Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Not Too Smart

Posted by DWinter on 09/17/10 - 3:53 PM
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I've been lucky enough to have test driven/op checked almost every model of whalers in all types of conditions and the closest I've ever got to flipping or blowing one over was a 27 outrage with twin 225 Verados at 45+mph in a 3-4 foot Chesapeake bay chop. I was basically running close to WOT going from wave top to wave top when I caught one wrong and sent it rather hi in the air at a not so comfortable angle. I landed hard and slammed my thigh into the safety lanyard switch on the helm which produced a purple square on my leg that lasted for 2 weeks. Did I mention I was only wearing socks because the boat had just been detailed for delivery and socks on gelcoat do not maintain traction very well. Believe it or not, it's harder to flip one than you may think. And I'm grateful for that fact. Now, broaching one, like I expected to happen to the guy in the video, is much easier.
I miss that job. You gotta love it when your boss tells you to take a brand new Outrage and "run it like you stole it" to be sure nothing comes apart. BTW, nothing did. Gotta love that Whaler construction. Like the old Porsche commercials said, There is no substitute.

Edited by DWinter on 09/17/10 - 3:58 PM