Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by LBI whaler on 09/04/08 - 6:28 PM

can you please tell me which model this is, its a 1970 13'. im looking into interiors and have noticed there are 3 different types.

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Posted by Jeff on 09/04/08 - 6:58 PM

Looks to be a pre 1972 13 sport most likely however, the interior does not look OEM so the model is not that relevant. More shots of the inside of the boat would help. If you are looking to restore a boat be sure to get a sound hull first and foremost. Also if you are looking to buy it as a project price should be a main factor in the purchase.

Posted by Binkie on 09/04/08 - 8:11 PM

Sound advice from Jeff. Also all interiors will fit all Classic 13 footers. They simplified the console in 1977, to make it easier to build, but it is not really noticeable, unless you put them side by side. the measurements were the same, but the cuts to the wood were different.

rich

Posted by Blue_Northern on 09/05/08 - 6:48 AM

I have said this before on this forum but will say it again here. Just make sure you try to calculate what it is going to take to get her back together. Here is a good starting budget for you.

Exterior
1 - Sanding supplies
2 - Fiberglass and Resin
3 - Fairing Compound
4 - Paint or Gelcoat
5 - Bottom paint if Awlgripped

Interior
1 - Sanding Supplies
2 - Fiberglass and resin
3 - Fairing Compound
4 - Paint of Gelcoat
5 - Rub Rail
6 - Console (May includes items 8-12)
7 - Steering and Cables
8 - Binnacle and Cables
9 - Gauges
10 - Grab rails
11 - Fuel tank and hoses
12 - Lights and Wiring
13 - Seating

Other
1 - Motor
2 - Trailer
3 - USCG requirements (Vests, horn, extinguisher, and throw cushion)

I am sure I am missing a few things in my list but this is a good start. Good luck with what ever you decide to do.

Posted by Binkie on 09/05/08 - 4:13 PM

All I can think of is probably new bow eye, and stern eyes. (Expensive too.) Nothing looks worse than corroded hardware on a newly refinised boat.

rich

Posted by LBI whaler on 09/08/08 - 5:32 PM

sorry that i did not clarify in the original post. its been about 4 months and going and the boat had been all refiberglassed in the needed places. everything stripped and re gelcoated as well as repainted top/bottom. rnow that the body is completed i wanted to move onto the interior. thanks for the responses

here is a shot after the final coats of paint were applied:
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