started a new project- Boston Whaler refurb

[rfuerst911sc]

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 Here's a few pics of the " SS what a wreck "

[sc_rufctr]

Good work. That's coming up well.

[Buckterrier]

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!!

[FLYGEEZER]

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

[jyl]

Don't they pound badly?

[pharlap71]

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.