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1986 17' Super Sport
boopete	#1  Posted on 10/24/08 - 6:02 PM
Member Posts: 25 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/08/07	Can anyone tell me the difference between the 17 super sport and the ss limited? I have a 1986 Model. Will the hull ID tell me which I have? Thanks for any help. Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/25/08 - 5:29 PM
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 10/24/08 - 6:10 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	You can't tell which model it is from any numbers. However, you can view the different models in our Whaler Model Specification section here: http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...owstart=20 In the Whaler Model Specifications section, we have one photo of the SS Limited: http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=48 If you have the 17' SS, how about submitting a photo on the left sidebar following the guidelines listed there?
boopete	#3  Posted on 10/24/08 - 6:19 PM
Member Posts: 25 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/08/07	I have looked at his ss limited before and my is nothing like that. I have the all wood mah? i think and the side console with the step over seat in front of the console. also the wood cover over the storage box back of the helm seat. I'll try and get some pics. posted. Thanks
joninnj	#4  Posted on 10/25/08 - 5:19 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 408 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/07/07	Boopete, I think there were 3 or 4 sport models of that era. Sport, Super Sport, and Super Sport limited. The console setup in the Limited model is quit different (more storage for one thing) and heavy rear deck designed to stand on. I believe the basic sport model had lots of wood. When taken care off, they a have a very classy look. Edited by joninnj on 10/25/08 - 5:22 AM Jon in NJ Many other boats and outboards in my boating history The Whaler is the one I like the best!!!
boopete	#5  Posted on 10/25/08 - 7:30 AM
Member Posts: 25 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/08/07	Jon, I have looked at your boat several times, she looks great. However, I think you should have kept your Bottoms Up Boat! Just kidding. Thanks for your reply. Looking at the whaler spec page, 17 sport was made 1963-1983, 17 ss was made between 1984-1988, and the 17 ss limited was made between 1986-1990. Mine has a ton of storage that is enclosed under and behind the helm bench seat. I was just wondering the difference between the ss and ss limited. My neighbor bought a 2007, 15 sport that is laid out similiar to yours. Thanks for your help. Dave
CES	#6  Posted on 10/25/08 - 5:19 PM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	Boo. Post a few pictures of your boat, we'd love to see them. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
Joe Kriz	#7  Posted on 10/25/08 - 5:30 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Boo sent in a photo of his 1986 17' Super Sport. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...hoto_id=84 I would have liked to see the rear storage box a little more so maybe he can submit a photo that shows everything. What say you boo?
boopete	#8  Posted on 10/25/08 - 8:00 PM
Member Posts: 25 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/08/07	I am the idiot that went thru the thought process of a 115 4 stroke with a 25" shaft. Needless to say. that didn't work. So now I am going to repower with a 90 merc. 4 stroke 20" shaft.. Binkie had a good thought on movin the whole int. forward 6" She is in the shop now and I will post somemore pics when she comes out. A whole lot different than what I posted..
ioptfm	#9  Posted on 10/26/08 - 5:43 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	Boo Set up a personal page so you can post more pics..........especially would like to see more detail of the aft seat and storage compartment Tom 1979 Sport 15'
Operaman	#10  Posted on 10/29/08 - 1:01 PM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/23/07	I have an 84. I will set up a personal page and take pics. I see that there are not any in the reference pages of this model. Mine has a storage box, open to the right of the helm. The storage to the rear is similar to a 13 super sport, but does not go under the bench, It is just straight down. The cover opens to the front, so the best access is to stand between the engine and the rear seat. Great rideing boat, even in serious chop. Alot of compliments on this boat. Many didn't know they made it. Most are Montauks.
boopete	#11  Posted on 10/29/08 - 1:19 PM
Member Posts: 25 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/08/07	Thanks for the reply. My storage behind the seat opens to the stern and is enclosed all the way under the helm bench seat, which opens towards the bow. You are right, they are a good ride even in rough water and very dry.