Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by joshdiesel01 on 07/14/13 - 5:48 PM

hey guys,
i just purchased a 1974 katama 16. it doesnt have a console in it. ive seen alot of these boats with mahogony consoles and interier. i love the look but havent a clue where to find it. looking for plans to either build my own or purchase. your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

thanks, josh

Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/14/13 - 6:01 PM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/14/13 - 6:06 PM

A Katama did not have a wood console.
If it doesn't have a console in it now, how do you know what model it is or was?

Here is the Katama 16
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=29

Here is a Nauset 16 model with the wood console
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=17

All model information can be found on the left sidebar under "Whaler Model and Specs" link.

If you don't have a console, then you can make several different models from the hull you have by just adding the appropriate console.
Here is a Montauk fiberglass consoles.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=58

Posted by spuds on 07/15/13 - 7:06 AM

I would think the odds are pretty slim of finding an original loose Katama console.

Contact one of the sponsors on here who can provide an original style wooden console and pilot seat.

Bringing an old hull back to original, pays mega dividends in your Karma. : )

Edited by spuds on 07/15/13 - 7:07 AM

Posted by joshdiesel01 on 07/15/13 - 4:08 PM

thanks for responding.

the guy that i bought the boatfrom told me it was a katama. i didnt realize the hulls were the same in so many models. thanks for clearing that up for me.im very green as u can see. i dug out my paper work and its a 1972, 16' i was a little off. should have done more homework before i started asking questions. i hate to ask another dumb question but do the values of these boats vary from model to model. maybe that would help me figure out what console to go with.

Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/16/13 - 8:39 AM

Posted by JohnBoat on 07/15/13 - 4:20 PM

I have one sitting beside my shed. I'm in New England though and I imagine shipping would be a bit expensive.

Posted by firebrand1 on 07/15/13 - 5:05 PM

You could check shipping rates from one of the larger bus lines as they frequently can handle large or bulky items for WAY less than some of the regular common carriers.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/15/13 - 8:30 PM

JohnBoat wrote:
I have one sitting beside my shed.

JohnBoat,
You have one what?
Please be more specific on what you have.
Do you have a Katama?
Or do you have a console for some kind of model?

We still have no idea what model he has if he doesn't have a console.

Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/15/13 - 8:31 PM

Posted by Gamalot on 07/16/13 - 8:22 AM

JohnBoat wrote:
I have one sitting beside my shed. I'm in New England though and I imagine shipping would be a bit expensive.

I shipped a pair of very large Altec "Voice of the Theater" audio speakers a while back with Forward Air. Strapped them on a pallet very well wrapped and it was ridiculously cheap if you bring them to their terminal on your end and the receiver picks them up on his end. I think it goes more by weight than by size and a console should not weigh all that heavy.

Posted by firebrand1 on 07/17/13 - 9:01 AM

We use Forward Air in the film business to handle palletized loads of camera cases and full LD3 containers as well. Great rates for terminal to terminal shipments!