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Thanks so much guys. This is all so helpful.

Q3: are teak oils recommended?

Q4: will just the varnish and epoxy do a good job?

I think the wood on my 1983 SUPER SPORT 13 needs care. I'm not as worried about looks as I am about avoiding rot.



Q1: does the wood need to be sanded and re-varnished?

Q2: does the wood just need the holes drilled out and sealed?

Thanks for the response, Jim. The battery has been sitting disconnected in the boat for a couple months. It is possible it got very very warm, but not that it got extremely cold (California). I went to check for leaks but couldn't find any. However, when moving/turning the battery there is an audibl...

My boat's been sitting covered in the backyard for a few months with the battery inside, disconnected. When I pulled out the battery to charge it, I noticed a strong smell of vinegar coming from the battery box. Should I be worried about a strong smell of vinegar coming from a lead-acid battery? My ...

Actually I believe the 25th Anniversary Edition 13-footer was the first model to have the SUPER SPORT interior and railings, which later became a [standard] model in 1984. The 40th Anniversary Edition 13-footer had a blue interior. The 25th Anniversary Edition 13-footers are not worth anymore than ...

Phil--Interesting. Thank you.

I have 13-foot Super Sport from 198 which has a plaque on the console that reads Whaler 25 Strong Years Special Anniversary Edition Made Expressly for... I haven't been able to find anything on the web about a 25th Anniversary Edition Besides the ornamental plaque, is there anything else unique abou...