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1996 Outrage 17
Aurell27	#1  Posted on 11/06/22 - 11:10 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/05/22	Hi, I bought a used Boston Whaler this summer describe as a "Boston Whaler Outrage 17" without more information except that the boat is qualified for 7 passengers. Many things let me think that is an "Outrage II" : - Capacity (7 passengers) - HIN : BWCXA266K596 (XA for ORII and 96 for model year) - Length and beam Everything seems to indicate that it is an "Outrage II", the only strange point is the capacity of the fuel tank which is much lower than that indicated for the "Outrage II" on all supports (including this site). 34 Gal instead of 56. Does anyone know if the first outrage IIs were assembled with smaller fuel tanks? Is there any other explanation? Thanks in advance for your help Sincerely, Aurélien (I sail in French Guyana)
Phil T	#2  Posted on 11/06/22 - 11:21 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Which boat is yours? Phil T attached the following image: [138.01Kb] Edited by Phil T on 11/06/22 - 11:25 AM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Aurell27	#3  Posted on 11/06/22 - 12:35 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/05/22	Thanks for the quick response Phil. Without hesitation, the second one. So it is an Outrage II, but with a small fuel tank... Strange, isn't it?
Phil T	#4  Posted on 11/06/22 - 12:44 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Not necessarily. At the time the model was designed, two stroke engines were the basis for fuel tank sizing. With 4 stroke engines improved efficiency, many owners reduced the tanks on replacement for cost savings and practical reasons. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Aurell27	#5  Posted on 11/06/22 - 2:11 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/05/22	Okay, thanks. Maybe it's not the original tank. I have no history on the boat. I'm already very happy to be certain of the model. For a first boat, it is perfect, healthy and safe.
Joe Kriz	#6  Posted on 11/07/22 - 7:48 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Do you have a photo of the fuel tank decal that shows the 34 gallon capacity and the manufacturer?
Aurell27	#7  Posted on 11/08/22 - 7:08 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/05/22	No, I did not find such a decal. But the only place where I can see the fuel tank is the small hatch under the driver's feet. Is there any other place to look? As for the fuel tank capacity, it is approximate. I put 118 liters in it when I first filled it up and concluded that it must be 34 gallons (with the little the seller left in the fuel tank).
butchdavis	#8  Posted on 11/09/22 - 6:41 AM
Member Posts: 827 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/22/11	Where your tank is filled makes a difference in how much fuel you can add. If the boat, and thus the tank, is level it can normally be completely filled. This usually accomplished when filling the tank while afloat. When filling the tank at a fuel station when the boat is on a trailer it may not be be level. Many boats are in a slightly bow high or low position relative to the ground. People like to tow a trailer when it is level without regard of how level the boat may be. Butch
Aurell27	#9  Posted on 11/09/22 - 9:38 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/05/22	There must be a difference, but I don't think it's that much (34 to 56 gal). And the fuel gauge is well up once the boat is on the water.
butchdavis	#10  Posted on 11/10/22 - 6:13 AM
Member Posts: 827 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/22/11	Fuel gauges are notoriously inaccurate. Never depend upon yours to judge if you have enough fuel to return from an outing. A method to determine the true capacity of your fuel tank and the gauge reading when the tank reaches empty is to take some spare fuel on an outing when you suspect the fuel level is low enough to become empty soon. When the fuel is exhausted note the gauge reading. When you fill the tank you should be able to closely estimate the tanks actual capacity. When I tried this approach the gauge was on empty for quite some time before the fuel was exhausted. It was a disappointing result. Butch