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The Boston Whaler 16 Cohasset I and II models (I with a captains chair; II with a Reverse Pilot Seat) were manufactured during the years 1972-1973 at the Rockland, MA., factory. The Cohasset was distinguished by its narrow pedestal console base with a "top heavy" upper console that had a low profile grap rail and centerline mounted helm. The Cohasset was designed as a solution to multiple owner complaints related to the lack of space between the 40 inch and 35 inch "Nauset" style mahogany consoles and the interior bulkheads on the Nauset, Sakonnet, and Eastport 16 models. The Cohasset console was the only Boston Whaler console not secured to the deck of the 16 hull with floor cleats or screws. Instead, the console pedestal had a base that was laminated to the deck in a square area around the forward rig tunnel opening. During the 1972-1973 period, Boston Whaler had three 16 hull forms that produced three hulls per day, or circa 15 hulls a week. Maybe 3 Cohasset models were produced per week, usually by special customer order, because Boston Whaler did not want to accumulate overstock of the Cohasset model. During its short manufacture life, Boston Whaler received owner reports of structural failure of the Cohasset console pedestal base. Apparently, the console was prone to physical separation at the base where it was laminated to the deck, when the hull was operated in heavy seas, e.g., with the pilot holding onto the console rail and steering wheel. After almost two years of production, the Cohasset was phased out as the Montauk 16 model came into production. The Cohasset console was also installed on the Boston Whaler 21 Outrage, circa 1971. A Cohasset 16 in original good-very good condition could be considered a collectable model for it unique configuration. There are, however, other Boston Whaler 16 models that were manufactured in few numbers than the Cohasset, namely the Tashmoo.