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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Whaler Fever..need parts

Posted by titanbuilder on 07/11/08 - 6:05 PM

Hey All,
I attempted to buy a 1960 18" BW, it was on e-bay..outbid! so i purchased a 1973 13' from a shop in Wilmington NC....Then the fella who owns the 18' calls ..ask if i am still interested,apparently,the buyer stiffed him..Sooo, i now own 2 whalers,i ordered all the interior pieces from Specialty and its a work in progress.BUT, the 1960 18' ( which apparently belonged to Buster Crabb) has been somewhat converted to a work boat, it is missing a lot of original hardware - wood - ect...i looked and cannot find any references to a 1960 18'? don't have the paperwork yet,but where can i start looking???
Any and All help..suggestions ect, are greatly appreciated !!

Edited by Jeff on 07/13/08 - 9:05 AM

Posted by Tom W Clark on 07/11/08 - 6:28 PM

There is no such thing as a 1960 18' Whaler. Can you describe in a little more detail what it is you have? What is the actual overall length?

Posted by kamie on 07/11/08 - 8:07 PM

Here is the ebay listing
1960 whaler?

Posted by titanbuilder on 07/12/08 - 3:20 AM

Yes, that is the boat..I didn't think there was a 1960 , after perusing your spec's page, am going to pick it up today...hopefully with a little sandpaper i can uncover the HIN's....More to come.

Posted by Tom W Clark on 07/12/08 - 8:48 AM

Ah. That is a 16 footer, not an 18. It could well be a 1960 model. Find the Stenciled serial number (not the HIN. HINs were not in use until 1972) and that will tell the tale.

As far as I can see, only the side rails are original Whaler parts.

Posted by titanbuilder on 07/12/08 - 1:41 PM

Thanks ,Tom....Now where will find the elusive stencil # ??

Posted by Tom W Clark on 07/12/08 - 2:17 PM

It will be in the bottom of the bow locker or the inside of the transom in the splashwell.

Posted by titanbuilder on 07/13/08 - 4:02 AM

AH HA got it #3507 is stenciled in the bow locker,now i can figure what she is and how old..THANKS!!

Posted by sraab928 on 07/13/08 - 4:21 AM

Looks like a 61 or 62 - The numbers ranged from 3000-3999

Posted by Tom W Clark on 07/13/08 - 7:44 AM

#10

Yes, I agree, #3507 is a very early 16'-7" Whaler, 1961 probably. We will not be able to know much more about it than that because Whaler does not have solid records going back that far.

Posted by titanbuilder on 07/14/08 - 3:13 AM

#11

The only original parts seem to be the bow light...side rails.Found original layout,although it is pretty,doesn't fit my needs,will be using her for limited offshore and inshore fishing.I do intend to re-paint the hull to Fighting Lady and topside to original blue...that is after cutting open the topside's and removing ALOT of foam,She's over weight by 241LBS thats alot of water!!!!Film at 11:00...