Posted by roncalid on 02/02/09 - 9:58 AM
#1
I have recently found a pristine 88 outrage (cut transom) with 2x115 Mercury 4 strokes. The boat is definetely a good one, little used and original gelcoat still bright. Unfortunately it was re-rigged in 04 with double 20" 115 and I'm little scared about the load of those on the transom. I don't know exactly the weight but I think we are close to 900 lbs.. I know the boat was rated 180hp and 200hp with WD and, at that time, probably was intended to have single 175hp V6 or double 85-90hp V4. The single 2 strokes should be around 430 lbs. and the couple probably something around 600 lbs.. The boat seems to be really fast but I don't know anything about the performance on the water. I think it may sit too low on the transom and maybe porpoising will be even worse. Any suggestion? Rgrds, Dan
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/02/09 - 11:33 AM
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Dan,
The 1988 Outrage 20 was rated for 200 hp.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...album_id=9
The Mercury 75, 90 and 115 all weigh the same at 399 pounds.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=5
That's 800 pounds on the transom not including 2 batteries or anything else that might be in the stern.
Those engines do seem quite heavy for the transom but I can understand why the prior owner chose the 115 because they weighed the same as the smaller models.
Maybe someone else here can give you some more info.