Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by Grady on 07/26/21 - 9:36 AM

1) How to replace badly worn portable fuel tank pads located under heal seat?.And where to purchase new pads?
2) Best way to repair oversized screw holes in deck in order to rei stall new cooler mounting kit?
3) How to replace/install replacement decals?
4) Where to purchase replacement teak emergency access platform or swim platform mounted at starboard-stern ?
5) Should older, unteaked teak components be treated before selling the boat?
6) Where to obtain replacement bimini top boot?
7) Did boat originally have a cover of sorts over the small sump area for cables, sump pum. Etc?

Posted by Phil T on 07/26/21 - 11:34 AM

1. Drill out the rivets.

The pads are no longer available. Many owners install 4 squares of almond Dridek instead. www.dri-dek.com

2. Over drill the hole, using a disposable syringe, insert Locktite marine epoxy (white color dries to a close match to desert tan). Cover with clear packing tape to get a smooth finish. Drill for screw hole.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/LOCTITE-Mari...lsrc=3p.ds

https://www.amazon.com/Frienda-Scient...=401528011

3. Use a hair dryer on HI, not a heat gun. Work at a corner. Use a plastic putty knife. Heat just the corner of the letter, work the putty knife. Once it starts to give, use the heat and knife in parallell and slowly work down and across to the bottom. Use Goof off for the glue residue.

4. Martin Marine Design has a custom fitted and designed platform and ladder for this hull. Select the teak upgrade item in the store. http://www.martinmarinedesign.com/SWI...TFORM.html

5. Sand lightly or until all the grey is gone, then oil the teak.
https://www.wholesalemarine.com/starb...-teak-oil/

6. Carver and Westland have very good bimini tops.

https://www.coverquest.com/bimini-top...ic-a5463ub

https://westlandcovers.com/3-bow-bimi...4in-w.html

7- Bob Latourelle offers replacement wood parts for Whalers, including the teak sump cover. He produces A+ quality replacement wood parts and interiors for Boston Whalers.
Call him on 978 837 8808

Edited by Phil T on 07/26/21 - 11:42 AM