Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by crabbybob on 03/05/07 - 10:21 PM

I need help on the best size for a new aluminum console for my 18 newport going to an outrage configeration. I'm thinking 32 inches wide, 23 inches deep and 32 inches high. Any help is appreciated. Bob

Posted by Tom W Clark on 03/06/07 - 6:12 AM

"Best" is a tough word. It means different things to different people.

I can tell you that the standard classic center console used on the Montauk and Outrage models for years and years was about 33" wide at the base, 26" long at the base and 30" wide at the top and stands about 34" tall, exclusive of the windshield and grab ail.

Posted by JJS on 03/06/07 - 7:59 AM

Please, if possible, take "in water" pics of the 18' Newport before you convert her. I don't think any pics of this model exist.:)

Edited by JJS on 03/06/07 - 8:00 AM

Posted by crabbybob on 03/06/07 - 10:52 PM

Thanks, those dimensions look good, and sorry the old console is out already. I'll see if I have some pictures from last years fishing. They will have salmon in most of the pictures but you will have to look past that. Bob

Posted by DaveS on 03/14/07 - 12:18 PM

If I'm not mistaken, they did manufacture an 18' Newport, just like they did an 18' Montauk...but there were few of them made...from 1981-1984...check out the chart at: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/specifications.html

Just a few words of advice coming from someone who had made the conversion from a Newport to a "Newtauk"...after removing the newport console I replaced it with an OEM console, windshield and rail...was a little $$ if you know what I mean...the one problem I had with the setup was my wide body...having to squeeze between the console and the gunnel wasn't too difficult but when you're on the water...just be careful! :)

If you're going to go OEM...I'd call Sue from Twin Cities for prices...or you can look on ebay...I've seen them from time to time but it might be slim pickings...if you're going to go another route...you can check out the Carolina Skiff consoles...they are built very well and have a lot of bulk to them...they also have several different sizes that you'd be able to rough fit at the dealer to see which one you like the best...for the price of the Montauk console, you could probably get the CC console + rail + windshield...

Let me know if you have any questions...

Good luck...

DaveS

Posted by crabbybob on 03/15/07 - 10:19 PM

thanks for the advice Dave, I took the plunge and have the console being fabricated as we speak. I'll post pics went its done, Before and after powder coating. Bob