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Thanks Phil. Makes sense. BW told me my boat was built in Rockland, Mass. I just wish I knew the rest of her story. My kids say Dad loves his Whaler more than us. I tell that’s not true...I love you all equally;)

Exactly! That is stunningly beautiful. I wonder if there is anyway for me to know for sure what motor would have originally hung on my transom?

I’m considering a new motor for my old 1963 13 STANDARD. I love the idea of going with a “period correct” vintage motor, but I hate the idea of being stranded with an unreliable motor. My 1986 Mercury 25-HP tiller has treated me right for many years, But there’s nothing period correct about that. I ...

Good stuff Jimh. Thanks.

I’m planning an exterior refinish to a 1963 13 Standard. The freeboard is painted and spider cracked as you would expect, and the bottom has multiple layers of anti-fouling paint. Had a beautifully easy time removing the original rub rail thanks to a heat gun; it pulled off very little gelcoat. Next...