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I posted eariler about buying a Rage 15, the deal fell through and I've found an Outrage 18, 1988 with a 1999 Merc 135 Optimax and trailer in good condition. The trailer needs the bunks re-done and a new roller or two. The boat has all canvas but the teak work needs to be re-done, there is varnish all over the place. Overall a boat that could look great with a week of elbow grease.

What is it worth? There are holes on the transom from a kicker but otherwise all original. I can get this boat for 11,400USD. Will I get my money out if I don't want to keep it long?

Thanks,
Craig

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Honestly Craig, probably not. I would look for something with a lower price tag if you are looking to make a quick flip and make a profit.

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I have to disagree with Jeff... but I am on the West Coast where the prices are generally a little higher.....

I would buy all the Outrage 18's I could find at that price especially with newer power mounted on the transom.
That boat has a 1999 engine on it.....
A little elbow grease and some repairs and you will have one of the finest all around Whalers ever made.

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Thanks,
I'm not really in it for the flip, just want to know that I won't take a bath if I don't use it much and want to sell. Seems like a good boat that needs a little clean up. The ebay prices of these boats and the classified prices don't really line up, pricing is difficult to set as the market is very specific.

Craig

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Craig you could buy it clean it up and use it for a year or two and sell it for what you bought it for or maybe more.

Here is a list to download and go through when looking at the boat.
Whaler Check Sheet

Also try and make an offer.

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Thanks,

I think the 'try and make and offer' route has been exhausted, we've gone from 21k to 12k. Still working on the deal, I'll post pictures if this pans out.
Craig

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Recovering bunks with new boat carpet $30 -- use rust proof staples. Buying new bunks and hardware around $100. A few new Stolz keel rollers $50. Refinishing teak is a great winter project, just remove all the pieces. Time 1 day and supplies $50. Seal the holes in transom with silicone and some stainless hardware. This way you can keep out water, make it look nice, and still be able to add a kicker in the future. If the engine runs well, then I think you have a good price. If the boat was on Long Island I'd want it. Good luck. I don't think you can lose on this one. It's like money in the bank. You could use it a few years and get your money back. Plus, the boating season in Canada has to be pretty short, so the motor really has more like 3 years usage. Not bad.

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I tend to agree with Jeff a little.
I just got my 1982 18 outrage this season I paid 9500.00.
This included all the covers (console and boat/motor)
New chairs and bow cushions, 1996 Evinrude Ocean Pro (Runs like new)
1996 Wesco Aluminum trailer with brakes and the wood is all-intact.

This being said the boat you are looking for sounds a little newer.
I can tell you this much though. You will not regret the handling and pure performance of that boat. I guarantee that!

Besides it will give you a great project for the winter. And it always beats vacuuming for the wife.
Good luck.

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Well well well... I'm back.
After 'waiting out' for a while, I purchased this boat for 11,000CAD or $10,300USD. I have also found that the 135 Opti had <200 hours on it as found by a mechanic. This was the 1999 Optimax and 1988 Outrage 18. I don't have a dock, a tow vechicle or a happy wife but I have a good looking whaler that needs a little TLC to be great. Pictures to follow...

Craig

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Sounds like a good deal to me. That boat is almost as good as money in the bank.