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What Model Whaler Do I Have?
PatSea	#61  Posted on 04/02/17 - 7:43 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 19 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/11/17	New member here. I just purchased a 1972 13' Whaler. I'm trying to identify the model. I have read through all the model and spec information and none of it matches with my boat, so I take it from this discussion that mine would be called a Custom. The stencil on the transom splashwell is 2A9394. There is a metal HIN tag attached to the starboard transom but I believe it was assigned and attached by the Ohio Watercraft office when the last owner took possession. The HIN number on the tag is BWCA10941172. I've attached a photo. In the photo you will see taller rails on both sides. These were added by the initial owner and I have removed them since the photo was taken. Overall the boat is in good condition. The original owner had it for 42 years. He passed away three years ago and his widow gave the boat to her nephew who used it lightly, then I bought it a few weeks ago. I plan to use it for fishing in Ohio and Florida. I probably will restore the wood in the next few years and repair a rough patch in the bow area. PatSea attached the following image: [62.13Kb] Edited by PatSea on 04/02/17 - 7:45 AM
Joe Kriz	#62  Posted on 04/02/17 - 12:50 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Looks like a Sport model to me. The entire railing system is aftermarket so if you take that off, then your boat would look just like this other 1972 Sport model. http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...er_id=5261 Your HIN should be embossed in the hull rather then a tag. It should be just above the hand grip. http://www.whalercentral.com/images/p...791/14.JPG http://www.whalercentral.com/images/a...bossed.jpg Might want to confirm your numbers with Boston Whaler just to be sure. Can you verify the Stencil? I question the 9394. Is it possible it could be 9894? Photo of Stencil? Congratulations and welcome aboard WhalerCentral.
PatSea	#63  Posted on 04/03/17 - 4:31 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 19 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/11/17	Thanks Joe. I'm becoming a bigger Whaler fan each day as I read and learn more about them! I double checked the stencil. It is clearly 2A9394. As for the HIN number I will contact Boston Whaler when I get a chance. There is no embossed HIN number in the hull near the hand holds. The previous owner told me there was some confusion about the HIN when he went to get the Ohio registration, and they ended up making a metal tag with the HIN which is attached to the transom. I don't recall whether he got the correct number from BW or whether Ohio Watercraft assigned a number.
Joe Kriz	#64  Posted on 04/03/17 - 5:02 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Thanks PatSea. The first HIN numbers were embossed on the outside of the transom above the hand grip. It appears your hull never really had an HIN and was assigned one later in life which is basically irrelevant except for state registration use. I have added your boat to this list with your Stencil number only as the first embossed HIN we have on record is Drbowers95 which has stencil 2A9869 http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=101 If anyone has an HIN on a 13' model before Drbowers95, please submit it here.
Lenzo37	#65  Posted on 06/24/17 - 3:52 AM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/24/17	I just purchased a 1967 16' hull with no interior. It sounds like the interior determined the model during this era. Is there a way to figure out what model my hull started as? HIN #36576. It is also a red dot hull, if that makes a difference. Thanks
ClevelandBill	#66  Posted on 06/25/17 - 4:42 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 166 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/15	Joe: shouldn't we be using the "reverse" format that Whaler uses on the newer boats, i.e., "150 Super Sport" rather than "Super Sport 150"? Also, I know that in the 1980's they were like this, "Outrage 18" or "Montauk 17", but I think I remember a period between then and now where they might have been "Montauk 170"??? I know that putting the name or number first, consistently, helps organize our lists of models, of individual hulls, of owners info. We can sort easier that way ... ClevelandBill Ferry m/v SHRUG 2015 150 Super Sport 60hp Merc
Joe Kriz	#67  Posted on 06/25/17 - 5:44 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Good thinking Bill. I agree. As you mention, there was a time when the catalogs showed the newer boat names different in the catalogs then the names on the boat. Montauk 170 or 170 Montauk. They showed it both ways. I understand what you are saying and we have done this since 2002. See the members personal pages. Because of the 3 numbers first, these boats come first in all the categories. http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...page_id=65 We also have shown the 3 digit name first in all the Boat model specs here: http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...owstart=60 Now, having said all that, Boston Whaler then confuses us with putting "Montauk 170" name on the side of these boats back in the early 2000's. See the 2003 catalog on page 16 and we see "Montauk 170" on the side of the boat. It appears they didn't even how they wanted to name it. I think this changed after a certain year. About 2005 you can see the name on the side of the boat is now "170 Montauk". Good eye and thanks for the feedback and keep up the good work. Seriously. Good job. Some people don't understand what the name on the side of the boat (or console, etc.) stands for. It is very common for new members to ignore the name on the boat and call it something it is not. Many times they call a Montauk 17' a Montauk 170, also including many other models. It seems to be just the way it is and has been since 2002 with the 3 digit name change. Hopefully we can inform everyone to recognize the difference and go by the correct name. Most people do know what the name on their vehicle stands for. F-250 is what it this one is. (with or without the dash) They don't say it is an F-25 or an F-2500, or a 250-F, or a 2500-F etc. They absolutely know it is an "F-250"
mtown	#68  Posted on 11/07/17 - 4:24 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 613 Comments: 5 Joined: 07/06/08	Looking at a either 16'6" or 17' for sale. It has the stencil # 8A7428. I am not finding that any where in the lists. It also has the serial # on the stern but it has been painted over. It looks to me to be about mid 1970's. Has white interior that appears original. I have not seen the title yet. Even if I misread the 8 and it is really a 3, I am not finding that #. Stencil is definitely Whaler as is the boat. Any help is appreciated.
