Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by bflynn on 08/13/13 - 6:33 AM

Has anyone tried a 40 HP 4 Stroke on a 70's era 13 sport? Will it be too heavy for the boat?

Posted by Slickityd16t on 08/13/13 - 7:01 AM

There are some people on here with 40hp honda a mercury both are around the same weight. You should be fine, might a be a bit tail heavy. You could move the battery to the console may help.

Posted by kamie on 08/13/13 - 2:13 PM

Boston Whaler recommends that you keep the engine weight below 200# for the older 13 footers.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=78

Posted by bflynn on 08/13/13 - 3:49 PM

Thanks for the info. My boat is a 1975 that has the tall transom and long shaft motor. (Desert Tan Interior). The chart that was referenced in the previous thred seemed to be for the short shaft earlier models.
I want to put a 40 HP Yamaha 4 stroke on it that weighs 214 lbs. Do you think that would be safe?

Thanks

Posted by Joe Kriz on 08/13/13 - 4:08 PM

No, that chart is for all 13' models.

You just have to determine whether you need the Short shaft or the Long shaft motor depending on the year of your 13'.
http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...age_id=155

also:
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=37

also:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=101

Posted by bflynn on 08/13/13 - 6:20 PM

Thanks Joe
My Boat is a long shaft model 13 Sport.
It definately has a smirk. The ID# is BWCC 1422M 75L, Stencil # 2B6575. Is it a 1975 or 1976?

Do you think the Yamaha 40 HP 4 stroke at 214lbs on the boat is an issue because of the recommendation of only 200lbs motor weight (as mentioned in your earlier post) by Whaler? I plan on mounting the battery under the console.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 08/13/13 - 6:25 PM

The last 3 digits tells us what year it is, 75 = 1975 and the month it was made. L = July of 1975 as a 1975 year model.

Look at the "Model Year Format" in this list:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=61

Note: no spaces in the HIN 12 digit number.
BWCC1422M75L

Edited by Joe Kriz on 08/13/13 - 6:35 PM

Posted by bflynn on 08/13/13 - 7:06 PM

Hi Joe- Your knowledge of Whalers is a great resource!
I have another Boston Whaler that I can't get any info on. It is a 9' Squall hull stencil 03603 with blue interior. It has no HIN visible.
I have a mast and 2 booms with no hardware or sail. I assume it is a lateen rig.

Do you have any idea what year it is and do you have any info on the sail rigging and hardware needed?

Posted by Brooksinct on 08/20/13 - 9:52 AM

I did it and love it. I now need the funds for a bigger boat and would be willing to se my engine if interested. Looking to go down to a 15 hp as it will just be a tender now. PM me if interested.