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where to get center console door latches [Parts]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:39:37 -0500

dcalvano,

There were only two types that I am aware of.
1. Plastic
2. Brass

Photos and information are available in the Part Photos link on the left sidebar.

Brass is the replacement for the plastic version.
[url]http://www.whalercentral.com/photogallery.php?photo_id=28[/url]

where to get center console door latches [Parts]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:35:26 -0500

Sorry I have a 1982 17' Montauk..

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:26:56 -0500

You might have "THE CLASSIC" of the Classics in your possession. Do you know what the stenciled serial number is? Unless it's been painted over, it should be in your anchor locker and on your transom on the inside just below your motor. See if you can find it and let us know what it is.

This is exciting!!

190 Outrage repower [Engines]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:12:58 -0500

What's wrong with your 150 Merc?

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:44:18 -0500

That explains it. I couldn't for the life of me figure out why the pictures I saw had different drain holes. I also could tell the drain was not modified by the way it comes out the bottom. It totally looks like an original design.

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:08:10 -0500

I saw that boat at the Miami boat show but didn't notice the drain apparently.
I thought he said it was a 1958 model.

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:59:45 -0500

Hey! this is the boat I am talking about, owned Jim Keris, a member here:

[url]http://www.whalercentral.com/userphotogallery_2.php?photo_id=33[/url]

Apparently Joe, you have seen this type of drain before ;-)

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:26:45 -0500

Dude. I think you may have stumbled upon a rare gem that may be worth way more than you paid for it. Consider yourself lucky!!

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:21:34 -0500

That's what I meant Tom.
1958 as I have never seen a pre-production model.

If Andre fell into this, what a lucky guy.
I would give him $1500 for the package and repair the drain.
What do you say Andre ????

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:14:07 -0500

Thanks TWC. Happy to bow to a highly respected mentor as none of this makes any sense to a new BW owner that has been around boats since the '56-'57 era.

It sure does seem like a bunch of work to plug an aft directional drain hole and drill a new vertical one to solve an issue. Sounds as though BW might have been an infant the same time I was and there may be some lost history along the way.

The first boat I can remember is a 1954 Volksboat my dad had and we loved it.

Gary

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:12:42 -0500

Not 1958, 1956.

There was a boat that Whaler restored at the factory and used in their Boat Show display for the 50th Anniversary. It was the oldest 13 footer they could find.

It was confirmed by Chuck Bennett that it was a pre-production model from 1956 and it had exactly that type of drain through the bottom of the hull.

I believe Jeff used to have photos of it.

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:57:34 -0500

I don't remember seeing that type of drain on the 1958 but then again, I was looking at too many other things.
[url]http://www.whalercentral.com/userphotogallery_2.php?photo_id=33[/url]

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:55:10 -0500

[quote][b]Tom W Clark wrote:[/b]
Hold on there fellas, I've seen that drain arrangement before.

Andr�, what makes you think your hull is a 1971?[/quote]

I know for sure it's a 1971 or earlier from pics. It may be alot earlier I can't say since there's no numbers on it. Keep in mind I am not much of a boater and have never had a Whaler. That's why I am not familiar with them. I know I have some dumb questions but I was always taught no question is a dumb question. Got the boat to take my two little boys on and chase some fish, and tube etc... We basically are a beach family and we live on the water Long Island Sound so getting my little boys into boating while they are young is only the natural thing to do I think. They are ages five and one and a half. Maybe I will just plug the darn hole and be done with it. Most likely we will move onto a bigger boat, next summer, but we wanted to start off small and see how it goes. Especially with the kids and all.

New Wooden Under Gun'l Rod Holders [Parts]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:52:10 -0500

Hello Scott -
I will take some photgraphs of the rod holders for you and send them to the address you provided for me. I think you will impressed; I know I certainly was.
Regards,
Joe Bauer

Drain plug on floor not sealing. Taking on water. [Boats]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:48:26 -0500

Hold on there fellas, I've seen that drain arrangement before.

Andr�, what makes you think your hull is a 1971? I think it may be a very rare 1956 or 1957.