Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 25' Outrage is 95% complete
Posted by romd133 on 04/14/09 - 7:05 PM
#1
I can't wait until next week for the launch of my Whaler. I just have a few loose ends to tie up over the weekend. If you're interested to see a few updated pics check out:
http://s536.photobucket.com/albums/ff...20project/
I'll update you after the first ride:)
Edited by Tom W Clark on 04/15/09 - 7:15 AM
Posted by hotdog7 on 04/15/09 - 5:22 AM
#2
Are the weakfish in? lol. That is great I hope you have a garage to work in today
Posted by WhalerDan on 04/15/09 - 5:58 AM
#3
Romd,
Me too, I'm also 95 percent complete with my 18 Outrage. With any luck I can launch and test this Saturday or most likely Sunday.
Just looked at your photos -- wow you practically built from scratch.
good luck
Posted by romd133 on 04/15/09 - 5:07 PM
#4
hey WhalerDan i hope your as happy with your boat as i am good luck
Posted by romd133 on 04/15/09 - 5:09 PM
#5
hotdog7 :D i think the weaks will be here soon.....atleast thats what im hopeing for
Posted by hotdog7 on 04/15/09 - 5:30 PM
#6
Last year was not so good for weaks sping run for stripers was great hope this year will be the same for stipers
Posted by Doug V on 04/15/09 - 7:25 PM
#7
rom,
Your 25 is lookin' good. I like the custom console modification.
Doug
Posted by romd133 on 04/16/09 - 5:04 PM
#8
thanks doug i appreciate it...im very anxious to take her for a ride
Posted by rbritdu on 04/16/09 - 5:58 PM
#9
That boat is Gorgeous !!! I hate to ask what did that glassing cost you ?? The whole boat looks very well planned out . WOW !!! Thats All I can say !!! You must be going nuts to get that baby on the water .... Nice job !! Regards Bob
Posted by romd133 on 04/16/09 - 7:00 PM
#10
thanks Bob i appreciate the comments... the gel coat cost a few buck but i purchased the boat for a good deal i think anyway...and to buy a 25' with the way i have i it rigged would have cost me alot more than what i have into it....plus i have a bonus it's a classic:)
Posted by sz on 04/16/09 - 7:24 PM
#11
Well done,Good jobs.. you will treasure her more because its you who dress her up... wish you best of luck.
Posted by egerrity on 04/17/09 - 6:05 AM
#12
WOW!!! What a great job! Cant wait to hear how it runs with those sweet motors.
Posted by bigfish114 on 04/17/09 - 6:59 AM
#13
Nice work, the E-tec's look great on the back of a nicely done restore.
Posted by slush on 04/17/09 - 11:11 AM
#14
Beautiful boat!
Posted by romd133 on 04/17/09 - 5:43 PM
#15
thanks everyone for the compliments i appreciate it ill let you know how my first run is next week...im sure i will have a grin from ear to ear
Posted by Derwd24 on 04/19/09 - 6:25 PM
#16
I've been meaning to ask if you're going to install the T-top again or leave it off?
Pic's look great, any chance you'll post some of the console and the new mahogany gunwales in more detail?
Posted by romd133 on 04/19/09 - 7:50 PM
#17
hey Derwd24 im going to go with a bimini because im going to trailer the boat. I plan on posting pics on the boat next week and i will do my best to show all the finishes including the custom console..thanks for the comments
Posted by RevengeFamily on 04/23/09 - 5:41 AM
#18
Saw the photos... Looks phenominal, Fantastic job... How did the BBQ (fire) start on your old boat?
Posted by romd133 on 04/23/09 - 7:43 PM
#19
Hi RevengeFamily this is from an earlier post about the fire that we experienced...Also thanks for the picture comments..""On friday the 13th of june my son and I went to put my boat in the water for the first time of the season. A couple of days before I had the boat started so not to make a fool out of myself at the ramp and there were no problems. Anyway Jake and I stopped at the hess station for gas and the gas attendent told me they were out of gas but i could try and fill up. I was down to only 50 gallons so I went and put another 50 in for a fill. The whole time im filling I just thought with the price of gas I was getting jipped because I was getting the bottom of the barrel and when I finished they closed down the pumps. We left the station and went directly to the ramp. We backed the boat off the trailer and while my son was holding the boat i parked my truck. Than i jumped in the boat and turned the key and just like the movies the boat exploded it blew me up into the ttop and i got stitches and my son kept yelling for me to get out of the boat because i was on fire finally i snapped out of it and rolled onto the dock and into the water. My son was a hero to me that night and with all that happed i only walked away with a few stitches and no burns..God blessed me that night and thats why friday the 13th was a lucky night for me.
Edited by romd133 on 04/23/09 - 7:52 PM
Posted by Finnegan on 04/23/09 - 10:06 PM
#20
First of all the boat looks fabulous. My kind of 25, with real gelcoat, no bottom paint, no tee top and twin engines.
As one who has been trailering a 25 Outrage all over the place for 20 years, well over 100,000 miles, the only thing I can say is I think the trailer is too short for the boat. Particularly, the wheels are way too far forward, and she will fishtale all over the road on you in that location. A boat that size fishtaling you don't want! Move the wheel carriage back as far as you can, and you may be alright. Also pull the boat as far forward on the trailer as you can.
Here's mine on the trailer:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v42...006-1A.jpg
Also see the 4th photo here:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/ceta...age11.html
Good luck in your travels. You will love the boat. According to the Commercial Products guys, it's the best hull Whaler ever designed. Which is why they're still making and selling them.
Posted by romd133 on 04/24/09 - 6:30 PM
#21
thanks Finnegan for the info on trailering i do alot of trailering myself from tractors to dump trailers so far i have had a good experience with the whaler even on the parkway.... anyway i have really enjoyed looking at your whaler on continuouswave... since i bought my boat last summer your boat really inspired me to have a nice whaler also... thank you for the feedback and compliments
Edited by romd133 on 04/28/09 - 5:33 PM
Posted by RevengeFamily on 04/28/09 - 4:51 AM
#22
Wow, that's a scary story, God was definately watching over you and your son that day. Had you spilled fuel during your fuel up? If not was there an investigation regarding the fire?
Be well,
Norm and crew
Posted by RLwhaler on 04/28/09 - 11:54 AM
#23
Absolutely gorgeous! I thought that i was the only one to used the kubota that way! I was hoping to see some numbers from ya with those Tec.
Glad father and son came out ok with your scary ordeal.
Best,
Richard
Posted by romd133 on 04/28/09 - 3:59 PM
#24
thanks for the compliment..yes God was watching over us that night..as far as the fuel issue it could have been a bad fuel line under the floor and unfortunatly you cant tell unless there is a problem like i had anyway there was a fire inspection and they could not determin the accual cause thats why on my new boat i put all new fuel lines and double clamped all of them also with the two covers i can always open them and see if i smell fuel leaking...thanks again
Edited by romd133 on 04/29/09 - 3:21 AM