Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1967 bow hatch anchor cover

Posted by paint79 on 04/25/10 - 9:29 AM

hi, where can i buy a factory wood bow hatch anchor cover for my 1967 boston whaler nauset? looking to restore. also have questions about spider cracks on my hull, can they be filled? are they just cosemetic? i compounded and waxed the hull yesterday, they are sealed but still there, should i be concerned?

thanks again

jeff sanderson
1967 boston whaler nauset
1991 johnson SPL88

Edited by paint79 on 04/25/10 - 10:18 AM

Posted by HarleyFXDL on 04/25/10 - 10:29 AM

You will need to buy either teak or mahogany and make it yourself. If you are not too handy with wood, I would recommend looking at some of the sponsors who work with wood.

Posted by paint79 on 04/25/10 - 11:06 AM

ok thanks, so where can i find a template? i have my own little wood shop, is the wood able to be bought at my local lumber yard or on ebay?

thank you,
jeff sanderson
1967 boston whaler nauset

Posted by HarleyFXDL on 04/25/10 - 12:19 PM

I had to find a special wood dealer for teak and mahogany. It was not something your local lumber yard stocks. As far as a template, take the measurements from the exposed bow hatch.

Posted by Phil T on 04/25/10 - 1:46 PM

Mike from Nautical Lumber can fabricate one that is top quality. He is who Kevin is referring to.

Posted by paint79 on 04/25/10 - 6:23 PM

OK GREAT, THANK YOU SO MUCH, HAVE A NICE NIGHT.

JEFF SANDERSON
HOPEDALE MASS
1967 BOSTON WHALER NAUSET
1991JOHNSON SPL88

Posted by Zamboni65 on 04/25/10 - 6:34 PM

I have a question why do you need special wood like teak or mahogany? It is just a bow hatch.

Posted by paint79 on 04/26/10 - 6:34 PM

restoration to factory specs

Posted by schoir22 on 04/27/10 - 12:52 PM

I had one made by Nautical Lumber and it came out great. I had them recess and stainless ring pull rather than a hole to keep the water out. Very reasonably priced.