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What Model Whaler Do I Have?
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| transamman20 |
Posted on 07/16/19 - 8:11 AM
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Hi, I recently traded a jon boat for this boston whaler. I think based on the texas parks and wildlife records it is an 1984 year model. What I am wondering is what the model of the boat is. Records do not list it and there are no identification tags anywhere except a replacement HIN# by the state. As you can see the HIN # the state put on is nothing like what BW uses. I think it is a 23' revenge cuddy. any help is greatly appreciated. https://sites.google.com/view/randyss...stuff/home
(Please follow guideline #1 at the top of this page and use the full 4 digit year)
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| biggiefl |
Posted on 07/16/19 - 8:15 AM
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Congratulations on your new to you Mako. Looks like a Mako but could be something else except for a Whaler...sorry.
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| transamman20 |
Posted on 07/17/19 - 3:45 PM
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Thanks for the info. Being a newbie to this boat, i gotta ask, how can you tell its not a Boston whaler? What characteristics tell you its not. Still trying to figure out what this boat is.
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| Weatherly |
Posted on 07/18/19 - 6:24 AM
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One of the best and most reliable ways to find out if your vessel is in fact a Boston Whaler is to launch it into the water with the plugs pulled. If it sinks, it is not a Boston Whaler.
I concur in biggiefl's assessment; your boat is not a Boston Whaler. People attach the trademark decal to the hull and can get an extra $1K from a buyer. This scenario happens all too often with unscrupulous boat sellers misrepresenting the boat as a Boston Whaler. We could have helped you before the purchase, not after.
I recommend you follow up with an indepth evaluation of your probable Mako 22.8 Walkaround boat at www.classicmako.com
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| biggiefl |
Posted on 07/18/19 - 11:24 AM
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I have been around boats all my life. Looks like an 80's Mako but again people splash hulls and put a different interior in them and believe it or not it is legal. This could be just about any make of boat. You have no idea how many fake classic Donzis are made. How do I know it is NOT a Whaler is easy, look at my signature. I grew up in a Whaler when I was 3 weeks old in 1969 and have followed them like religion since. She looks NOTHING like a Whaler.
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| transamman20 |
Posted on 07/23/19 - 8:52 PM
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Thanks for the info guys. That's more what I was looking for. Not so much worried if it is a whaler or not, but just trying to figure out what it was or might be. As you stated though no telling being this old and having no identification plate on it. Either way I'm not out anything except an unused Jon boat I traded for it. Again thanks for the info. Much appreciated!
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| Jeff Zaiham |
Posted on 09/07/19 - 1:17 PM
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Hi there people. I'm Jeff from Malaysia. Recently I saw an add in a local buy and sell site about a boston whaler 18' boat.. been doing research on it and can't seem to find any Whalers that looks like it but im quite certain its a Whaler but of military pedigree. Probably the guy bought it at an auction or something, beets me..
I'm really interested to get it to be a build project as I can't afford a new boat and the newer local hulls here in Malaysia, although affordable does not have the pedigree nor the "unsinkable" moniker rhat goes with a whaler. Can someone help to identify the model based on pics? and how do I share pictures in here?...
I'm kinda new to boating but would like to get this..
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| Jeff Zaiham |
Posted on 09/07/19 - 1:22 PM
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Just Discovered how to upload the pic...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YTFaVThQMYs...QMYspbq3z8
Here are the pictures of the boat.. sad condition I know but probably a good canvas to work with
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| Jeff Zaiham |
Posted on 09/19/19 - 5:57 AM
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Wow..seems that everyne is too busy to assist me on this.. help please.. Thanks
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| reelescape1 |
Posted on 09/19/19 - 7:15 AM
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Looks like it could be an 18' Outrage but pics aren't clear enough.
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| Jeff Zaiham |
Posted on 09/30/19 - 4:47 AM
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Thanks Reelscape1. appreciate it
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| MG56 |
Posted on 09/30/19 - 7:46 AM
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It doesn't look like any Boston Whaler I know of.
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| gbrambati |
Posted on 04/20/20 - 2:26 AM
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Goodmorning everyone! I'm Gianluca from Italy and I'm passionate about Boston Whaler. Right now offered me a 16 or 17 but I can't understand the model (Nauset? Sakonnet?) The serial stenciled number is 3A2258. How can understand when built? Thank's
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| Phil T |
Posted on 04/20/20 - 6:07 AM
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Gianluca - Welcome to WhalerCentral -
Read this FAQ: http://www.whalercentral.com/faq.php?...p?cat_id=5
In reviewing the stencil list: http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=61 your number shows it was a 1970.
As for which model, it depends on what interior console and seat you have, if they are still original. If replaced you have a 16' Custom. Take a look at the model directory to see the various models. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...allery.php
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| gbrambati |
Posted on 04/20/20 - 8:12 AM
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Thank's Phil !
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| Vince |
Posted on 05/18/20 - 2:50 PM
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Thanks for this Thread - I have now learned that instead of a 1968 Sakonnet 16 I have either a 1968 Custom 16 or a Eastport 16 with an optional RPS. I am not sure if the Eastport could have an RPS. Now I need to determine what to call it.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 05/18/20 - 3:28 PM
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Vince,
The RPS was an optional seat.
The boat could be:
1. Nauset with optional RPS
https://www.whalercentral.com/userpho...lbum_id=17
2. Eastport with optional RPS
https://www.whalercentral.com/userpho...lbum_id=15
https://www.whalercentral.com/forum/a...stport.jpg
3. Sakonnet with standard RPS and Forward Platform
https://www.whalercentral.com/userpho...lbum_id=26
https://www.whalercentral.com/images/...konnet.jpg
I see far too many people think they own a Sakonnet just because they have an RPS.
That is not true.
They have to have the Forward Platform (or evidence of the platform removed) during the years 1963-1973 when the Eastport and Nauset where still in production.
Hope that helps you narrow it down and let us know.
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| Vince |
Posted on 05/18/20 - 4:21 PM
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As the RPS was an option I will say I have an Eastport with optional RPS. Either way I like it.
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| robsonresearch |
Posted on 07/09/20 - 10:44 AM
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Just beginning to give some TLC to my father-in-law's Whaler. His title and registration list it as a 1964 Currituck but by what I've learned from this site it is most likely an Eastport. Definitely a 16', smirkless bow, center console with the front facing bench, basic bench pilot seat and just the two bench boards of the stern seating. It is a great boat on the water and deserves to get some serious love this winter once we pull it out of the water. Many many thanks to the great information and resources of this site!
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/09/20 - 2:43 PM
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robsonresearch wrote:
Just beginning to give some TLC to my father-in-law's Whaler. His title and registration list it as a 1964 Currituck but by what I've learned from this site it is most likely an Eastport. Definitely a 16', smirkless bow, center console with the front facing bench, basic bench pilot seat and just the two bench boards of the stern seating. It is a great boat on the water and deserves to get some serious love this winter once we pull it out of the water. Many many thanks to the great information and resources of this site!
Post a link to a photo of your Whaler so we can see what you are referring to.
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