Lawdog Dago Dom Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I've kinda stumbled into one of these boats. It was make in 1970 and is in great shape. Wondering if there any former or current Boston Whaler owners out there who might have some knowledge and/or experiences to pass on. Thanks. LDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Been in quite a few, never owned one. Excellent fishing boats, and virtually unsinkable. My intro to them was at a NYC Boat Show, probably the year they were introduced, I was a Teen still in HS. They had a huge tank to demo smaller boats being shown. Two Whaler employees were in a boat, one cut it in half crosswise with a chain saw. The one in the front paddled around, the other motored away, rather gently I admit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 For those not familiar with this type of boat, the common version looks like this: As to its sea worthiness, this source may be of help: https://www.proboat.com/2019/03/unsinkable-the-history-of-boston-whaler/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Whalers are great boats! I used a few for river patrol. Solid as a rock. But I like a rock the stay afloat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 If it’s in nice shape and the price is right I would buy it. I have not owned one but friends of mine did. They are very nice boats and they hold their value. They aren’t sexy, but very functional and as has been said, virtually unsinkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 And nobody complained about all the fiberglass chips that was thrown into the bay by the chainsaw? Pollution!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 That's what the dam was for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I had one, a 16'., powered by a 100 hp Merc outboard. Which model, power, trailer, etc. There are a great boat for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Whalers are great boats! I used a few for river patrol. Solid as a rock. But I like a rock the stay afloat! Great boats. I spent time on a Uniflite made in Bellingham Wa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I used them a lot and in big water during my 40- year work career doing fisheries work. They are good work and make nice fishing boats. I much prefer the V hull models for rough water or where there are a lot of boat wakes. The flat bottom hulls skate over waves pretty well, but the wave slap can pound you to death and bounce gear all over the deck at higher speeds. (Just a personal preference thing). If it's in good condition and if the flat bottom is not cracked (DO CHECK! --and put it in the water if possible) then I'd say buy if reasonable. I mention the cracked hulls because I cracked several just with wave slap. In one case a 3-foot long x 1 ft wide chunk of outer hull actually peeled away -- but the boat still floated level afterwards and we drove it home 30 miles (slowly). If the inner hull is wet inside after an hour in the water, look further. JMA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 27 minutes ago, Dusty Devil Dale said: I used them a lot and in big water during my 40- year work career doing fisheries work. They are good work and make nice fishing boats. I much prefer the V hull models for rough water or where there are a lot of boat wakes. The flat bottom hulls skate over waves pretty well, but the wave slap can pound you to death and bounce gear all over the deck at higher speeds. (Just a personal preference thing). If it's in good condition and if the flat bottom is not cracked (DO CHECK! --and put it in the water if possible) then I'd say buy if reasonable. I mention the cracked hulls because I cracked several just with wave slap. In one case a 3-foot long x 1 ft wide chunk of outer hull actually peeled away -- but the boat still floated level afterwards and we drove it home 30 miles (slowly). If the inner hull is wet inside after an hour in the water, look further. JMA. Can't recall the model, but once rode in and skied behind a big one with a podium set up as a Water Ski boat. The bucket seats were spring mounted with some sort of central shock absorber. They were needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 i always wanted one , never quite got there and now too old to care , they are a great boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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