Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: New Whaler Owner
Posted by ChrisMA on 09/03/10 - 12:57 PM
#1
I picked up my first Whaler today, it is a 1969 based on the transom stencil and is 16 feet 7 inches long. I am not sure, is this a Montauk model? It has a few scrapes and holes but overall is in great condition for a boat that is 41 years old. I have a lot of searching to do in the forum, but have a few basic questions.
I assume the console and seat are not original, I am a pretty accomplished woodworker, what would have the original console looked like? I assume it would have been built out of Philippine or African mahogany?
As far as all the bumps and scrapes, is the general idea mixing up a bit of resin to fill all the holes if the underlying mat is solid? Any formulas to match the off white color?
How do I check if the hull is waterlogged? I went around the hull with a mallet and it sounded solid and similar in tone. There are no soft spots on the floor.
Is there a good colormatch for the blue interior? One of the items that drew me to this boat was it had never been painted so I could see all of the damage and aging that has happened over the years.
I plan on trailering this boat, if I have the bottom soda blasted can I "regellcoat" the bottom or do I have to simply paint it with polyurethane paint?
I look forward to showing progress!
chris
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Posted by CES on 09/04/10 - 5:38 AM
#3
Chris.
Beautiful Whaler, congratulations on your new family member!!
Oh, and Welcome to Whaler Central too!!!
Posted by NauticalLumber on 09/04/10 - 1:17 PM
#4
Congrats on the new boat & becoming a Whaler Central member!
Regards,
Mike
Posted by MW on 09/04/10 - 3:02 PM
#5
Welcome to "Whaler Central", Good Luck with your new Whaler !
Posted by ChrisMA on 09/04/10 - 6:26 PM
#6
Thanks guys, I am pretty excited. I just determined yesterday that one cylinder in the engine is shot which is a bummer. I will work on fixing that first.
Chris
Posted by Derwd24 on 09/04/10 - 7:42 PM
#7
Not sure if your paint line is true to the actual water line, but it may not be a bad idea to have your hull weighed just to see where things stand in that regard...
Posted by ChrisMA on 09/05/10 - 7:45 PM
#8
Derwd24 wrote:
Not sure if your paint line is true to the actual water line, but it may not be a bad idea to have your hull weighed just to see where things stand in that regard...
I could do that, what should the empty hull weigh? When a whaler gets waterlogged, are we talking about 100s of pounds of water or more?
Chris
Posted by ChrisMA on 09/07/10 - 12:34 PM
#9
Derwd24 wrote:
Not sure if your paint line is true to the actual water line, but it may not be a bad idea to have your hull weighed just to see where things stand in that regard...
Great news, my hull plus console weighs 840 pounds. It looks like a bare hull weighs 750 pounds so I must be in good shape.
I can see the scum line and it is a few inches below where the paint line is. I am going to try a pressure washer abrasive blaster to remove the bottom paint.
Chris
Posted by Derwd24 on 09/07/10 - 3:24 PM
#10
That is great news. I thought the 16's were in the 825 lb range, so you're right in the ball park, glad your hull is nice and dry.