Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by HarleyFXDL on 08/30/08 - 11:32 PM

Got a call from the local marina the other day. The mechanic said the guy who bought my 17 Montauk brought it in to have the engine checked. He couldn't believe it was the same boat. It had a big hole in the side, all kinds of growth on the bottom, the bimini top was mangled and the boat was a complete mess! I felt sick hearing this considering I just sold the boat about 3 months ago! I almost feel there should be a background check before selling a Whaler to someone :@

Posted by scrimshaw on 08/31/08 - 5:03 AM

Get his name and we'll put him on the Non-invite list for next summers festivities.

Edited by scrimshaw on 08/31/08 - 1:27 PM

Posted by HarleyFXDL on 08/31/08 - 7:35 AM

I understand it's his boat but I think of all the work I put into that boat. Just makes me mad. I should have known when he drove up and his truck was a complete wreck. I don't think there was a spot on his truck that wasn't wrecked!

Posted by sraab928 on 08/31/08 - 11:28 AM

Ah - one of those trucks thats been hit every where including the glovebox.... :o Dead giveaway....

I am truly sorry this has happened - You put so much love and care into these boats and when you see it just destroyed it breaks your heart... even though its not yours anymore... I totally get it.

Posted by arthureld on 08/31/08 - 12:38 PM

scrimshaw wrote:
Get his name and we'll but him on the Non-invite list for next summers festivities.

Did I hear someone say party? Yippppeeeeee [img]http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Drinks/drinking-34.gif[/img]

Posted by romd133 on 08/31/08 - 1:24 PM

#10

over here in Jersey thats call whaler abuse....hmmm i think that 5-10yrs ..let me check it out and get back to you:D

Posted by scrimshaw on 08/31/08 - 3:01 PM

#11

Arthureld wrote

Did I hear someone say party? Yippppeeeeee

Oh yah,we're in the planning stage already,working towards firming up a shore venue for alittle cook-out in New York Harbor ! All the players are in place !

Edited by scrimshaw on 08/31/08 - 3:05 PM

Posted by ritzyrags on 08/31/08 - 3:27 PM

#12

Hey,
I cant think of a reason that a "dream boat" like your whaler could be treated in such a manner.
Either a break up happened or most likely someone is borrowing the boat and is being very vindictive about the owner..:@
In any event what can you do?
Except to feel sympathetic and perhaps attempt to rescue it in making an offer to by the boat back at a reduced rate..in regard to the present condition that it proves to be in..
Just my two cent worth..
You have my sympathy Harley .;)

Posted by edmaude on 09/01/08 - 6:26 PM

#13

So this is the guy that was hanging around your house for a few hours when I came by and outbid my offer on the spot? That is just not right, the boat was mint........

Did you get another boat?

Posted by HarleyFXDL on 09/04/08 - 10:32 PM

#15

edmaude wrote:
So this is the guy that was hanging around your house for a few hours when I came by and outbid my offer on the spot? That is just not right, the boat was mint........

Did you get another boat?

Yeah that was the guy. I should have sold the boat to you. The guy has no clue about boats. I dropped the boat off to him and he took it out for a ride. I got a call 30 mins later from him asking where the drain plug was as he was taking on water......FAST! Amazing that he nver performed a check of the baot prior to launching....:o. I did get another boat....A 20 ft Grady. Looking for a 11' Whaler to toy with.

Posted by Blue_Northern on 09/05/08 - 6:33 AM

#16

Doug V wrote:
MMMM,

Maybe there is a moral to the story...... Never, ever sell a Whaler, just buy another one. :)

Doug

I think I like this idea. RLWhaler has a fleet -- why can't we all? I own 2 right now and was planning to sell the Montauk in the Spring. I think I am going to screen potential buyers to make sure they are worthy of owning her. When John (TexasOutrage) bought his Haynie bay bought the builder made him go out fishing with him before he would build him a boat. Maybe I should make every prospective buyer go out with me and have them run the boat so I can see how much experience they have.

I think I am going to need a bigger garage! :D

Edited by Blue_Northern on 09/05/08 - 6:34 AM