Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

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Posted by Mark Sr on 05/12/09 - 6:11 PM

Hi, I just joined the site tonight. We just acquired the very first Boston Whaler I ever saw! I am the little guy by the center console in this picture from around 1975, my Grandfather at the helm. We will drive all day Friday to pick it up.

I will post some updated pictures next week and well as elaborate on this Whaler's story. -Mark

Edited by Mark Sr on 05/13/09 - 5:05 AM

Posted by Bake on 05/12/09 - 6:20 PM

welcome and very cool to own a piece of your childhood. looking forward to pictures

Posted by ioptfm on 05/12/09 - 6:39 PM

Welcome to this fantastic site and congratulations on acquiring your "Family" boat. That must be very rewarding. Please post photos so we can all share in your excitement

Posted by scrimshaw on 05/12/09 - 8:26 PM

Mark, congrads on the Whaler ! Your gonna love that new trailer. Humm...new trailer.. complete this little form....http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewfo...lCUFE6MA.. Are you aware of this little get together ? http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...ad_id=5716

Edited by scrimshaw on 05/12/09 - 8:28 PM

Posted by Mark Sr on 05/13/09 - 5:42 AM

Thanks,

That looks like a great event, and reachable for me. Unfortunately I am committed to the Cock Island Race, in Portsmouth, VA that weekend, crewing on my friends '65 Columbia 40. Is it an annual event?

Here is the boat in current form. I will post some better quality pictures next week. -Mark

Edited by Mark Sr on 05/13/09 - 6:21 AM

Posted by Barryg on 05/13/09 - 11:44 AM

Mark welcome to the site! man I miss the 70's

Posted by ritzyrags on 05/13/09 - 11:59 AM

Mark,
I am sure that you will find a world of good info and Whaler related subjects here.
Good to see that you still had her in the family.
I will enjoy seeing your updated photos.

Posted by Mark Sr on 05/17/09 - 1:21 PM

Got her home late yesterday after a long haul. The hull # is 00143. -Mark

Posted by Doug V on 05/17/09 - 7:24 PM

Mark,

That is one of my favorite boats. Consider yourself a lucky man.

Doug

Posted by Mark Sr on 05/20/09 - 3:36 AM

#10

I sure do, Doug. According to Chuck, this boat is actually a '71.
After 37-38 years in Hilton Head Island, this vessel will now ply the lower Chesapeake Bay. -Mark

Edited by Mark Sr on 05/20/09 - 5:26 AM