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The Outrage 18 (1981-1990) is a true classic among the many models of Boston Whaler boats. The hull shape retained the refined bow lines with the classic "smirk" (formed by carrying the line of the runners up and across the bow). The resulting Outrage 18 hull was able to provide excellent lateral stability, but offered much improved ride in waves and chop compared with the 17-foot hull. The Outrage 18 was designed for operating in big waves and big water, to be able to go offshore and fish in the ocean. The cockpit of the Outrage 18 is also slightly different from the smaller boats. There is more freeboard in the hull and thus there is a deeper cockpit.
The standard Outrage 18 features include the standard console with teak access doors, dash panel, locks, plexiglass windscreen, stainless steering wheel, switch panel with 2 pre-wired accessory switches, fuses and buss bar. Additional standard features include stainless railings, a 63-gallon fuel tank, two swivel seats, recessed aft cleats with hawse pipe, rod racks, pair of flush-mounted rod holders, bow locker with fiberglass cover, teak gunwale boards, international navigation lights, fire extinguisher, bow bitt, lifting eyes, battery box with hold-down strap and a heavy-duty rub rail.
The cockpit features the standard Whaler center console and offered a choice of seating arrangements, principally either the standard twin swivel seats, optional teak reversible pilot seat, or optional leaning post. A full-width upholstered bench seat could be ordered to provide more seating in the stern. A cooler seat and bow cushions could augment seating forward of the console. The Outrage 18 was one of the smallest boat to offer an integral fuel system. This large fuel capacity (63-gallons) gave the Outrage 18 the ability to make long trips without refueling.
This particular Outrage was located from the original owner in Apex, North Carolina where it was used exclusively on lakes in the area and has never seen saltwater. It was always trailered when not in use, didn’t spend one night in the water and was stored in a heated garage. The original condition is absolutely incredible. This Outrage was repowered from the original OMC engine in 2004 to a new Honda BF150 outboard with EFI, VTEC, hydraulic steering and stainless steel prop. The boat was used very sparingly and only has 173 original hours on the Honda motor. Factory options include the reversible pilot seat with cushioned base and cushioned backrest (very rare on an Outrage), full width upholstered stern seat, and forward cooler with upholstered seat cushion and rod holder back cushions, and a Wm J Mills fly top canvas set. The Outrage sits on a Magic-tilt dual axle aluminum trailer.
If you are looking for a classic 18’ Outrage, look no further as this girl is perfect.