Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by ABovy on 11/19/19 - 4:38 AM

Hi,

Has anyone ever built, or do they sell a platform for the rear of this boat?

basically I'm looking for ideas to make a casting platform/ covering for a gas tank and batteries in the rear of the boat. I would still like room to walk behind my seat, so I wouldn't want the platform to extend super far out. Just enough to cover, batteries and a gas tank. and strong enough to stand on.
Anyone have any pictures. I was looking at newer Makos this weekend that had something similar and was curious if BW has ever done something similar.

Thank you,

Andrew

Posted by ABovy on 11/19/19 - 6:51 AM

1969? 16ft Custom

I have no idea what year the hull is, I was told 1969.

Edited by Joe Kriz on 11/19/19 - 11:59 AM

Posted by biggiefl on 11/19/19 - 7:33 AM

Not sure on the older hulls if they made one. I know they made forward decks since 1961. Gas tank and battery should go under console and seat in my opinion.

Posted by Phil T on 11/19/19 - 12:02 PM

There was not an OEM offering on the 16'7 hull. There was on the Bass Boat model back in the day.

I recall 1/2 a dozen owners have built either a rear seat/platform or a hybrid of both. Almost all are fabricated with wood.

Ron has built what many would say is the best design.

Project album http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=55
Personal Page: http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...r_id=13252

Edited by Phil T on 11/20/19 - 4:00 AM

Posted by Bake on 11/19/19 - 6:41 PM

I have an oem rear platform from smirked hulls. You might could get it to work

https://www.whalercentral.com/forum/v...d_id=26168

Edited by Phil T on 11/20/19 - 3:58 AM