Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1964 Sakonnet - Wood Console Replacement
Posted by Trashman on 02/04/18 - 7:57 AM
#1
I'm new to this forum and just purchased a 1964 16' Sakonnet in need to wood repair. Any suggestions of where to look for a replacement or diagrams to DIY would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Mike
Posted by Sumava on 02/04/18 - 8:22 AM
#2
Trashman
I am doing the same to my
1968 sakonnet I bought a DIY kit from Specialty Marine there is link on this site to find them. They have almost everything available. one word of caution, doing it again I would have bought the completed console for the extra 300 bucks. They clearly state that there may be some warping in the individual parts. It has taken me quite a while to straighten out some parts. if you are in a hurry or not very skilled in wood working you may be disappointed.
Dave
Edited by Joe Kriz on 02/04/18 - 1:11 PM
Posted by Trashman on 02/05/18 - 7:25 AM
#4
Thanks to you both for your input, very helpful.
Mike
Posted by Weatherly on 02/05/18 - 7:42 AM
#5
I do not recommend Specialty Marine wood products. I have seen a less than 5 year old Specialty Marine console with split wood on the console top and the windshield. The wood split because of inferior wood-glue process and a non-OE design of the console. Specialty sells a console for the Nauset/Sakonnet/Eastport model that is designed using wood pieces on the console top front and sides; not mahogany plywood panels. The windshield frame is also glued together pieces of wood, not solid wood. I have photographs of the Specialty Marine defective console.
Edited by Weatherly on 02/05/18 - 7:43 AM
Posted by Trashman on 02/05/18 - 7:48 AM
#6
That's very helpful, thanks. I looked closely at the SM consoles and the work I would have to do to bring mine back. I think I am going to put the elbow grease into bringing mine back to life.... a lot less expensive! It's certainly doable and the construction is solid, just some rot on the lower console where it attaches on both sides to the deck. Getting excited to bring her back to life! Just need some sandpaper, varnish, paint/gel-coat for the deck and hull and an engine!
Posted by Weatherly on 02/05/18 - 8:26 AM
#7
The console base where it attaches to the floor cleats is a location that is prone to wicking of water and wood-rot. When I installed a new console on my 1971 Nauset 16.7 boat, I added a solid piece of wood to the base. The modification to the base served three purposes: it raised the console base enough so that I could put larger fuel tanks inside the console base; It removed the mahogany plywood from any potential standing water exposure and wicking; and it provided a solid piece of wood to screw into the floor cleat.
The benefit of the Sakonnet 16.7 model is the forward platform conceals from view any wood repair to the console base.
I recommend you look at Sea Hound's personal page and watch his videos of the work he did on his 1968 Sakonnet 16.7 boat.
Posted by Trashman on 02/07/18 - 12:15 PM
#8
Thanks for the info. Great idea, I may just go with that idea. Sea Hound's webpage is great as well. Now there is someone who is not spending his youth glued to a PS3/XBox! Nice. Mike