Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Tunnel cover for 1989 18 Outrage

Posted by Malcolm on 05/23/17 - 3:01 PM
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I believe the exploded parts manual shows these, you should look these up. Phil, yours has been cut in half and are missing the other half. They were originally oval and uncut. It is common for these to be slit to enable removal or replacement without de-rigging the console. My 1988 OUTRAGE 18 has 3 of them. One inverted which drops below the deck and flanges at the deck (caulked all around flange). The second is fastened and caulked on top of the first one and is facing up. The third is mounted dry on top of the console plywood shelf/floor. The two deck pieces keep water,sand,debris out of the rigging tunnel and keep the deck plywood coring dry. Mine are completely water tight at the flanges. The console piece keeps gear stored in the console from disappearing down the rigging tunnel. I would send pictures but can't right now, sorry.