Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 13' , What year and Model?
Posted by Andrew134 on 12/25/08 - 8:22 PM
#1
Over the summer i intercepted a 13' whaler from the dumpster. It was ran over by a car and had alot of damage.It was owned by the NYFD at one point. I took the task on and have been repiring it with my son.
The Vin # is BWCN 1698 A191 and its rated at 20hp.
It seems the 13' whalers are all rated at 40hp.
The Boat is 13' 6" and is rated for 6 people or 900 pounds.
Can anyone tell me what year or model this whaler is?
Thanks, Andrew
Posted by kamie on 12/25/08 - 9:15 PM
#2
Boat was built in January of 1991 as a 91 model year. If you have the Comercial Division version of the 13 it was called 'Utility' as a model name. The boat was rated for a minimum of 10HP and a max of 40HP in 1991. Model is depends on the interior, did yours have any when you got it? The one shown in the commerical division had bench seats and a fiberglass console.
Posted by CES on 12/26/08 - 6:27 AM
#3
Andrew.
Welcome to WC!! We sure would like to see pictures of your boat as you found it....and then you can create a project album and keep us updated on your restoration progress.
Happy New Year!
Posted by Andrew134 on 12/26/08 - 5:41 PM
#4
The boat had no console but there was some wood that looked like it was a bench. I still cant figure out why it was rated at 20 hp. I'm trying to post some picks but no luck yet.
Thanks for your help.
Posted by Andrew134 on 12/26/08 - 6:16 PM
#7
Joe,
The plate I have is the same but my say 20hp instead of 40hp.
Thanks Andrew
Posted by ioptfm on 12/26/08 - 7:00 PM
#8
That is quite a find and quite a project, but also a very doa ble project which it looks like you've got a pretty good handle on. :) Please keep progress photos posted on it.
Posted by Andrew134 on 12/26/08 - 7:04 PM
#9
Thanks Tom,
I've ben doing alot of research and learning alot. I have alot more pictures but I still have to download them. I have never worked with fiberglass but its not that hard. Just takes alot of time.
Posted by Andrew134 on 12/28/08 - 6:00 PM
#10
I cant figure out why its only rated at 20hp.
Can anyone tell me?
Thanks Andrew
Posted by kamie on 12/28/08 - 6:16 PM
#11
My guess is it was originally sold as a tiller model. You can email Chuck Bennett with the HIN and get the info.