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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: How do you buy a good older 13' Whaler?

Posted by goesnsnow on 02/12/16 - 8:51 AM

Hi
I'm going to look at an loder 13' Whaler this weekend.
How do i tell if its a good one?
What should I be looking for?
WHat to watch out for?

This Whaler has a new 30 Merc with 20 hours on it, so not worried about the power plant just the rest of the deal.
Thanks in advanced.
Goesinsnow
http://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/543...68465.html

Posted by bennythomson on 02/13/16 - 9:25 AM

Looks pretty good to me. Those boats last forever. I would check for any holes in the boat that weren't sealed.

Posted by goesnsnow on 02/13/16 - 10:09 AM

Thanks.
Hope to take a look at it on Monday.

Posted by arcadiainc on 02/13/16 - 2:49 PM

If the person cared enough to invest in a new 30 HP outboard chances are the boat is worthy of the motor. If the boat looks sound and the wood is in good condition, I would buy it.

Posted by goesnsnow on 02/13/16 - 4:49 PM

Chatted to the guy. He is the third owner and the engine crapped out on him 3 Miles down river. So we bought this new old stock 30 merc as a replacement. It's actually a 1999!
We says it has 12-15 hours on it and he replaced all the fluids when we got it.
Hull is a 1981, so hope its solid.

Goesinsnow.

(changed abbreviated year to full 4 digit year per guideline #1 at the top of this page)

Edited by Joe Kriz on 02/13/16 - 5:44 PM

Posted by Perichbrothers on 02/13/16 - 9:45 PM

I'd try to take it for a spin first.
Our 30hp Suzuki 2-stroke was fun on a stripped down early 13.
That boat looks like it has every accessory,
and 4-strokes aren't known for their hole-shot.

Not sure if 5k is a great deal,
there are a few down here that are stagnating in that price range,
but if you like it ,
you like it!

TP

Posted by butchdavis on 02/14/16 - 7:41 AM

How about the trailer? The engine MAY be new with low hours or may not be, but regardless, ir is an OLD engine with who really knows how many hours. Have the engine checked out, compression, etc before buying. If the trailer is in good condition and the engine is excellent I would offer $4K and pay as much as $4.5K.