Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1966 Nauset 16, new owner
Posted by Camano mike on 05/19/15 - 8:16 PM
#1
Just bought a 1966 nauset with a merc 115hp 2 stroke. My first two projects are adding a kicker and a rear seat like the eastport. Does anyone sell a kit for the rear seat? Also what size kicker would I need? The boat will be used in Puget sound
Posted by whaler7626 on 05/20/15 - 9:17 AM
#3
I am looking to add an aft bench as well!! I think I will try to build it from the plans in the "Downloads" section of this site, although the template for the support brackets is not available. Does anyone know where to find that? (or have the dimensions?)
Posted by tom blinstrub on 05/20/15 - 11:15 AM
#4
A 6 or 8 hp longshaft 20" kicker motor works for me.
Posted by Camano mike on 05/20/15 - 1:31 PM
#5
Do you have it on the transom or on a bracket?
Posted by Camano mike on 05/20/15 - 6:23 PM
#7
Thanks, the pictures helped a lot
Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/20/15 - 7:08 PM
#8
There is much more on this site.
All anyone needs to do is click on the links in the Navigation bar or the Site Map link to view and see more of what we have here.
Here is one of a thousand links:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=48
Posted by DennisVollrath on 05/20/15 - 7:58 PM
#9
Hi Mike,
You might consider moving some weight forward, the battery for instance, if it has not been done already. Between the large 115hp main, a kicker, and a stern seat you might find your boat is somewhat stern heavy. It may porpoise more than you'd like.
Dennis
Posted by Camano mike on 05/20/15 - 8:18 PM
#10
Thanks, the battery is mounted under the front console seat and the fuel is under the console. I'm hoping that helps
Posted by alan heckmamleper on 05/21/15 - 4:14 AM
#11
I have a 1999 Alert 17 and have had 2 different kickers on it. One was a 9.9 Mercury 2 stroke, 81 lbs., and the present kicker is a Tohatsu 6 hp. 4 stroke that weighs 59 lbs. The 6 hp. Does everything that the 9.9 would do and it is a lighter motor, it pushes the hull 6.1 mph as opposed to 6.4 mph with a 9.9 hp. I have found out from experience that too much transom weight on a 17 ft. Whaler hull will make your boat handle like a tank not to mention taking an occasional wave over the transom. I went from a total of 386 lbs. of motor weight to 319 lbs. with a repower and the boat handles like a sports car and I have never taken a wave over the transom since , so try not to get too much weight on the back of your boat. Enjoy your boat these are great boats.