Is this a Boston Whaler?

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TomasT
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Is this a Boston Whaler?

Postby TomasT » Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:42 pm

Hi--please assist in identifying the boat described and pictured below:

L: 7.3 meters 23 feet 11 inches
W: 2.62 meters 8 feet 7 inches

Foam filling in both side hulls.

It has an old Mercruiser Stern Drive with a lifting loop.
The original engine is replaced by a 1996 Mercruiser 4-cylinder 3.0 L 140 hp
Old Mercruiser instruments.
Old Ride Guide steering with adjustable height.

The cabin roof is bolted to the deck.
The small roof is bolted to the cabin roof. Supported by two rods.
The cabin wall, door and dashboard box is made from plywood.
In the front triangle of the cabin there is a nice innerliner but in the rear part there is a handmade "box" on each side to level with the innerliner and create a classic V-bed.

The engine box is covered by a very heavy black lid. The lid has three straight sides (front sb, ps) and one curved. There are low platforms on each side of the engine box. Platforms and box are one nice innerliner.

On the lower inside edge of the gunwhale there is a aluminium molding. It runs through the cabin wall and ends when it reaches the cabin innerliner.

My impression is that this is some kind of prototype or one-off. It is someone with competence that has done the job. An open boat converted to a cuddy with a small roof.

The three brutal bollards can be seen on other Boston Whalers.
The round window can bee seen on old Cuddys.

Please take a look at the photos and post your ideas.
There is a litte snow on the boat in one picture.

Regards,
Tomas
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TomasT
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Re: Is this a Boston Whaler?

Postby TomasT » Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:43 pm

Three more pictures. / Tomas
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crbenny
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Re: Is this a Boston Whaler?

Postby crbenny » Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:26 pm

Not a Whaler.

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Re: Is this a Boston Whaler?

Postby Jeff » Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:19 pm

Not a Whaler and no idea what it is. What does the HIN on the transom read?
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TheDooderGoesFishing
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Re: Is this a Boston Whaler?

Postby TheDooderGoesFishing » Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:06 pm

I think that may be a T-Craft.

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Re: Is this a Boston Whaler?

Postby jimh » Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:44 pm

What is "a T-Craft" boat?

TheDooderGoesFishing
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Re: Is this a Boston Whaler?

Postby TheDooderGoesFishing » Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:53 pm

T-craft was a boat manufacturer back in the 70's and 80's. Made some pretty indestructible hulls. Some guys here in Florida look for them to restore.