Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: My First Whaler

Posted by Airedale1 on 12/22/14 - 3:00 PM

I have been lurking on here for awhile now just reading all I can about Whalers. This week I bought a 1988 Montauk 17. It has the original Johnson 90 and the hull is in amazing shape. No crazing or stress cracks and no bottom paint. She sits nice and high in the water. It was at one point in storage for 8 years. I am anxious for Winter to be over. In the mean time I will continue to learn all I can here and I am sure I will have lots of questions.

Posted by wlagarde on 12/22/14 - 3:20 PM

Congratulations - Post pictures we would love to see your boat.

Posted by Airedale1 on 12/22/14 - 6:31 PM

Thank you. Here is an image. It does not have a bow rail and I would like to remedy that a.s.a.p.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33...259fce.jpg

This is my first time posting an image here. If I have done it incorrectly please let me know. Can you only post links?

(correct: [img] does not work in the forum sections)

Edited by Joe Kriz on 12/23/14 - 11:17 AM

Posted by BillDemers on 12/22/14 - 8:12 PM

Good luck with the Montauk, I'm always looking for other whalers on "the lake" and my son has developed an eye for spotting them also.

Posted by Airedale1 on 12/22/14 - 8:42 PM

Thanks Bill, I can't wait to get out there.. I love the lake!

Posted by GFC on 12/22/14 - 9:28 PM

Nice looking Whaler! That looks to be in excellent condition for a 1988. Now you're like a kid with a new toy waiting for the weather to clear so you can go outside and play with it.

Posted by Airedale1 on 12/24/14 - 1:26 PM

GFC wrote:
Nice looking Whaler! That looks to be in excellent condition for a 1988. Now you're like a kid with a new toy waiting for the weather to clear so you can go outside and play with it.

Thank you and yes I can't wait for the good weather to get here.