Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Strange equipment

Posted by gomez on 06/03/10 - 6:46 AM
#1

Hi all,
i found this BW for sale, but I can't find any picture with the same equipment, do you think it is an old or limited version or is customized?
http://www.subito.it/boston-17-genova...426949.htm

Edited by Phil T on 06/03/10 - 10:02 AM

Posted by CES on 06/03/10 - 7:04 AM
#2

Looks like an Eastport to me.

Here's the link to compare.

http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=15

Posted by Tom W Clark on 06/03/10 - 7:44 AM
#3

That is a classic Sakonnet made from 1971 to 1975 that has its windshield modified by having the side lites reversed to it slopes backwards instead of forward; an unfortunate modification.

A simple wooden bench has been added to the stern though it is not an Eastport stern seat, and swim steps have been added to a hull that has no backing for the installation of them.

Th motor is mounted 3/4" to 1-1/2" too low on the transom and it is overpowered by 15 HP.

Still, it looks like a nice boat and the unfortunate modifications could be corrected.

Posted by John Fyke on 06/03/10 - 2:23 PM
#4

Wow, nothing like putting some weight on those steps and ripping the transom apart. Only foam under there.

Posted by Tharsheblows on 06/03/10 - 3:12 PM
#5

The windsheild has been mounted upside down.