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A story I read when I first bought my 15' Sport was about a older couple that lived in the Northwest on the coast. A storm was rolling in and the couple happened to see a commercial fishing boat dead in the water about 2 miles from shore. They were getting pounded by the wind and waves. The couple got into their 17' Montauk and fought through the waves and threw the fishing boat a tow line. They were able to tow the boat and crew to saftey to ride out the storm.

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Your recollection is not quite accurate.

The story of the Klein family of Otter Bay, BC is recounted on page 5 of the 1981 Boston Whaler catalog.

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Sorry Tom - That was almost 30 years ago when I read it. I had the correct coastline and it was a 17' Montauk wasn't it? What do you expect from a 62 year old with memory problems?

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That would be an interesting read. Tom would you post a copy or a link to that story?

Norm

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Way2Goofy,

We appreciate you bringing the story to our attention. At 43 years old, I have a difficult time remembering things that I read 30 years ago, I certainly understand that a 62 y/o would have similiar clarity issues too. Lol.

Thanks a lot and Welcome to Whaler Central shipmate!

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That's a pretty cool story, no doubt about it, these boats save lives !

What did I eat for breakfast again ? (49)

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I think the point is that a small Boston Whaler with a husband and wife aboard managed to tow a commercial fishing vessel safely back to the dock in adverse weather. Not so sure small details make a huge difference in pointing out that it was the little boat that could.