Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Possibly picking up a free 13' Whaler
Posted by jdp8488 on 04/23/10 - 2:01 PM
#1
The guy said it needs some fiberglass work. I know nothing about boston whalers, other than they are foam injected. My question is, are there stringers in this boat? Ive had a few project boats, and have replaced stringers, transom, etc. If theres no wood to rot, does the foam get water logged, can you dry this out? is the deck wood? Should I even bother with this boat..? Thanks for any help. A free whaler seems like a good deal, I just do not want to get into a major project.. If I dont have to worry about replacing stringers and a deck, than Im going for it.
Posted by MW on 04/23/10 - 2:02 PM
#2
No strigers, post some pics, so we can see what ya got
Posted by jdp8488 on 04/23/10 - 2:06 PM
#3
No pics yet, I will pick it up tomorrow if it doesnt look too bad.
Posted by jdp8488 on 04/23/10 - 2:49 PM
#4
Is the deck wood? Or is it just fiberglass? And the pressure of the foam pressing against it gives it its integrity..? Is the transom wood? Wish I had some pics, but I dont.. Im more concerned about replacing wood than anything else..
Posted by Derwd24 on 04/23/10 - 4:34 PM
#5
Take a look at the wood locating diagrams here:
http://www.whalercentral.com/download...?cat_id=12
The hull itself should weigh about 320 and weighing it is the best way to find out if the foam has water in it (there are no stringers as Matt says, just wood in the transom and in various locations to facilitate better fastening). A quick way to check is to try and lift a corner of the boat. If it feels super heavy, it could well be waterlogged.
Edited by Derwd24 on 04/23/10 - 4:38 PM
Posted by jdp8488 on 04/23/10 - 5:30 PM
#6
that will work.. appreciate it.
Posted by Binkie on 04/24/10 - 10:05 AM
#7
A waterlogged Whaler is not an easy project, and is not as straightforward as replacing plywood decks and stringers in a conventional boat.
Posted by jdp8488 on 04/24/10 - 2:37 PM
#8
From what Ive read on this forum, on a 13 footer, it can be as simple as drilling some holes, and letting it leak out, and covering it with a black tarp in the sun, to almost cook it, to speed up the process. If I cant lift the back of the boat myself, I will probably pass on it. If it is waterlogged, and was as simple to dry out as I just posted.. then I dont know. Im sure its not as easy as that though, otherwise it wouldnt be much of an issue as everyone states.
Posted by kamie on 04/24/10 - 3:02 PM
#9
Water will not simply drain out of a whaler, if it would there would be no water logged whalers in the world.
Posted by ioptfm on 04/25/10 - 2:19 PM
#10
If it's free then get it and make the decision later as to whether or not you want to tackle it. You have nothing to loose, but take it before it gets away. You can always give it to someone else later
Posted by jdp8488 on 04/25/10 - 10:25 PM
#11
Well I picked her up. Everything is solid as a rock, and the boat is extremely light, so no worries about water intrusion. I would post pics but can't figure out how to ad an attachment. The boat needs some paint, and a rub rail, and will be good as new. Overall I am extremely happy with it. Cant wait to get her on the water. The number of the boat is 8623, any idea of what year that is? I will start looking for something that shows that information.
Posted by jdp8488 on 04/25/10 - 10:33 PM
#13
I found it, its a 63. Pretty old boat..
Posted by John Fyke on 04/26/10 - 12:07 AM
#14
Good for you. post pics.