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by cajun dave
Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Older 13-footer: Raising Transom to 20-inch from 15-inch
Replies: 3
Views: 2952

Re: Older 13-footer: Raising Transom to 20-inch from 15-inch

BW says I have a 71 sport according to the serial number. Is there a source for center consoles for these small boats. I purchased a 40 hp merc, 2011, from a dealer that has 0.5 hours on it. It’s a little heavier than I want but couldn’t pass up new motor with tilt and trim for $3300. I’ll need to i...
by cajun dave
Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Older 13-footer: Raising Transom to 20-inch from 15-inch
Replies: 3
Views: 2952

Older 13-footer: Raising Transom to 20-inch from 15-inch

I bought a 1972 13-footer that originally had a 15-inch high transom that has been raised to 20.5-inch high with a 2x4 or maybe 2x6. The [fiberglass or resin adhesive on the modification to the transom] was not adhered well so I removed it with a grinder to bare wood.The wood shows no signs of rot b...
by cajun dave
Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: c.1971 13-footer
Replies: 1
Views: 1952

c.1971 13-footer

New to your forum so hello. I recently bought an older 13-foot Boston Whaler boat. I think it is a 1971 vintage. I've removed a layer of paint to reveal the original gel coat. The interior is blue so according to date lines that indicates pre-1972. The paper work (La. State registration) says its a ...