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Original owner ready to sell beloved Boston Whaler with engine, brand-new trailer, and related boating equipment.


eBay listing with photos + details: https://www.ebay.com/itm/296472300687...27632-2357

minimum bid price on eBay: $3,800

Used exclusively by one owner in the midwest US during the summer months.

Buyer must pick-up in southwest suburbs of Chicago during business hours when a notary is available. (You will need a trailer hitch and ball, and lighting harness when you pick up.) Will consider delivery within Chicagoland for an additional fee.

Buyer must pay with cash or money order.

We will share original bills of sale and titles for boat and trailer. We will share receipts describing recent (minor) repairs to engine.

Purchase includes everything described below:

BOAT:
Boston Whaler
boat purchased new in 1964 by current owner
dimensions of boat: 13'3" (length) x 5'3" (beam)
used only on Lake Michigan and lakes/rivers/canals in IL, IN, and MI from May to September
always stored indoors when not in use
can seat 6 adults; bench seats are removable
small storage area in front (under wooden seat); additional storage in water resistant wooden box in back, next to gas tank
estimated value per Kelly Blue Book 1976 comparable: $2,500

ENGINE:
35 horse Johnson motor
6 gallon
manual start
strong enough to pull adult water skier
engine takes regular gas + oil (2.6oz of 2-cycle engine oil per 1 gal of gas)
engine purchased new in 1983; minor repairs in last 4 years. Seller willing to share receipts describing repairs

TRAILER:
trailer is 17'3" in length; width is standard to fit one highway lane
purchased in November 2023, never put in water
purchase price: $1,960

EQUIPMENT: this sale includes everything visible in the equipment pictures on eb@y:
blue canvas canopy (attached, in the boat). Canopy purchased in 1980s but in working used condition
tie up rope (visible in boat picture)
fold-up ladder
wooden oar
small anchor
dock bumper
hand pump
extra engine parts
extra hitch ball
tire iron
4 adult-sized life preservers
4 flotation cushions (1 new, rest are in very used condition)
adult water skis (vintage)