Boston Whaler Outrage 21

BOSTON WHALER 1971 OUTRAGE 21For sale is a beautiful 21', yacht quality, classic Boston Whaler Outrage, the rarest, most sought after, most classic model of all the classic Whalers. This boat is all original, well taken care of for almost half a century, and believed to be one of finest examples of this famous boat still in existence. It could very well be the best condition remaining example of this model in the world. This is a REAL Boston Whaler with all its original components in place. The existence of this particular boat has not been known to the online Boston Whaler national and international community.This boat is not a restored "beater" from a marine restoration company. The boat is not restored at all, but rather simply maintained and upgraded to be in better than factory new condition. The hull topside has never been removed and re-assembled. It has never been bottom painted, never top side painted, both real value killers. All gelcoat and non-skid floor is original, in like new condition, with high gloss. Over the years, unwanted holes from screws and accessories have been filled and re-gelcoated. The entire bottom of the boat has no nicks, chips or scratches. This is literally a like new hull right out of the mold. Even the original bolts at the rubrail, holding the top casting to the hull casting, are original and with no corrosion.Both boat and engine are 100% freshwater use their entire life, trailer kept, stored indoors, and only used in the short seasons of the northwestern Great Lakes. There was a 20 year period where the boat was stored, not used at all, and in the last 5 years has only been used about 4 hours.There are far too many excellent details to describe here. The photos are worth 1,000 words, but suffice it to say everything on the boat is original and/or new yacht quality fittings and equipment. Everything you see, you get. Almost all systems, components and accessories on the boat are brand new in anticipation of this offering, and are the best you can buy. This was Boston Whaler's original build philosophy which has been maintained. Included is modern electrical apparatus, and lighting, specially designed back mount hydraulic steering, all new engine controls, rigging and full instrumentation, Ritchie premium Navigator compass, VHF radio, SS rail fittings, new seat upholstery by Anderson, and new canvas by Wm Mills Co. All of the original teak and mahogany are highly varnished, with newly caulked highlights and seams. The full length mahogany under gunwale covering boards have been correctly re-installed with all factory nails, a poor original detail, eliminated. These boards are one of the beautiful interior features of this model.The semi-classic engine is a 1993 2.5 liter Mercury 200, with approximately 285 hours since new, not re-built, not re-manufactured, with original factory paint. Compression is 130-132# across all six cylinders. Oil injection works perfectly. Propeller is an SS Mercury Laser II in 23" pitch with anti clutch-rattle hub. Two stern quarter fuel tanks, connected by a selector valve, hold 19 gallons each. The engine is extremely powerful, and accelerates the boat quickly, will loaf along at 3000 RPM and 30 MPH, and with a top speed of 55 MPH. There is plenty of power for larger group outings.The 2004 Continental tandem axle trailer carries the boat easily, on 10 Stoltz keel rollers with SS shafts and stabilizing side bunks. The frame is galvanized, all welded structural steel channel design, no corrosion or rust at all, and in like-new condition. Most bolts are stainless steel, the tires are 14" radials, low mileage. Tiedown Mfg "G-5" SS disc brakes, recently replaced. This trailer is in condition for any cross country travel. Many other owners of these boats use this same trailer, a perfect fit for the hull.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the few remaining, all original, examples of this most famous Whaler model, basically a 46 year old new boat. Other "Ribsides" in this condition simply do not exist. Most of these remaining classics that look good are actually old neglected boats, purchased for low cost, and repaired and topside painted over by restoration shops. Almost all are done with bottom paint and not anywhere near to original design and equipment specifications. They often are re-fitted with homemade/aftermarket furnishings. With this classic boat, it should be "Less is More", clean and uncluttered. This boat maintains that objective.If you are a long time classic Boston Whaler owner or afficionado, and have been looking for one of these rare boats in turn-key condition, this could be the only opportunity you will ever have. And if you keep this boat maintained, it will be an excellent investment. But if your boating lifestyle requires keeping a boat in the water and bottom paint, this is not a boat for you, as bottom paint will immediately cut the boat's value, and your investment, in half. If you need a boat for extensive installation of offshore fishing equipment, this is not the boat for you. Fishing gear clutter, downriggers, trolling motors, baitwells, etc. and the damage to the boat their installation causes, is also a value killer. This is a boat to be well taken care of, enjoyed and loved for recreational boating with family and friends. It is an American Classic to be preserved. Classic boat shows are an option for presenting this boat. This is a classic Whaler that should continue to be kept on its trailer and stored indoors. With its yacht quality design and appointments, it is also suitable and appropriate for use as a Megayacht tender.No matter where you go with this boat - a classic boat show, an upscale marina, a launching ramp or even fuel stops, people will be drawn to it and admire the boat. Some will want to talk extensively.Contact through classifieds board Private Message only until a sale is actually made. A long list of detailed information on boat is available to a serious buyer (in my determination) on request. A $5000 down payment is required within 7 days, payment in full within 14 days. The boat is currently stored in Eastern Wisconsin, within a reasonable radius of the area between Green Bay and Milwaukee. $4000 of deposit will be returned if you decide not to proceed upon inspection or survey.