Joe Kriz	#69  Posted on 11/07/17 - 11:23 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Yes, an 8A would be the identifier for a 20' Whaler http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=22 So if you have 3A7428 that would make it a 1973 model of some sort and manufactured in May, 1973. http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=102 We have many Stencil and HIN numbers of models here for future reference. http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...p?cat_id=7 Do you know the model or is it a Custom?
mtown	#70  Posted on 11/07/17 - 12:39 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 613 Comments: 5 Joined: 07/06/08	Thanks Joe, It is obviously a 3A7428. I used you link and there is a site member with 3A7427 but unfortunately has posted no photos. 1973 makes sense based on the looks. Quick question, did the bottom of the 1970s models start to get a bit more dead rise than the 1960s 16/17 footers? It is "custom" for sure, no interior, road rash on gunnels. Good news is no bottom paint.It will be quite a project but I may buy it anyway.
craigbruce	#71  Posted on 06/05/18 - 3:21 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/05/18	Hi Folks First timer here, both on the forum and as a potential boat owner. Im in the market for a starter boat to take out on the intracoastal waterway here in St Augustine, Florida, I would like to figure out all things boat related and really get a feel for things for a few years before i commit to a big boy boat. A friend of a friend has a posting online for a 1964 Boston Whaler Classic 13ft, 2011 outboard engine in what appears to be great condition. My question is, am i indeed looking at what is described and what are the major pitfalls i should be looking out for when i go to inspect the boat. It should be noted i'm not concerned with electronics as i'm more than competent at repairing and or upgrading these. Im also a wear of the age of the boat and i'm expecting some maintenance along the way. (removed dead link) Thanks for your time. Craig craigbruce attached the following image: [88.39Kb] Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/31/18 - 12:05 PM
EJO	#72  Posted on 06/07/18 - 7:22 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 669 Comments: 6 Joined: 11/25/12	That is one custom 13 ft boat with center console. I would be worried about the bubbles/rough looking starboard side as shown in the picture especially towards the chine. The boat has been painted inside and out so it is hard to evaluate condition. Skipper E-J m/v "Clumsy Cleat" a 2008 Montauk 150
craigbruce	#73  Posted on 06/07/18 - 8:11 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/05/18	Thanks for the reply, Appreciated.
Outrageous_Whaler	#74  Posted on 07/30/18 - 8:02 PM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/30/18	I purchased this boat used last year. By all account it is a Boston Whaler Outrage 17'. It says it on the boat with what appears to be old but original BW decals. The HIN starts with BWC and ends with A191 so it was made in January 1991 as a 1991 model... Am i right? It came with a 2 stroke Mercury 115hp. It's not the typical centre console whaler and I can't seem to track down pictures of similar boats. Mine has two seats on each side... I also can't find the capacity plate on it. Reason I'm asking is because I plan on repowering the boat next season and I don't want to under power it. Kinda bugs me that I can't seem to find similar models anywhere. Thanks Outrageous_Whaler attached the following image: [62.75Kb]
Joe Kriz	#75  Posted on 07/31/18 - 12:11 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Looks like an Outrage 17' to me but with an aftermarket console(s) and seats. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...album_id=3 http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...age_id=178 What does the decals on the sides near the stern say. Outrage - 17' http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=52 Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/31/18 - 12:28 PM
Riverlodge	#76  Posted on 12/25/18 - 2:53 PM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/25/18	Hello, new member here. Trying to figure out my model, so hear goes.. Stencil is 5A3317 HIN is BWC1358BM79A Looking at the layout, I'd take a shot that it's a 1980 Striper...or a custom? Attached a few pic, appreciate your feedback! Dennis
Joe Kriz	#77  Posted on 12/25/18 - 3:15 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Welcome aboard Whaler Central. To begin with, it is a 15' model made in September of 1978 as a 1979 year model. http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=109 http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...age_id=208 Not sure what model without a photo. See phots of 15' models in the personal page section. http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...page_id=65
Riverlodge	#78  Posted on 12/25/18 - 4:20 PM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/25/18	Let's see if the newbie can get the photos on... https://www.dropbox.com/home?preview=whalerB.jpg Edited by Riverlodge on 12/25/18 - 4:21 PM
Riverlodge	#79  Posted on 12/27/18 - 7:44 AM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/25/18	Can someone direct me to best way to post pics? I sent pics and HIN to Whaler customer service and they said Chuck would need to review when he gets back from vacation. They were very prompt. DW
Joe Kriz	#80  Posted on 12/27/18 - 1:15 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Riverlodge, If your 1979 Sport 15' model does not look like this, then you have a "Custom" model. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=40 (unless it might be a Striper model so look in the personal page section for that model) The best way to post photos in the Discussion area is to add a link like you did above in post #78 The only problem is you have the dropbox set for private viewing instead of public.