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13 foot model year differences
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/21/10 - 3:07 PM
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A lot of members seem to be having problems knowing what year 13 model they have.
I am starting to gather some info to hopefully make it easier for people to see for themselves.
The first place to start is to look in the FAQ link on the left sidebar.
http://www.whalercentral.com/faq.php?...?cat_id=10
Find where your Stencil Number fits.
Also view the article on Smirkless vs. Smirked hulls.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=100
Below you will also see the transition of the hulls for different years.
1971 Only
Could be like the photo shown above or the photo shown below. This seems to be a major transition year.
Blue Interior - Full Splashwell - Smirkless bow - Notched Transom for 15 inch shaft motor
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Blue Interior - Sink Type Splashwell - Smirked bow - Notched Transom for 15 inch shaft motor
NOTE: All models 1971 and below came standard with Oar Locks from the factory.
After 1971, Oar Locks were optional.
1978 and later
Larger Bow Locker and Cover
*Need photo
If anyone can add any other visual differences in the hulls please let us know.
Edited by Joe Kriz on 02/04/12 - 10:43 AM |
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| dredey |
Posted on 07/21/10 - 3:10 PM
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Thanks. That says for sure I have a 71 or before. Great examples.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/21/10 - 3:15 PM
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Good.
I am actually looking for a better photo of the 1971 and earlier models as the one above has a broken corner and would also like the photo from a little further away like the others.
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| mstahl1171 |
Posted on 07/21/10 - 7:05 PM
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Joe...feel free to use my pics if you wish. See my personal page...I can upload more of the transom if you think you need something better
Mark
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| LabCab |
Posted on 07/21/10 - 8:27 PM
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On the port side of the '72 and '73+ transoms you pictured there is a square recess. What was its' intended use? My boat has been repaired in the area and it is missing.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/21/10 - 8:39 PM
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Auxiliary motor mount area...
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| John M |
Posted on 07/21/10 - 9:19 PM
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I have a 1960 model with no alterations to the transom. I will include a photo as soon as I can figure out how to reduce the jpeg to allowable limits!
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| todd12 |
Posted on 07/21/10 - 9:43 PM
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Joe,
The stencil # 2A7167 on my 13' indicates its a 1971 model. I believe my paperwork also says 1971 year. It has the center splash well with a notched transom and is smirked. Maybe there are 1971 models that are both non smirked and smirked ?
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| Tom W Clark |
Posted on 07/22/10 - 5:11 AM
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In 1978 (or was it 1979?) the interior mold was changed to include a larger, more square bow locker AND the triangular step pads on the bow with non-skid like the smirked 17' hull had.
Sometime c. 1987 the transom was changed to have a flat motor mounting area thus eliminating the awkward fit of motors on the curved transom as motor mounting brackets of increasingly small outboards became wider and wider.
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| skiboat1 |
Posted on 07/22/10 - 5:25 AM
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Joe, I too have a 71 model with the newer splashwell and notched transom with a smirked hull. The stencil number is 2A6403.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/22/10 - 10:24 AM
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Now I remember why I never wanted to try and keep track of the 13' models.
It seems transition years never had precise changes from year to year.
Look at all the 1971 models in the personal page section.
All of them have the full splashwell.
Now other people are telling me they have a 1971 with the newer sink style splashwell and a smirk...
And some of the Stencil Numbers don't seem to jive with the list I got from Boston Whaler years ago.
Maybe there is a transition that took 3 years to make.
During those 3 years you could have anything....
1971, 1972, 1973
It's a good thing they didn't have hood ornaments...
You would never know which hood ornament you were going to get and if it was original and which one wasn't...
I started a comprehensive owners list like I did with the Montauk 17', Outrage 20', etc.. like these:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...p?cat_id=7
Now I am not so sure I want to continue...
Around 1974 the 12 digit HIN numbers were on the 13' hulls. Anyway, the earliest 12 digit HIN number we have is 1974. This made it easy to determine the year because it was included in the HIN number.
So, 1971, 1972, 1973 seem to be the difficult years for trying to use the Stencil Number to determine the exact year.
At this time it appears that in 1971 you could have a Smirk or non-Smirk. You could have a full splashwell or a sink type splashwell. 1972 could have a desert tan interior instead of blue.
