Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1973 13 Sourpuss under rear seat rail clamp

Posted by MichaelWBNC on 07/18/18 - 12:58 PM
#1

3 of the 4 clamps that hold the rail and attach under the rear seat on my Sourpuss restoration were broken and the last one has a stress crack in the bend.
I am looking for a supplier of these clamps. (picture attached)

Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/18/18 - 1:05 PM
#2

That does not appear to be original.

The Sourpuss 13' only has two supports for the rear railing.
http://www.whalercentral.com/images/p...puss_1.jpg

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Posted by MichaelWBNC on 07/18/18 - 4:24 PM
#3

Thanks Joe. Here is the bottom side of the rear seat and the support rails when I took them off. The back does screw in the rail with one screw but needs to be supported on some way. The original cushion is still on the seat and you can where this appears to be the only connection point. Without the brackets the rear section of the rail would have no support.
Looks like I can only attach one pic at a time so I will post the rail pic next.

Posted by MichaelWBNC on 07/18/18 - 4:29 PM
#4

rail pic without seat

Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/18/18 - 5:32 PM
#5

Thanks for the info Michael.

I never knew there were 4 of those underneath the seat.

Will add that photo of the underneath seat clamps to the OEM parts photo section when I get a chance.

The Whaler catalog does not even show those brackets.
See attachment.
(Edit: fixed attachment photo)

Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/19/18 - 2:09 PM

Posted by MichaelWBNC on 07/19/18 - 6:34 AM
#6

Thanks Joe and I will keep you updated if I find these mystery clamps. I'm going to build out project page. I have quite a few original documents and pics to add that my be helpful or just interesting to the Sourpuss community out there.