom paint and spent most of her life in Wisconsin fresh water.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47...ghome2.jpg
Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/20/12 - 3:04 PM
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| BillDemers |
Posted on 10/20/12 - 4:35 PM
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That is cool! What does it have for power?
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 10/20/12 - 5:01 PM
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OMC 165hp Straight 6 - called a stringer - They are notorious for shifting issues. Very unique mount - the drive just tilts for trailering - the whole engine tilts for trim.
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| Jeff |
Posted on 10/20/12 - 7:06 PM
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Scott, Scott, Scott....congrats? : P
Someone's going to have a great boat once you are done restoring it.....
Ok, I am done buddy...Seriosly, congrats and I can not wait to see what what you do with it. An in-line turbo diesel 4 cylinder would be super cool.
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 10/21/12 - 6:24 AM
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Lol - Thanks Jeff - you know me all to well....
Diesel is a strong candidate - I think my current plans are - clean her up, new decals, rubrail insert (hoping red - maybe a new group order) , wood - Then use her and see how I really like the ride with the inboard. If she ends up being a good candidate for me - then repower is next.
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| kamie |
Posted on 10/21/12 - 7:06 AM
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As I am sanding a 13 footer, very glad I didn't get a 19 foot as a project boat. Can't wait to see her when your done.
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Posted on 10/21/12 - 7:43 AM
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Scott,
If you do put together another rub rail order I am in...
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| vin197922outrage |
Posted on 10/21/12 - 8:17 AM
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Glad to see you still have the sickness.Send me some pics when you can.I have afriend with some parts for that old drive system if you need any.
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| BillDemers |
Posted on 10/21/12 - 10:02 AM
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my mind started racing with the oil burner idea! Big stack, propane injection, Cummins, you could even source an engine from a kubota or john deere, that is such a great idea Jeff!
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| Buckda |
Posted on 10/21/12 - 10:45 AM
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Scott -
The woman who purchased Jeff's Newport is a likely candidate to source the red rubrail. I seriously doubt she will be using it/needing it.
Congrats on the new project, and congrats in advance to whomever benefits from your little uh..obsession. 
Dave
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 10/21/12 - 3:54 PM
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Thanks again guys - I am really itching to started on the refresh. Gonna keep it simple first - but we all know me... that wont last long...lol
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 10/21/12 - 4:12 PM
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Put up some new pics .... didn't have much time to mess around today..
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v47...terndrive/
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Posted on 10/21/12 - 4:17 PM
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Anyone see a steering wheel like this before?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47...1F06AF.jpg
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Posted on 10/21/12 - 5:06 PM
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Scott, I have seen a wheel like that on another 1974 19 Outrage I looked at.,
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Posted on 10/21/12 - 5:46 PM
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Ive only seen the ss spoke style wheels on these. The wheel does seem appropriate age to the boat - so maybe it was factory or dealer install.
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Posted on 10/22/12 - 4:55 AM
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Congrats Scott, I love the boat and it sure looks like a worthy candidate for your loving touch.
On a different note and from a purely personal position, I hate Whalers with the I/O power option. I am not sure what it is but outboards just seem to be easier to work on and they sure do look cool and especially on the big boats where two or three monster motors are hanging off the back.
Will we see a new project album any time soon?
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 10/22/12 - 5:07 AM
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I was thinking about creating a project album - but I will wait until I have clear direction.
I understand the i/o postion. I for one happen to really love them. Dont know why. I guess growing up working on cars I find the basic car type engine very familiar. The drive systems are also pretty simple in nature to me. The cost to replace the engine is also much cheaper than a new outboard. - With all that said they are frowned upon by many and that diminishes their value. I suspect that my restoration of this boat will be a rare case.
Scott
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| dbcollen |
Posted on 10/22/12 - 8:04 AM
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Did Boston Whaler make an I/O boat, or is it a custom job?
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| Tom W Clark |
Posted on 10/22/12 - 8:19 AM
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Boston Whaler has made many, many sterndrive powered boats over the years. The original 19 foot Outrage/Revenge was the first.
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 10/22/12 - 8:20 AM
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Yes they made them both in the Outrage and Revenge of that era. Most of the ones I have seen were powered with the 470 Mercruiser.
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