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I hate to mess with the Banana boat site since it's such a gas, but it's a simple question of copyright and common courtesy.

In this case this isn't a for-profit venture just a fun collection, so no real harm done. However, we all know by now - always get the copyright holders permission before grabbing or downloading photos. Be on the safe side of the law and the person's vanity by getting permission. Links are a safer way to go since you aren't technically "holding" the photos.. Names, places and credits would just make these particular photos more interesting.

Photos with kids - always get written permission of the parent - period.

Often a simple credit or identification caption will do for compensation unless you are dealing with a professional.

This especially applies to logos and any calendars, T's, caps bags with anything that looks or feels like a Whaler. The laws have changed and the law now favors the manufacturer /trademark holder and they are vigorously protecting their trademarks like never before.

For example the case of the VW bug drawing. I can only find these about the issue after a few minutes of searching but it'll make the point more about trademark and copyright well enough.
http://www.dsart.com/Gallery/vw_bug.htmvw_bug.htm

The response from the artist to VW.
http://www.mail-archive.com/ip@v2.lis...08206.html
Donald B. Stewart as an artist has a leg to stand on since his work is original and a parody so to speak.

Don't go using Whaler line-drawings such as the one found on the owner's manual or photos of boats on T's, cap's or calendars especially when it's for-profit or any other use unless you have written permission from the manufacturer in this case Boston Whaler. If you do have permission - well - kudo's!

Don't lose your shirt by printing a shirt.