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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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