Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by SteveV on 04/12/10 - 6:50 AM

I was de-winterizing my boat on Saturday and realized that a plastic part on my RPS had snapped. It is a stainless RPS and there is a plastic part where the backrest legs attach to the base. The part allows you to slide the backrest up to unlock it to change positions and also acts as the hinge for the backrest. I spent last night searching the web for the part with no luck. Even looked at the parts diagram for the 98 whaler 17', but there is no exploded view of the RPS. Can anyone tell me what the part is called, or where I could find a replacement?

Steve

1997 Outrage 17'
130 HP Yamaha Saltwater Series

Posted by Phil T on 04/12/10 - 7:29 AM

Steve -

Welcome to WC.

Check out sheet 2 of the 1998 Outrage 17 parts diagrams on www.whalerparts.com

Give Sue Lodel at Twin Cities a call, they are a site sponsor. Click on View all sponsors showed on the upper right sidebar. She is a true expert at providing parts for owners.

Edited by Phil T on 04/12/10 - 7:35 AM

Posted by SteveV on 04/12/10 - 7:36 AM

Thanks for the advice. Just called her. She know exactly what I need.

Just in case anyone else needs these parts. They are only available through Whaler, made of delrin. They come in two types, aligned and mis-aligned. I have picture of both types if anyone need them.

Posted by lynchk on 04/19/10 - 6:35 AM

I have the same problem with my whaler. Can you give me Sue's number, I have called 3 different twin city marine stores and none have whaler parts. Thank You KL

Posted by SteveV on 04/19/10 - 6:50 AM

Sue Lodel, Parts Dept. Mgr., "Boston Whaler "Master Dealer"
Twin Cities Marine, Inc
1600 12th Street
PO Box 126
Two Rivers, WI 54241-0126
Phone: (920) 793-2715