Posted by mdplunkett on 01/02/16 - 4:06 PM
#1
A happy new year to everyone.
I am currently researching and writing a history of the Boston Whaler's first sixty years. The working title is
Unsinkable: The History of the Boston Whaler. This is an independent project (I'm not affiliated with Brunswick) with an anticipated publication in the fall of 2017. I have spoken to a number of long time Whaler fans and former employees, but I could use some additional help.
One of my objectives is to tell the story of the Whaler through the everyday experiences of those who know these boats best. Whether you helped build the Whaler in the 1960s alongside Dick Fisher (there are a few out there), spent a career repairing or selling the Whaler, or just recall your first time on the water, I'd like to hear your story.
Thanks in advance,
Matthew D. Plunkett
Edited by Phil T on 01/02/16 - 5:23 PM
Posted by bob camire on 01/03/16 - 2:01 PM
#2
Congratulations on your writing endeavor. Cant think of a better topic to write about...we will patiently await the outcome..Good Luck, Bob
Posted by bradsc on 01/03/16 - 3:23 PM
#3
Sounds like a great topic!
My favorite Whaler story was when we were at the Islamorada Hump off the Florida Keys. It was fairly rough with 4-5 footers with some white caps. Pretty typical for what we see when we go offshore in South Carolina. We were the only boat out there and just pulling ballyhoo back and forth over the hump. We noticed a boat getting closer and it was a Coast Guard rescue boat with 3 men all decked out in helmets, wet suits and life vest. They pulled up along side and yelled asking if we were OK. We showed them 2 nice dolphin and we were doing great. They smiled and hollered "Oh you guys are in a whaler" then waved, we saluted and they went on their way.
Posted by action on 01/03/16 - 3:41 PM
#4
bradsc wrote:
Sounds like a great topic!
My favorite Whaler story was when we were at the Islamorada Hump off the Florida Keys. It was fairly rough with 4-5 footers with some white caps. Pretty typical for what we see when we go offshore in South Carolina. We were the only boat out there and just pulling ballyhoo back and forth over the hump. We noticed a boat getting closer and it was a Coast Guard rescue boat with 3 men all decked out in helmets, wet suits and life vest. They pulled up along side and yelled asking if we were OK. We showed them 2 nice dolphin and we were doing great. They smiled and hollered "Oh you guys are in a whaler" then waved, we saluted and they went on their way.
What model/size Whaler was it?