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Boston whaler ventura
Key-z	#1  Posted on 05/09/16 - 7:13 AM
Member Posts: 102 Comments: 5 Joined: 08/14/06	Is anyone familiar with the Boston whaler venture in terms of how it handles on the water? Looking for a 18'-20'. Not sure what type of gas tank it has or if there is any wood stringers down below. I guess what I'm asking is there any concerns with this Model? Kind regards, Key-z
Phil T	#2  Posted on 05/09/16 - 5:58 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6986 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	There are no stringers in any Boston Whaler model. The fuel tanks for all Ventura models is aluminum.
Key-z	#3  Posted on 05/09/16 - 6:05 PM
Member Posts: 102 Comments: 5 Joined: 08/14/06	Thanks Phil T Do you know if there is any wood in the ventura vessels? Kind regards, Key-z
butchdavis	#4  Posted on 05/10/16 - 5:35 AM
Member Posts: 826 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/22/11	the fuel tank is almost certainly an under the deck plastic tank which is very reliable. I am unaware of any wood used in modern Boston Whaler boats. That is one of the many attractions of these fine boats. Venturas are fine models that ride well but they are not widely recommended for use in the offshore environment in rough weather. Butch
Phil T	#5  Posted on 05/10/16 - 7:16 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6986 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Since you don't specify a year there are a few caveats. Boston Whaler uses plywood in the transom. Not a cause of concern. There is also plywood, later Whalerboard (phenolic) backing pieces embedded in the floor, gunnels and decks depending on model. Diagrams are available. The Ventura is considered by many to be a battle wagon. Heavy, solid and a great riding boat. Tom Andresky (BlueWaterPirate) has a 2003 Ventura 210 with a Mercury 225 Optimax and had dozens of trip reports of offshore runs from North Carolina. There have been few complaints other that the price, when new. These boats were expensive. Probably due to the high quality. The high price to make led to their short production run.
Key-z	#6  Posted on 05/10/16 - 8:46 PM
Member Posts: 102 Comments: 5 Joined: 08/14/06	The boat I want to purchase is a 1999 with a Mercury 200hp optima blue series. I owe a 1985 18.6' outrage with a 1998 evinrude motor that runs great but my boating habits are changing and I would like to have a creature comfort boat that I can still go out fishing. You mentioned there was a diagram of the Ventura. Is it on this site? I couldn't find it. Kind regards, Key-z
butchdavis	#7  Posted on 05/11/16 - 7:28 AM
Member Posts: 826 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/22/11	Phil, Thanks for the information. Somewhere I got the idea the reinforcement in the transom was Whalerboard. Butch
Key-z	#8  Posted on 05/13/16 - 6:21 AM
Member Posts: 102 Comments: 5 Joined: 08/14/06	Thank you for the information Butch. My outrage is a honey of a boat and Once I purchase the Ventura I will have to sale boththe outrage and my 13' whaler. I just can't afford to keep piling them up and using for different occasions. Do you know if a 1999 has wood anywhere? Not that I'm concerned about wood, I just want to know. Kind regards, Key-z
butchdavis	#9  Posted on 05/13/16 - 7:40 AM
Member Posts: 826 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/22/11	Key, As Phil T mentioned, the transom is wood reinforced. I believe the Ventura is otherwise entirely wood free. Butch
Key-z	#10  Posted on 05/13/16 - 7:44 AM
Member Posts: 102 Comments: 5 Joined: 08/14/06	Thank you for the information both of you provided. Really makes me feel good about the Ventura. Can't wait to get it. Key-z
Tom C2	#11  Posted on 05/14/16 - 10:08 AM
Member Posts: 18 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/24/14	There is a nice looking Ventura 20 ft. for sale on craigslist Roanoke, Va. Not mine, I just noticed it. Tom 1988 15 SS w/ 60 HP Johnson
Key-z	#12  Posted on 05/15/16 - 8:01 AM
Member Posts: 102 Comments: 5 Joined: 08/14/06	On my way to get it. Just a little concern with the 1999 Mercury 200hp. Not familiar with mercury engines and what I read there is problems with power heads blowing.
Key-z	#13  Posted on 05/19/16 - 4:03 AM
Member Posts: 102 Comments: 5 Joined: 08/14/06	Bought it and love it! : )