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by Nsp
Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: Sold....1988 17 SSL, Yamaha 90, trailer $4,500 in NJ
Replies: 2
Views: 6686

Sold....1988 17 SSL, Yamaha 90, trailer $4,500 in NJ

Sold.... a 1988 17' Super Sport Limited. Needs new upholstery and rigging. Yamaha 90 c.1987 two-stroke-power-cycle engine is mounted but not connected to harness and steering. New Teleflex steering cable. Galvanized trailer. Hull is in good shape, just needs a good cleaning, compound, and wax. With ...
by Nsp
Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:58 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Open or Closed Cell Foam in c.1979 Boat
Replies: 18
Views: 9837

Open or Closed Cell Foam in c.1979 Boat

Is the foam used in 1979 to make Boston Whaler SPORT 13 boats open-cell foam or closed-cell foam?

I don't know if my 1979 SPORT 13 hull is heavier [now than when it was made].
by Nsp
Thu Nov 08, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 13 with 9.9-HP
Replies: 17
Views: 16753

Re: SPORT 13 with 9.9-HP

Thank you all for input, that's a good idea. I will try out a 9.9-HP and see how it goes.
by Nsp
Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 13 with 9.9-HP
Replies: 17
Views: 16753

Re: SPORT 13 with 9.9-HP

jimh-- thank you for your reply. I haven't picked up an outboard yet. but I, too. was thinking pull-start without trim. So you feel, keeping the weight down is more advantageous than having the weight forward. As you suggest, I am leaning towards a standard set-up. In NJ once the kids reach 16-years...
by Nsp
Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: SPORT 13 with 9.9-HP
Replies: 17
Views: 16753

SPORT 13 with 9.9-HP

Hello Whaler Community. I recently picked up a 1979 SPORT 13 in need of new wood seats and console. I intend on restoring it with help from my 13-year-old son. In New Jersey kids under 16-years-old with a boating safety certificate can operate a boat over 12-feet in length with an engine under 10-HP...