Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by Dogface on 08/05/08 - 11:40 AM

This may be a nuts idea, but I want a center console 13. Would it be doable to remove the side console and it's attached seat, from a newer super sport 13, and install a center console? Wish they still made the 13 Dauntless but can't find one (yet) anywhere in the West. I will be patient and one may well show up in a few months or so, but just wondered about the conversion possibility. Would end up with a much newer boat as well.

Who makes these console to install...Whaler or aftermarket. How would one route the control cables?

Any other comments on this most welcome...

Posted by moose on 08/05/08 - 1:28 PM

Mark,
I certainly understand your eagerness to get a boat. It drives us to do crazy things. I think that the Dauntless you are looking for is a very different boat than a sport model in both size and weight and ride. I've never been in a Dauntless, but it seems to be quite a bit larger overall. If you put a center console in a sport model you won't even come close to getting a Dauntless. Have you tried "boattrader.com" and other sites? There are a few out there for sale. If you are patient I'm sure you can find what you want.
Mike

Posted by Dogface on 08/05/08 - 4:53 PM

Moose...

Yeah, good point..not the same hull. I will be patient and keep looking. I check here, Craigslisty, ebay, boat trader but dunno any other spots. Guess I'm just saddened that I didn't get that one in Dallas. Oh well...must be a reason...

Posted by kamie on 08/05/08 - 6:34 PM

Mark,
You will get the boat your meant to have. Can you move up to the 16 Dauntless so you can have more options for boats? I am guessing the smaller boats of any type in good shape are moving fast. I know the Danutless 16 is a great boat and handles and rides like a much larger boat.

Posted by bradleypopeye on 08/05/08 - 7:38 PM

Mark

This is a long way away from CA but somthing to maybe look at

Steve

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Posted by svwalkabout on 08/06/08 - 7:56 PM

Hey,

I just built a center console 13 this last winter and have a pic on my personal page. Take a look at the last photo at the bottom of my page.

Lots of work, but totally worth it.

Posted by CES on 08/06/08 - 8:09 PM

Dogface,

Have you thought about a used 15? Here's a WC member who is selling his who lives in Reno...

http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/viewthread.php?forum_id=8&thread_id=4989

Posted by bones498 on 08/06/08 - 8:22 PM

Mark,

I have a 13' with a CC. I have a few pics my personal page. I glassed a piece of plywood to the deck and mounted the CC on top. It is a great set up for 1-2 people.

Posted by Dogface on 08/07/08 - 10:43 AM

svwalkabout wrote:
Hey,

I just built a center console 13 this last winter and have a pic on my personal page. Take a look at the last photo at the bottom of my page.

Lots of work, but totally worth it.

Just looked at it....VERY nice work and end product. I'm not skilled enough to do that.

Mark