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Hello I'm interested in buying this Boston Whaler:

http://firenze.bakeca.it/barche-nauti...ijc7575828

The owner called it an Outrage 15.

I don't know what model it is. Could you help me to identify the model?

Edo from Italy

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That appears to be a modified classic 15' Whaler hull with custom made rails and an aftermarket console.

Whaler never made a model like that.

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Edo -

Tom is a Whaler expert and it correct.

Here are some photos of an original 15' whaler from the Model Specification page

There are several owners who have changed the boat and added a center console so it is not surprising. Personally, I like the rails and stern deck.

Regardless, the 15' hull is a very good model and many desire them.

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Thanks for your answers.
I have a Montauk 17 and I want to upgrade to an outrage because in mediterraneo sea the wave are more short and more frequent than ocean and the Mountauk hull is very hard on it.
Which is the minimum hp engine for 1986 Montauk to go in safety? now I have a 40 hp 737 OMC.

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The minimum horsepower is 40 hp and the maximum is 100 hp for a classic Montauk.

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I have the opportunity to buy an year 2000 evinrude ( suzuki) 50 hp 4 stroke for a good price.
It is enough ? I like the Suzuki 70 but is more more expensive.

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How do you use the boat?

How fast do you want to go?
How often do you take 4 people?
Do you bring gear, supplies?

I have observed most (3 of 4) Montauks in the USA have a 90hp with the others having 70hp motors. This is not to say a 50 is bad. It depends on your need/want for speed.

I have read an owner report his Montauk with a 50 hp 4 stroke will cruise in the ~20kt range comfortably. He is very pleased.

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I would suggest the 70 hp myself.

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I use the boat 50% for sea trip (2 -4 persons) 50% for fishing (2 persons), with 100 liters of gasoline
Now with my 1999 Johnson 737 the top speed is 30 Knot (me and my slim girlfriend), but when the waves became important I have to moderate a lot the speed for my bones.
I could go 12 miles from coast for fishing tuna.
As I said when I find a good occasion I want to turn on a outrage 18 - 19 , but for the while could be a good idea to change my old 40 with this 50 fourstroke or more and less is the same?

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You want to be at about 75% of max. rated H.P., so a 70 would be just about right, this gives you enough speed, good fuel economy, and enough "Extra Ponies" to "get the Hell outta the way" when needed.

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I agree, if you have 4 people on board for a sea trip, a 70 HP would be minimum as you'll need the power if the seas act up... It's better to have the power and not need it than to need it and not have it in those conditions.