Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Alternative to Mahogany
Posted by Binkie on 01/05/10 - 6:40 PM
#2
Saw the same post on Continuous Wave/Boston Whaler. Is this an advertising campaign of some sort. Years ago Whaler provided a similar fiberglass drop in kit that wasn`t very popular.
Posted by NauticalLumber on 01/06/10 - 9:18 AM
#3
...that is one U.G.L.Y interior
Mike
Posted by John Fyke on 01/06/10 - 11:52 AM
#4
Ugly is right!! And for that kind of money I would want mahogany.
Posted by NauticalLumber on 01/06/10 - 3:08 PM
#5
protech,
for that money you could have teak!
Mike
Posted by modenacart on 01/06/10 - 3:40 PM
#6
Binkie wrote:
Saw the same post on Continuous Wave/Boston Whaler. Is this an advertising campaign of some sort. Years ago Whaler provided a similar fiberglass drop in kit that wasn`t very popular.
Just saw the add on craigslist. Some people don't like to maintain wood and thought they might want to know about it. If you don't want it, don't buy it.
Posted by NauticalLumber on 01/06/10 - 4:21 PM
#7
moderncart,
We appreciate you posting the info.
Mike
Posted by Joe Kriz on 01/06/10 - 4:27 PM
#8
I think those interiors are a good alternative to people that don't want wood and leave their boats out on a mooring, etc....
Basically the same interior as the Sport GLS models.
Here is a Sport 15' GLS
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...hoto_id=99
Whatever Floats Your Boat...
Posted by John Fyke on 01/06/10 - 4:35 PM
#9
NauticalLumber wrote:
protech,
for that money you could have teak!
Mike
Yup with some gold leaf. :-)
Posted by Guts on 01/06/10 - 7:32 PM
#10
I agree with you Joe. Not original but It's BW on the water, may not be restored but it's alive.
Posted by 510racer on 01/09/10 - 7:29 AM
#11
Not everyone wants a factory original restored 13, Some people prefer to customise their boat to be more practical for what they use it for.
In my opinion, Old 13 whalers with there original wood interiors are not very practical for fishing and better suited for a dinghy or hauling people around. Why would you need seating for 6 when you never have more than 2 or 3, wasted space in a very small boat.
I love how the original boats look with the mahogany, (I am a carpenter) but there is a reason boats don't use wood in weathered locations much anymore..
That said, the interior in the ad looks to be a copy. Probably from a mold made from the original sport gls package and I agree, It is ugly. It seems that it would add unnecessary weight.
Posted by Tom W Clark on 01/09/10 - 11:53 AM
#12
The insert being offered for sale does appear to be made from the mold of, or splashed from, the 1992-1993 Sport GLS 13.
The 1994-2000 Sport GLS 13 used a redesigned insert mold and was completely different.
The back rest shown is not an original Whaler design.
Posted by modenacart on 01/09/10 - 1:04 PM
#13
I am not sure what he used to make the mold for them, but I have seen them and they don't look bad. I prefer wood too, but wood is a lot of work. He has also popped a mold of the 77-82 center console from a montauk.