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While running some errands yesterday, I caught a glimpse of a boat behind a bunch of cars in a parking lot. I pulled off the highway and doubled back, and sure enough it was a 25 foot CC Outrage. From a distance it looked pretty good, but when got up close, details of how it has not been kept up were obvious. I thought what a shame that such a nice vessel, with Whaler Drive, Super Console, Super Leaning Post, Original Stern Seat, nice T-Top could be left to rot. Hull was in need of a serious compounding, many spider cracks in the gelcoat. All the Teak was long past needing some oil and I was very sad to see the cover over the fuel gauge was missing, so water more then likely had been pouring into the hull for an unknown time. The place the boat was sitting at, was actually a car dealers, and speaking with one of the employees stated the boat belonged to the owner and he was asking 13,500 for it. I took several photo's of it, and if anyone is interested in a salvageable with a lot of potential Whaler, PM me and I'll send the pictures. I'll keep my eye on it as I drive that way from time to time, as I think a low ball offer might be taken considering the economic times, and used cars sales at the moment

Duf

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Yeah, there's lots of Whaler abuse going on. People who don't change their lower unit oil for 3 or more years. I've seen wasp nests in consoles. Batteries in consoles that are not tied down, boats that are kept in the water for several years without a fresh coat of bottom paint. These are on boats advertised for sale as very good or excellent condition. The kicker is that the people selling these boats all want top dollar. They go online, find a boat that doesn't need a thing and is perfect, and want that price. If you offer less, they look at you as though you're trying to steal the boat. Of course not everyone is as into their Whalers as we are.

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Very True WD, but the good new is, folks that appreciate the Whaler for what they should be are purchasing them and giving them the kind of treatment they deserve. We've seen example after example of new owners buying boats found in the middle of a field, or other remote areas, and refurbished. Hell, both of the ones I bought are in my better shape then when i first discovered them. Its a love of a classic boat, teak work and all. :)

Duf B)

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Duf, I love boats like that ! The poor guy took the initial $ hit for me ! The people that own boats like that don't frequent sites like this and sell off their old boats only to purchase new thinking they have upgraded. I for one enjoy the classics and the comfort that comes with operating a vessel that I know from stem to stern. I say let em beat them up and we'll be there to profit from their ignorance.

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I know Jim, i would have loved to take her home, it would have made TexasWhaler and i even with our fishing trips, but i have two now, and until i finish Raggedy and get her sold, no more Whalers in the driveway, as there isn't any room!!

Duf B)

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It is a great feeeling to see a tired and worn classic lady brought back to life. It's almost like women..............they're not getting older, just getting better as long as they have some TLC! :P

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Ok Tom, i'm sure you scored some points with that one! :D But i have to agree with you. I've had a couple of PM's on the Whaler in question, and i hope something good comes of it. Dang i just love these boats!! Its a little cool today, in the upper 60's, but i think a cruise this evening is in the works. Need to get out and cruise before the predicted 80's happen this tuesday, and its to hot to be out and about.:P

Duf B)

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I think that Whaler was listed on eBay about a year ago....I remember the unusual marking on the hull.

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John, next time your down this way, its just after the brownsville road exit on the left hand side of the road. Nice boat with huge potential!

Duf B)