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| longanddeep |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 8:06 AM
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Why does the phenomena exist? Are there valid reasons? Or is it sheer jealousy?
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 8:30 AM
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I look at it this way - People fall into two categories - One where we just love our Whalers  - and the others who just don't get it  . This exists with other brands as well. I see people who love Grady Whites (I have one and love it) and then there is the group that will do anything they can to soil the name.
Why? I have no idea. I gave up trying to figure people out a long time ago.
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| longanddeep |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 8:34 AM
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Very Well put!!!!!! I love my 17 montuak........
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| Blue_Northern |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 8:43 AM
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I agree with sraab928 -- people either have that passion or do NOT get it. A good example here in Texas is the Corvette Clubs. These people are crazy to me! You have club groups of 20-50 vettes that roll through here on the weekends. They love them I just do not get it. I think we all look for that sense of approval and find friendships with those who have similar interest. 
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| Binkie |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 9:04 AM
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The complaints I hear the most from non Whaler owners, is that the hull is very thin, its built like a surfboard, and that they take a lot more hp to push that other boats their size.
I have never heard any negative comments about the 13 footer, as it has no other competition.
rich
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| MW |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 9:16 AM
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My Favorite is "The sides are too low on a Whaler".
my response: "Does'nt matter, it won't sink" !
I have a friend with a 13' "Mackee", all I hear is "Same as a Whaler", Ever notice that there is very little argueing from the "Whaler" owner's side, we just shrug and say "Yea, OK".... Boston Whaler, the name alone speaks "VOLUMES", we don't HAVE to say ANYTHING else !
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| Bob Younger |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 9:22 AM
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Here in Texas 'Whaler Bashing' is a hangin' offense!
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| stormrider |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 10:19 AM
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IMO, i dont think i'd buy a new whaler... overpriced, and doesn't stand out from the crowd.
The older ones have character!
Was just on the phone w/ my dad(retired in FL).
Chatted w/ him about getting a 17, either a SS or a SS Ltd.
Even though i had a Ltd, the all wood interior has a very classic feeling to it.
You can't get that from today's whalers.
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| highspeed_jd |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 11:57 AM
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Whaler bash? I thought you were talking about a party!!!
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| ioptfm |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 12:59 PM
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I think the only ones that can possibly "Whaler Bash" are Whaler "Wanna Be's" who have never owned one! 
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| highspeed_jd |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 1:12 PM
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Yes its people that are envious. But its also people that are ignorant enough to think that their Scumrunner by Slimecraft is "better" than any boat ever made. I always remind them that the only good thing about his boat is how great of a reef it would make.
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| ggill |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 1:16 PM
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That is why I have joined the site!!!
I have been in a running "discussion" over on the "Hull Truth" regarding the thinness of Whaler hulls & the commoness of disondment between the hull material and the foam.
I need help!
I need a place to do some research & look at pics of the hull construction.
It may be petty on my part, but I'm sick of the jealous, mouth-breathers jumping on the bash wagon.
Thanks, Greg
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| brooks89 |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 1:36 PM
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Just breathe in, breathe out and move on Greg. If you want good advice from good people who are happy to offer you help and advice with your Whaler this is the place to be.
For the life of me, I don't know why people elsewhere waste their time being snarky and sniping at each other. And I can't think of a bigger waste of one's time than picking fights with strangers over the internet. So welcome to Whaler Central and don't worry about those other guys.
There's never been a boat made that didn't have it's own idiosyncracies and anyone who can't admit that is wasting your time.
Years ago I told an old timer friend of mine I was thinking about buying a Whaler. "A Boston Whaler?" He said. "I'll give you a ride in a Boston Whaler! First I'll spray you in the face with a garden hose then I'll smack you in the butt with a canoe paddle! That's a ride in a Boston Whaler!"
I have to admit I thought it pretty funny at the time. But I eventually did buy my Whaler. Once in a while I get a chuckle thinking about his description of a Whaler ride because sometimes it IS true. But I have never regretted buying my 17 footer; it's been the perfect boat for my family.
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| glean |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 2:19 PM
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Just recently finished restoring a 1979 Montauk- I got brave and moved the console back 13 inches. This required cutting a new access into the hawse pipe for cabling and electrical. I drilled into the floor to find first one layer of fiberglass then 3/4 " treated plywood, next a good layer of foam (all dry) , next another layer of fiberglass and finally the aluminum pipe, who says BW is not built right or has thin construction I was impressed - You may not find that quality or crafstmanship in todays boats.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 4:00 PM
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I sunk an aluminum boat in the Colorado river.
My partner and I were able to swim to a friends boat and then to shore.
Fortunately no lives were lost but I did lose a lot of my favorite fishing gear and other prized items.
When I got home from that trip I purchased my first Boston Whaler Sport 13'.
So, the bottom line for me is,
How much do you value the lives of your family and friends?
A Boston Whaler will NOT sink. It could turn over in big swells but you will always have something to hold on to besides your PFD.
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| gilreath |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 4:10 PM
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I have only ever ridden in a whaler one time total. I just bought a 1969 13' that looks like it was rode hard and put away wet. (currently in the beginning stages of a total refurbish) Nothing was original in this boat. The one ride (again, the only time I have stepped foot in a whaler) was last summer when we threw a 15 hp Johnson on it (tiller steer) and spent 3 hours buzzing around Everett, WA.
I was hooked for a lifetime even with that setup and can't wait till the restoration is completed and I can spend more time in it with my family.
I think my wife is geting jealous of all the time I am speding working on this boat. I love this boat, like I mean I LOVE this boat. Probably this boat and I should get a room.
Next year I plan to cheat on my wife with an 18' outrage......if my wife lets me.
-S-
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| brady |
Posted on 01/09/08 - 7:23 PM
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Most bashing I've had to listen to has come from some idiot who has never owned or even been on one. That thin fiberglass argument is a good one. Just remind that guy that a thick fiberglass hull does'nt do much when your taking on water.
All things considered I think the number of bashers is low compared to the people who respect the Whaler. Seems like every time I go to the ramp many heads are turning and some want to talk to me about my classic Whaler, wether I've got the montauk or the 25 outrage there is much respect in my area for these boats.
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| Bob Kemmler JR |
Posted on 01/10/08 - 4:36 PM
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I'm pretty much tired of the Whaler bashing, especially the ride whiners. I always ask them what other 13 foot boat rides so much better, I never get a answer I like a lot of other older bpoats, but I'll only ever own Whalers. They always have threads on how to re-do floors,stringers transoms. we rarely have to dig that deeply into our projects.
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| Grady95 |
Posted on 01/11/08 - 5:27 AM
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I am at peace with my decisions, as I expect that most of the contributors to this board are. Hopefully, these people who you refer to can find peace with their decisions as well. There is nothing constructive to come from escalating this. Let's just be grateful for what we have, respect our differences and stay focused on the boats. Our reasons for choosing these boats are as fundamentally solid as the boats themselves. Have their arguments changed your mind? I suspect not. Rest assured. You've made a wise choice.
Have a great day everyone,
Grady
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| longanddeep |
Posted on 01/11/08 - 7:23 AM
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no way!!!! i love my 17 montauk....
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