Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Looking for info on 13GLS 1990's boats

Posted by themclos on 09/29/10 - 6:14 AM
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Losthat,

I owned a 1994 13 GLS for a couple of years. It was a great boat and the all fiberglass aspect made for easy upkeep and maintenance.

We are a family of 5, but my kids were younger at the time (between 6 and 9). The boat offered good seating for us.

We had a 1994 40 HP Johnson on the back and the boat would go as fast as you could possible want or take. We pulled the kids on the tube without any problem.

It is a perfect lake boat, and great for cruising. We would stay out all day.

I don't think we would have been as comfortable with 5 adults. When I would fish with friends, 3 was the magic number.

As for the ride, the kids loved it! In chop, it is rough, but you never felt unsafe. We moved up to a 17 Montauk for more room and to expand our boating range and capabilities. I now have a 22 Outrage Cuddy.

I do not recall the weight, but you can tow it with anything. I could move the boat and trailer by hand on my driveway.

I think it is a great boat, and we chose it because we felt it was a safe boat, and an easy boat to maintain when I was looking into getting my family into boating.

Dan