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What Model Whaler Do I Have?
Joe Kriz
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Posted on 10/18/13 - 9:51 AM
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35624 would make it at the end of 1966 16' models

1966 ................. 34400 thru 35800

Check out all the early numbers here:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=61

Just goes to show everyone that those State numbers mean absolutely nothing. They only mean something to the state that issued them so the state can collect their tax. They don't care about numbers, other then money.


Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/18/13 - 10:16 AM
 
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Joe Kriz wrote:
35624 would make it at the end of 1966 16' models

1966 ................. 34400 thru 35800

Check out all the early numbers here:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=61

Just goes to show everyone that those State numbers mean absolutely nothing. They only mean something to the state that issued them so the state can collect their tax. They don't care about numbers, other then money.


So your telling my my whaler just got cooler. Thanks Joe for having the information gathered. I sent an email to BW, an asked them for more information about the boat via stencil number.


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Joe Kriz
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BW can tell you what model it was when it left the factory.

They obviously cannot tell you what model it is now.
And, because you say you have an aftermarket console and seat, we all know it is now a Custom model.

 
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From BW:

Hi Mr. Yancoskie,

Please excuse the delayed response...vacation.

According to our records; serial number 35624 was built in our old Rockland, MA factory as a 16'7" Nauset model and was originally shipped out on 11/9/66. This was the only identification number assigned to this boat from the factory. The 12 character hull identification numbers were not started until November of 1972.

Attached is a page from the old brochure...


Regards,
Chuck Bennett
Boston Whaler, Inc.
(877) 294-5645


Edited by Joe Kriz on 08/20/16 - 2:40 PM
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Hi Joe
thanks for your precious advice, I've discovered my Sakonnet was built in 1972...but I need your help, if any of you can post a pic of the plate regarding all the specs of the boat, on my Sakonnet it's unreadable, in fact I'd like to restore even this small part
thank you again


Edited by altair on 11/05/13 - 3:15 PM
 
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O gurus of Whalerdom: Did any of the 15 foot whalers, other than the Striper model, have 4 holes drilled between the bow storage area and the open area of the boat?


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cg,

Unfortunately, anyone can drills holes anywhere in the boat so we have no way of knowing what they were intended.

Yes, the Sport models (and others) had an option of the Forward Pedestal Seat like the Striper model had.
Here is the one I had on my Montauk which was an option.
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=63

Also see this:
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=64

There were lots of different options for different models.
Rear platforms, front platforms, rear seats, etc.

 
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Thanks Joe. I guess I will have to fabricate my own. I think I will use the 3/4 in hole in a Swivl-Eze type of mount. Do you think anyone else would want one? My boat is currently a 1985 15 foot Custom.

Clyde


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New to this forum and these boats. I just bought a boat from a guy down in New Smyrna Beach FL that was advertised as 1971 Boston Whaler Montauk. After reading up a bit on it I discovered that the Montauk was hadn't come out in 1971. There is no wood anywhere in the boat, so I guess that makes it a 1971 custom. I'm curious to know if anyone is able to tell me what this boat was originally if it's possible to tell from pics. There are holes where a back railing once was but no railing. Also, the original blue color interior can be seen where the old motor was mounted.
Thanks! Just put a new motor on today and finishing up the wiring tomorrow, can't wait to get it in the water.



http://imgur.com/a/TJvWz


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Bringing this up to the top again.

Please read the first page if you don't know what model you have and you want to find out.

There is NO reason anyone should not know what model they have after reading this thread.
None.

Also look through our Whaler Models and Specifications section to see if you can identify your model.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...allery.php

If you don't have a clue, then you probably have a "Custom" model.


Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/06/15 - 6:29 PM
 
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Joe-
I recall you were maintaining an inventory of Year-Model 17' hull bow locker sizes.
I can't find that threadf to save my life- was I dreaming or does it exist?
BTW, my 1987 SuperSport [Custom] has a bow locker size of 21" & 34" on the parallel sides of the trapezoidal opening, with the perpendicular measure between them being 24".
Those are tape measure 'eyeball' dimensions, so +/- 1/8".
I'm thinking of modding my cover to a 2 part [left & right] so I wanted to check back on availablity/cost of the OEM F/glass before commiting to my plan.
Thanks,
Joe

 
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BTW: My splashwell stencil is "3C8035".
Started it's life as a 1987 SuperSport first sold in So. Cal.

 
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I don't know of any fiberglass lockers being available any longer.

Here are the sizes in our Article section.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=114

Not sure a 2 piece would be strong enough to stand on. It would depend on how it was engineered.
You can buy different types of locker covers from some of our sponsors.

Here is a teak one:
http://www.blackduckgallery.com/WOODP...PARTS.html

Here is a plywood version like the Sport and Super Sport models have:
http://www.specialtymarine.com/BOSTON...-p131.html

NOTE: 2 different sizes available for the above locker covers.

 
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Question- I have what I think is a 1981 17' Sport. Has a bench seat that spans the entire boat. Has holes in the ceiling though for the Montauk Seat. It has no console. I would like to put in a Montauk-like console and the standard Montauk reversible pilot bench seat. Given that these hulls all seem to be the same, does anyone forsee any issues in this project?


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Here is a Sport 17' model.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=46

There would be no problem adding a factory console and RPS from a Montauk as all the hulls during that era were the same.
See the Wood Locating Diagrams in our Download section.


Edited by Joe Kriz on 04/20/16 - 11:41 AM
 
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Thanks Joe. That's what I thought. The boat was advertised as a Montauk. The console was gone when I bought it and since I had a friend look at it and send me pictures I assumed it was but after doing my research on this site, and studying the pictures a little more closely as well as the link you attached which I had already discovered I surmised that in fact it was a Sport 17. After reading some more of your comments on the threads that the main differences in the models were the interiors and that the hulls were the same it seemed to make sense that since I was basically going to be dealing with a blank canvas, I could "make" this a Montauk rather than a Sport as there is no console now and the bench seat needed to be replaced anyway. There are a number of manufacturers of consoles out there. Are there any benefits that I should be aware of by ordering a console directly from BW?

 
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HI Joe

Could you help me out identifying my whaler thats in need of restoration, im told its a montauk 17 1979.. but would like to know how many were built and what number this one is?

Stencil number is : 3B5065 it also has a very worn metal tag with what i can work out as 7760 79J

Look forward to hearing from you from the UK!

Oliver

 
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Hi Oliver,

I really can't tell you what model it is unless you post a photo.

Here are the Montauk models.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=14

And here are other Montauk HIN and Stencil numbers.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=17

From your number, it is a 1979 year model.
Your missing numbers are BWCC and then an "M" for Model Year Format.
So, your HIN would most likely be:
BWCC7760M79J

Your numbers come right after "wrangler" in the list above.

 
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Joe Kriz wrote:
Hi Oliver,

I really can't tell you what model it is unless you post a photo.

Here are the Montauk models.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=14

And here are other Montauk HIN and Stencil numbers.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=17

From your number, it is a 1979 year model.
Your missing numbers are BWCC and then an "M" for Model Year Format.
So, your HIN would most likely be:
BWCC7760M79J

Your numbers come right after "wrangler" in the list above.


Thanks for the quick reply!

Picture attached


ollieamb attached the following image:


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Looks like the correct console but an aftermarket bow rail.
Also, no idea pertaining to the correct seat and is missing the MONTAUK - 17' on the sides near the stern.

Similar to these decals for the Outrage models.
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=52

This would be the standard RPS that came on the Montauk models.
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...oto_id=775

To be absolutely sure what model it was when it left the factory, I would contact Boston Whaler and give them your HIN and Stencil number.
They can then give you positive information.

See the members personal pages below and view all the Montauk 17 models from 1973-2002
http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...page_id=65

 
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