Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by hoagy on 08/21/07 - 9:25 PM

Hey guys,

On my way back from Isl Royal last week the bow light and chock assembly fell off my 16' 7" 1967 whaler, vibrations maybe. I'm not shure what model it is, two different reports seem to be floating around . Trying to replace it is like pulling hens teeth. I' ve made a wooden one with a cheap light from Wal-Mart until I find another one although it looks great but the old one was slated to br the re-chromed, and besides it was one of the very few origanial peices of hardware the boat had left though it still has the rails and bimminy top.

If anyone knows where to locate another one I would be happy to get that information?

Thanks and God bless,
Chaplain Hoagy

Posted by Buckda on 08/22/07 - 6:38 AM

Hoagy –

Glad to hear you made it home safely. Those boys you took fishing in McCargoe Cove wrote about you in the official Isle Royale logbook at Rock Harbor – you made quite an impression!

I am sorry to hear about this happening, since the chock likely rests 700 feet or more “under the sea” and will likely never be recovered until the end of the earth!

The real challenge will be in replacing this light. There are “knock off” lights available via e-Bay, however, they are not the same quality as the original. They look very close.

Your best bet for an OEM replacement is to scour every flea-market and boat swap meet you can come across – that process can take years. Of course, you have God on your side, so it’s possible you may find one sooner!

Good luck and welcome home.

Dave (“Gambler”)

Posted by brooks89 on 08/22/07 - 7:07 AM

http://specialtymarine.com/index.php/index.php

Just a few threads down there's been some discussion about this gentlemen's site featuring items for classic whalers. He's offering a solid stainless version of the bow light. Check it out and see if it's what you need. Look through the thread I believe someone was planning on buying one... Good Luck!

Posted by hoagy on 08/22/07 - 7:43 AM

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the come back another coat of varnish went on the wooden one last night about three more coats aught to do it. It’s cheep but look s real nice and even looks better then the original but it is not the original but hopefully an other one will be found eventually.

The lake was not too rough the boat did about 25 miles an hour and no problems other then the lost assembly. No fish came back with me, dum dum dum but at least there were pictures one hundred and thirteen of them plus the ones deleted. .That pike tasted mighty good, though.

There are two guys already making plans to go with me next year with a 27 foot boat; the whaler will still go across separately as this boater has no time limit and we will fish from the whaler except for Lake Trout.

Those kids may have had a good time but it was me that had the best time ,by far. I had five fish fries while I was there, two Lake Trout and three Pike. Dave, I had the time of my life and the opportunity to share my experience with the boys at the juvenile facility Sunday and the jail last night, great illustration. The message was on being unique and having unique talents. The people were both unique and supported each other so well, while having such a great time with out the use of drugs or alcohol. On the island I experienced no racial difference, no social difference, no age difference and not even any gender difference. Every one brought there unique gifts to the camp sight and shared. Th Scripture I used was Psalm 8 about David looking up at the ski and noticing the handy work of God and the fact that H was not only mindful of man but cares for him. Also the story Jesus told about the sowers. At this point you will be spared of the details of the message.

Anyone one coming to this house gets the opportunity to hear the tales of the trip and see pictures, which will follow this letter.

God bless
Chaplain Hoagy

Posted by Jeff on 08/22/07 - 4:56 PM

Hoagy,

I look forward to some pictures. I missed most of Dave and Pat's this past weekend. Both Dave and pat spoke very highly of you and I look forward to meeting up with you someday. After all anyone who is willing to cross 60 miles of wide open Lake Superior in the middle of the night with nothing more that a bubble compass (one that is not even reading correctly) has to be someone with a lot of great stories.

Hope you are able to find your light (all puns intended).:D

Posted by MW on 08/23/07 - 2:04 AM

I hate when I lose stuff, one time i changed out my water pump, test ran the boat, on the way in I heard "CLINK", UH OH ! when I returned to the dock, and lifted the engine, I saw where I forgot to torque down the adjustment plate for the engine torque skeg. skeg, and bolt were missing, the new prop looked like a "NUT" with no blades on it from the assembly hitting it at 5500 RPM, absolute "TOAST", I bought a new prop, I did'nt have enough scratch left for the rest till the next season, the boat ran pretty good without it, as long as you make it back to the dock safely, ANYTHING can be FIXED !
mw

Posted by hoagy on 08/28/07 - 9:23 PM

Hi Boston Whaler People,

Attached you will find a some pictures from recent trip to Isl Royal one of the new bow light and chock assembly that replaced the one I lost. It will do until a new chrome plated brass one like the one I lost in Lake Superior. I do not want a stainless steel assembly which I can buy for $180.00.

Tat trip to Isle Royal was just what I needed as I was all but walking with a cane. On the isle I used a walking stick to get back and forth to the shelter at night and in the mornings. It was hard just to get around. Nearly two weeks later I got along fine with out the stick.

What a time I had! The second night a shared fish fry of Lake trout with a couple of Lake Trout fishermen on Tookers Island, then the Fish fries at McCargoe Cove with you guys and some hikers who caught, cleaned, flayed, cooked (with your help) the fish and cleaned up afterwards. Four nights of fish Hikers and Boy Scouts Many of the college kids that went fishing with caught Their first fish!, in some cases. It was so much fun!! The highlight of McCargo was a 13yr old Boy Scout who caught his first fish, a 29" pike . A picture of him standing in the boat is attached. He kept saying “I got one, I got one” but alas it was only weeds so by the fourth time of this I ignored him ant the fifth time the scout master said “He really does I saw it hit” and fight was on. The net was rotten and we had to land it by hand. Four nights there and the Ranger told me I can’t “homestead” so I moved on to Beaver Island and Windigo. More fish fries. Trout for a change.

Well I could go on and on and on but I will spare you. As I worked my way around the Island more fish fries and good times with hikers was enjoyed.

This trip was just what I needed
Please find some of the pictures from Isle Royal.

God bless,
Chaplain Hoagy

PS - Don”t how to send pictures yet????:|