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White Battery Box
wlagarde	#1  Posted on 02/25/14 - 8:10 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	I came across this web site tonight (http://www.midstatebattery.com/boxes.htm/boxes.htm) and it looks like the HM-300-W and HM-318-W may be a viable replacement for the original white Whaler battery boxes (http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=10). Has anyone purchased one of these or seen them in the flesh? Also came across this site: http://parkit360.ca/shop/battery-boxattery-box Edited by wlagarde on 02/25/14 - 8:27 PM 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
huckelberry145	#2  Posted on 02/26/14 - 2:19 AM
Member Posts: 401 Comments: 3 Joined: 03/10/12	I just might have to give them a try.
wlagarde	#3  Posted on 02/27/14 - 6:04 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	After digging a little deeper it appears the original "White" Whaler battery boxes were actually desert tan so a white box would stick out a little bit and I suppose would really look no better or worse than a black box. Edited by wlagarde on 02/27/14 - 6:05 PM 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
Joe Kriz	#4  Posted on 02/27/14 - 6:09 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	White is the opposite of Black in the color spectrum chart, so white would be a closer match. Here are the original boxes. http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=10
kamie	#5  Posted on 02/27/14 - 6:22 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 2975 Comments: 3 Joined: 11/04/05	you can always paint it to match.
wlagarde	#6  Posted on 02/28/14 - 3:35 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	Joe Kriz wrote: White is the opposite of Black in the color spectrum chart, so white would be a closer match. Here are the original boxes. http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=10 That is true but I sensed the original boxes were somewhat off white compared to what I found. That said the cushions I have are a good bit whiter than the desert tan color so I took the plunge and purchased the white box from Parkit. I'll report back with some pictures of it installed once I receive it. 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
wlagarde	#7  Posted on 02/28/14 - 3:37 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	kamie wrote: you can always paint it to match. I considered that option but I suspect the paint won't hold up/adhere to the plastic long term... 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
kamie	#8  Posted on 02/28/14 - 6:21 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 2975 Comments: 3 Joined: 11/04/05	Krylon or rustolem plastic paint holds up just fine, and if it looks scruffy, take it out of the boat, light sanding and respray. Good as new. There is a photo on my personal page, starting with a white one would be better. Black is hard to cover unless you prime first. Edited by kamie on 02/28/14 - 6:23 PM
Super Sporter	#9  Posted on 02/28/14 - 8:06 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 52 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/05/14	Someone is selling what they say is original one on E-Bay. I t is white with the Whaler logo molded into the case with The Kevlok strap . Starting bid is $75.00. So far no takers.
wlagarde	#10  Posted on 02/28/14 - 9:34 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	http://m.ebay.com/itm/1813345817781334581778 Yup it's an original. Looks a little rough but given its age it's in pretty good shape. 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke