Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Boston Whaler 11' w/9.9 Evinrude questions
Posted by michaelatkins65 on 05/09/13 - 9:45 AM
#1
I am new to the Boston Whalers and wondering were I can find parts? I'm looking to put a console and steering on my 1988 11 footer. I might have a wood worker I know make the Console just need the dimensions. Any feed back on these boats would be greatly appreciated!
Mike
Posted by michaelatkins65 on 05/09/13 - 11:53 AM
#3
I'll look into that. Thanks Joe!!
Posted by huckelberry145 on 05/09/13 - 2:49 PM
#4
I have just what you are looking for. I'll get the measurements to you this evening.
Posted by michaelatkins65 on 05/09/13 - 5:53 PM
#5
I really appreciate it Huckelberry! I would like to put a console on mine with a nice big chrome steering wheel like on the sports. Then I'll have to find the throttle and gear box thing. Work in progress but at least I have a good solid 11 footer.
Posted by huckelberry145 on 05/09/13 - 7:17 PM
#6
Even better, why don't I just mail you the console parts I used as a template to make my replacement. They came off my 1979 11' sport. There are some rabbits and dado joints as well as the hole for the steering wheel that will be difficult to describe.
Posted by michaelatkins65 on 05/09/13 - 7:22 PM
#7
That would be so awesome!!! I'm going to email you my address right now to your gmail.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/09/13 - 7:24 PM
#8
You might also look in the Downloads link on the left sidebar for "Parts Drawings" for the 13' model interior.
This will give you a general idea on the different parts even though the measurements will probably not be the same for the 11' model.
Posted by michaelatkins65 on 05/09/13 - 7:33 PM
#9
I am definitely going to use that Joe! Thanks again! btw great job on this site!
Posted by rfuerst911sc on 05/10/13 - 3:57 AM
#10
Teleflex steering box/cable is a great way to go I recently did this on my 13 '. Go with an original stainless steel steering wheel and you're good to go.
Posted by dgoodhue on 05/10/13 - 5:28 AM
#11
You have a nice looking 11' in your personal pictures. For some reason I remember reading about an issue running teleflex cable on the 11' whaler. You may want research that subject. The 11' originally came with a pulley cable steering.
Posted by michaelatkins65 on 05/10/13 - 6:09 AM
#12
Thanks guys! Ill do my research on the steering cable. I'm definitely going to go with the stainless steering wheel. Keep it classy :)
Posted by contender250 on 05/10/13 - 6:46 AM
#13
I did what you want to do I will send you some pictures to your e mail
Posted by cdnwhaler on 05/10/13 - 6:51 AM
#14
I just emailed you a series of pictures and dimensions from my 1980 11ft Sport that I did for another member a year or so ago when I had mine taken apart.
With this and the great info from the other members above you should be okay.
Also, I have a 1994 9.9 Evinrude on mine.
Edited by cdnwhaler on 05/10/13 - 6:54 AM
Posted by michaelatkins65 on 05/10/13 - 7:16 AM
#15
Those emails with pics and dimensions are going to work great. Thanks and Ill post pics as I make progress on this bad boy.
Posted by HarleyFXDL on 05/11/13 - 5:51 AM
#16
I have an 11' SS that my son and I are going to restore this winter. It has the pulley system on it for steering. I'm not sure how well the teleflex cable will work. On my 13' I used a baystar hydraulic system that worked awesome.
Posted by huckelberry145 on 05/11/13 - 7:12 AM
#17
The teleflex cable goes through the hinge on outboard, which doesn't look like you have with that 6 horse. But don't worry, it is an easy fix, just install a 25hp back there. Trust me, you're going to want to plane off when you get that console on there. The only problem is finding a short shaft outboard with remote controls. If I have a console, I prefer to have my start switch there also.
Btw, the piece of mahogany that runs along the port and starboard sides that hold the thwart seat down, there is a name for them but I can't remember what it is. Anyway, you will have to make one to be able to attach the console as well as the side mount control. That I also still have and can send pictures and measurements of.
Posted by tedious on 05/11/13 - 7:58 AM
#18
michaelatkins65 wrote:
Thanks guys! Ill do my research on the steering cable. I'm definitely going to go with the stainless steering wheel. Keep it classy :)
You can get the Schmidt wheels at a good price from Defender: www.defender.com
Tim