Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by sfyarb on 05/01/09 - 6:33 PM

Hi im a brand new member I recently bought some land and was clearing a hedge row and found underneath lots of briers an old BW 13 ft boat upside down I dont know a thing about it . It does still seem solid though not in very good shape I think I would like to resore it ,but I live in S.C. and must have a title to use it .The only numbers I can find on it are 13575 in stencil on transom is this the hull id? And can anyone tell me anything about the boat?

Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/01/09 - 6:47 PM

By the stencil number it appears you have a 1964 13' model.

Lots of information can be found in the articles section.
Here is the article on serial numbers:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=61

Posted by mattgeiger on 05/01/09 - 7:14 PM

Sounds like the beginning of a great story. Post some photos when you get a chance.

Posted by ioptfm on 05/01/09 - 8:02 PM

In SC you can get a Salvaged title after tracing the registration numbers with the Wildlife Dept........You'll find that there is a multitude of knowlege on this site and all are more than willing to share their knowledge and experience with you in getting your project restored. Just don't be afraid to ask questions. As soon as you can set up a personal page or project page so we can see what you have.............CONGRADULATIONS!

Posted by modenacart on 05/01/09 - 8:04 PM

Under a certain size you might not need a title. I would be sure to read the laws carefully.

Posted by ioptfm on 05/01/09 - 8:07 PM

You can also contact Chuck Bennett at Boston Whaler and give him your stenciled numbers and he can tell you a lot of history on the boat as to where it was first delivered, etc

Posted by bones498 on 05/01/09 - 8:08 PM

I wish when I cut the hedge I would find something that cool! Congrats!!:)

Posted by MW on 05/02/09 - 1:38 AM

Nice find, I wish I could find stuff like that when I do yard work, all I can find is old Beer can's, and those were MINE ! That boat will bounce right back, great project boat to learn on, always loved the "Mighty 13", can you get some pic's up ?

* Holy Christmas, While writting this a car just hit a pole and ended up on my front lawn, nobody hurt. Rather "LOUD" at 4:30 am, he missed the Whaler in the Driveway, Jeezus !

Edited by MW on 05/02/09 - 2:09 AM

Posted by sfyarb on 05/02/09 - 6:20 AM

#11

thanks for the info guys Im not really comp friendly yet but am working on it .Iwill put up some pics. as soon as I figure it out

Posted by CES on 05/02/09 - 7:45 AM

#12

MW wrote:
* Holy Christmas, While writting this a car just hit a pole and ended up on my front lawn, nobody hurt. Rather "LOUD" at 4:30 am, he missed the Whaler in the Driveway, Jeezus !

Holy Cow Matt!! Was anyone hurt?

Edited by CES on 05/02/09 - 7:45 AM

Posted by MW on 05/02/09 - 8:54 AM

#13

Nobody hurt Thank-God, the driver fell asleep went across a few lawn's and smashed into the pole, I fumbled for my cell phone, and dropped it a few times while dialing 911 in the dark, lost my mag-lite too :@ Just glad that nobody was hurt, including MY WHALER ! Now, I'm all "Paranoid" and I'll probably put Cement poles around the boat.

* Sorry for "Hi-Jacking" the "thread" but, it was a tad too "Hairy" for me at that hour, I was waiting for sunrise to work on the boat.

Edited by MW on 05/02/09 - 8:59 AM

Posted by Barryg on 05/02/09 - 7:52 PM

#14

Sfyarb , I am just around the corner if you need some help. If you can find an old regestration number it can be ran to see about the last owner and year as well. BG

Posted by DaveS on 05/02/09 - 9:34 PM

#15

Very cool find! To think when I was remodeling my old house I found an old nudie magazine from the 60's stuffed between 2 rafters...after looking at it for a minute or two, I put it back up there for the next guy who does a remodel...and I thought I was lucky! Turns out you've found what's at the end of the rainbow! :)

Good luck.

DaveS