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started a new project- Boston Whaler refurb

Last year I picked up a 13 1/2 ' Whaler for next to nothing. Came with a 30 hp Johnson outboard and a good fairly new galvanized trailer. It waited in line for other projects to be completed but now is her turn. I had stripped out the interior last year, was pretty easy as the interior was rotted. It had a " stick " steer which I had never seen before. I am converting to a conventional stainless steel Whaler wheel which I recently purchased. Anyway yesterday was a nice day in Georgia so I fired up the compressor and got out the DA sander and started sanding the spider cracks in the interior. I plan on getting the interior in good shape and then shoot some high build primer and then a 2 part poly paint. Then the hull will be flipped over and I will do the same on the bottom. I think she will clean up well and for not much money she'll be a looker again. The new mahogany interior will cost almost as much as I payed for the entire rig :( I just want to end up with a good, solid little boat to go on local lakes and do some fishing/boating/relaxing. I always liked the Whalers and now have one, can't wait to get this on the water :D Here's a few pics of the " SS what a wreck " ;)http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1336910218.jpg
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Good work. That's coming up well.

Those Whalers are one of the most sea worthy boats ever. I've skied behind them in 4 foot swells on Long Island Sound. You can swamp them and they keep on ticking. Have fun!!

Your gonna love it! Best thing on the water. I'm envious. Good Luck!

Don't they pound badly?

When I lived in the Atlanta area in the '80s I bought an old 13 BW that was in great shape, I have owned a few boats since but I think that was the best boat I have owned. I would tow it behind a VW bus from Key West to St. Simons. I had an old Johnson 25, ran really well. You will love it. I am actually thinking of buying another one. You know the full circle thing.