Posted by Kardar2 on 11/14/21 - 6:47 AM
#1
Well I am a new owner of a 1963 13’ sport. This is the first Boston whaler I have owned. I did not know there was such a fan base for Boston whaler’s anyways I am here to learn all I can about my new project. I believe everything is original. But not sure. I made a couple of videos on it. So if you are interested you can follow my progress.
https://rumble.com/vp4vlp-my-boat-res...oject.html
Edited by Phil T on 11/14/21 - 9:46 AM
Posted by Phil T on 11/14/21 - 9:50 AM
#2
You need to drain the boat and keep it covered till you seal up any holes in the deck.
Do not use a pressure washer to "clean" the boat as you may force water into the hull (bad).
This is going to be fun.
Posted by Weatherly on 11/15/21 - 11:42 AM
#3
Kent:
Hello to you too and congratulations on your acquisition of a Boston Whaler 13 Sports Model Classic, stencil number 9051.
I watched your first video; then part of the second one. The foam core you held in your hand was bone dry. In good condition. That was a very good sign. You however drilled a big hole in the bottom of your boat. Typical novice mistake.
My advice to you:
Remove all of the interior wood components and bow hatch. Dry out the wood. Sand the wood. See how nice the mahogany wood looks. Then decide how you want to finish the wood.
Clean out the entire cockpit of debris. Let it dry inside. Use a light soap and water solution with a soft brush to wash the blue colored gelcoat and white exterior hull gelcoat hull surfaces.
Leave the original one piece vinyl white gunnel guard intact and in place until you further evaluate the condition of your boat hull and cockpit after cleaning it thoroughtly.
Get to work and report back details and provide photographs of your progress.
Good luck
PS - try to resist the temptation to pick up a power tool and drill into your hull or grind off original gelcoat.
Edited by Weatherly on 11/15/21 - 11:44 AM