Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: When does a boat become a custom model?

Posted by Gamalot on 10/05/11 - 2:51 PM
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Well, we can continue splitting hairs here but this site has a way of doing things and we have to go along with that.

I will say it another way and possibly a way you can understand it. The hull is the same on a number of different models. Only the interior furniture gets changed and that is what determines the model name. A Montauk gets a Center Console and RPS seat while other models may have a side console and fixed chairs. As Joe mentioned, you can buy a bare hull and all the furniture to make it any model you want. The hull becomes customized when ever you mix and match furnishings or change a console from an original BW one to some other brand or style. Likewise if you change the RPS from a Montauk and install two swivel chairs then you have customized a Montauk. You can call it what ever you like but here at WC we will always call a non stock boat a custom.

I do wish I was more knowledgeable about the models and on this computer as I would show a picture of 3 or 4 different models side by side and all built on the exact same hull but with different furniture and layouts.