Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: unsinkable

Posted by EJO on 11/09/17 - 7:58 AM
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butchdavis wrote:
I've read a few articles with first hand reports about Whaler "swamping" which I take to mean filling with water. In every case it was reported that the engine power head remained above water. If the boat can be kept upright and if the engine can be started allowing the boat to power forward this has always resulted in forcing the water out over the transom and eventually through the scuppers. The bilge pump, if any is probably in play as soon as it's discharge outlet is above the water.


That is good to know that the power head stays above water, but I can't imagine swamping a boat up to the gunnels while upright and therefore doubt you can restart the engine and power forward.

Now maybe Boston-Whaler should take a small 15' or 17' model, roll it over, roll it back upright, start the engine and power forward until she's empty. Now that would be a great commercial for the 60 year anniversary as the sawed in half is old news.

Maybe Kempers Watersport in the Netherlands will do it like they did in 2013 with their sawed in half one.