1971 - 2A5601 thru 2A7800 - Blue Interior - Full Splashwell - Smirkless
1971 2A6031 - thecapgroup (Sink Splashwell, Smirked) [color=#ff0000]??[/color]
1971 2A6403 - skiboat1 (Sink Splashwell, Smirked) [color=#ff0000]??[/color]
1971 2A6619 - alexpkring
1971 2A7001 - 2beach
1971 2A7124 - jamiehd
1971 2A7167 - todd12 (Sink Splashwell, Smirked) [color=#ff0000]??[/color]
1972 - 2A7801 thru 2B000 - Blue Interior - Sink Type Splashwell - Smirked Bow - Notched Transom
1972 2A7480 - kamie (Sink Splashwell, Smirked) (Has a 1971 Stencil Number) [color=#ff0000]??[/color]
1972 2A8180 - smoocher
1972 2A8370 - BAY2SAV
1972 2A8378 - LabCab
1972 2A9158 - 3020steve
1972 2A9159 - brorobin
1972 2A9333 - SLP
1972 2A9564 - dholter (This one has desert tan interior) [color=#ff0000]??[/color]
1973 - 2B001 thru 2B2700 - Desert Tan Interior - Sink Type Splashwell - Straight Transom
That is the list I have so far.
As you can see, not much makes any sense to me.
Take a look at skiboat1.... That boat seems to be out in left field. The boats after him are still Smirkless by 700...
Anyone interested in this type of information for the 13' models?
I am not sure I want to keep this up unless anyone is interested.
Post your information here if you are...
1. Stencil Number
2. Splashwell type
3. Smirkless or Smirked...
4. Original Interior color
5. Notched or Straight transom
Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/22/10 - 12:39 PM |
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/22/10 - 12:41 PM
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Just had another earlier 1971 model than skiboat1 which is the newer style hull.
I think there is a pattern showing in the transition...
I changed the 1971 models as it seems they can either have the full splashwell and Smirkless or they can have the sink type splashwell and the Smirk.
Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/22/10 - 1:07 PM |
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 08/02/10 - 6:10 PM
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NOTE:
This is ONLY for 1971 to 1973 models at this time.....
I just started a new "Boston Whaler Owners List" for 1971 to 1973 13 foot models.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=101
If you would like to submit your (2A,2B) stencil numbers, please make sure they fall between these numbers.
2A5601 to 2B2700
The numbers above should be for 1971 to 1973 models with Stencil Numbers ONLY..... although now it appears that early 1973 models also had a 12 digit HIN number embossed in the transom above the handle grip...
I need this info or it won't get posted to the list.....
1. Stencil Number (also 12 digit HIN if it is embossed in the transom)
2. Username
3. Original Interior color
4. Splashwell type
5. Notched or Straight transom
6. Smirkless or Smirked...
7. Verified year of hull from Chuck Bennett
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| Binkie |
Posted on 08/03/10 - 3:45 PM
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This is great info on the confusing 13 foot Whaler, keep it coming. Where else can you get this info.
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| Laser2Jack |
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| mrgadgt |
Posted on 08/11/21 - 10:41 AM
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I recently purchased a 13' Whaler, but without any paperwork, I'm not sure what I have. If the painted 5-digit serial number (25321) is legit, it would seem I have a 1968 Standard model. The wood is so bad, it'll have to be replaced, but it was configured more like a Sourpuss model. At some point, I was told it was assigned a 12-character HIN# and unfortunately, it is recorded as a 1969 Whaler that is 12' in length, which is inaccurate. Also, the first 3 letters of the HIN# MSZ make it appear that the manufacturer is Massachusetts Homemade Boats, and the Boat Alert History Report shows a manufacture date of May 1994. I was told I cannot change the HIN, so I'm afraid that the information will always be inaccurate or at least unverifiable. Any thoughts? This thread will not allow me to post any photos (too large) but I can send them to an email, if necessary. Also, I have a smirkless bow.
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| Phil T |
Posted on 08/11/21 - 11:57 AM
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Dont fret.
Regarding the HIN it is a custom HIN that was created by the state regulatory authority. In Kentucky, custom HIN's start KYxxxxxx.
The interior layout is the model name using the same hull. If you have a 13' you can install a Standard interior, Sourpuss, Super Sport etc. Just depends on what you want.
There are drawings of the interiors in the download section.
https://www.whalercentral.com/downloa...?cat_id=13
P.S. Next time start a new thread.
Edited by Phil T on 08/11/21 - 11:58 AM
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 08/11/21 - 12:58 PM
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There is No HIN before late 1972 so that is why you do not have one.
The Stencil number of 25321 is the only number that was there from the factory and makes it a 1968 year model.
https://www.whalercentral.com/article...icle_id=61
The recorded paper work you have is for the State of Massachusetts and has nothing to do with the original paperwork. Only for Massachusetts state taxes etc.
As Phil mentions, you can turn the model into what you prefer, even a Custom model, but the Sourpuss you mention was not made until 1973 so you could not have that model from the factory.
https://www.whalercentral.com/userpho...allery.php
You could have?
1. Standard (1958-1974)
2. Sport (1958-1993)
(NOTE: there was a Center Steering option but not sure what year that was available.)
Let us know more.
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