Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by DelawareDan on 07/08/07 - 9:46 PM

a couple of pictures of the '68 16footer I looked at yesterday. The seller did not think the wood was original, but rebuilt by a previous owner. I haven't seen enough to tell. Of particular note are the rod holders set in wood. Although they look ancient, I can hardly believe they're original. They're throughbolted, BTW.

pics are here

I was amazed at how different the "blue" gelcoat was from the color of mine. (It could be seen at all the places the paint was peeled off!) It was really green. Awful green!

Edited by DelawareDan on 07/08/07 - 9:50 PM

Posted by Chichester on 07/08/07 - 9:55 PM

She's seen better days but has definite potential. Someone needs to see past the neglect, fall in love with her and bring her back to life. You looking for another project boat Dan?

Posted by DelawareDan on 07/08/07 - 10:21 PM

I am. A 13 would be nice, or something bigger than the 17 I'm working on. I put a couple of Want To Buy ads in the local craigslist listings. I'm getting picky, though.... "once burned, twice shy"! Or an outstanding 17. (there is a reason why these hulls are revered! They're works of art!) I know a little better what to look for, now!

Edited by DelawareDan on 07/08/07 - 10:23 PM

Posted by MW on 07/09/07 - 3:26 AM

that wood is SHOT for sure, just about all has to be replaced. It is salvagable (I could'nt see the hull). I figured about a years worth of work. then to re-power, thats where it gets real expensive.
mw

Posted by Doug V on 07/09/07 - 10:50 AM

Dan,

I think those are outrigger mounts. A couple of those were mounted in the coverning boards of my Outrage 22 previous to my ownership.

Doug

Posted by DelawareDan on 07/09/07 - 9:10 PM

AH! makes sense. The tubes are a little small for rods. Not OEM, though, right?