Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by northeastern on 06/12/14 - 5:38 PM

I was not sure where to post this so figured this was as safe a spot as any. I'm continuing my work on my 1976 Montauk and one area I'd like to start planning to repair is my console. I have an original console but it's full of holes and more upsetting spider cracks (not like the ones in the hull) that I can't cover. Any suggestions how to repair/cover/fix the console?

I'm planning on redoing the wood, raplacing the star board used on the front for the steering and switches but am at loss for my options for the top of the console. I tried searching but couldn't find much.

Edited by northeastern on 06/12/14 - 5:39 PM

Posted by solidworkscadman on 06/12/14 - 6:45 PM

there is a guy in haverhill, ma that post on craigslist for boston whaler wood work check it out

Edited by solidworkscadman on 06/12/14 - 6:46 PM

Posted by northeastern on 06/12/14 - 7:43 PM

I've actually seen his ads before. I am more interested in fixing the fiberglass (?) section. The wood is actually in good shape.

Posted by Weatherly on 06/13/14 - 5:38 AM

Good news. Your console can be repaired to look like new again. Do you want to do it yourself? Or take it to someone to be fixed? Basically you fill in the holes with polyester resin and mash, sand to 220/320, and use matching gelcoat in a preval spayer to establish a new coat. Sand the new gelcoat with 400 and maybe wetsand to 1000 grit, compound, polish and wax it.

If you want to have someone repair the console for you, I know a guy in Kingston Ma that would do a nice job.

Posted by ernest brooks on 06/13/14 - 12:31 PM

Northeastern: I just happened upon a great sight called "Boatworks Today" by way of youtube. There is a thorough explanation on fiberglass repair for "Do It Yourselfers"among other interesting repair subjects you might want to check it out. Or just browse youtube. I've learned a lot there.