1998 13 GLS missing parts
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:39 am
This week I just purchased my first Boston Whaler: a 1998 GLS 13 in mostly very good condition. I have wanted a Whaler all my life so here I am at last.
There are just a few parts that are missing that I can't find by internet searching. I've managed to find cushions and hardware for classic whalers (and for newer 2000-2008 years) but not for this model--it's as if the 1998 GLS is from an alternative universe of Boston Whaler models. Specifically, what I am looking for are:
--Brackets that hold the fiberglass bench seat (the one that is in front of the console) to the cockpit coamings. Right now, the seat is just sitting loosely (convenient for moving it off/on - but a bit dangerous).
--The rectangular, chrome, inset latch on the forward anchor locker hatch cover (missing altogether).
--Or, ideally, the entire fiberglass hatch and latch: the one I have has split from underneath and might not be easily repairable. I can find mahogany hatches but not fiberglass molded hatches.
--A single backrest cushion; this model has a partial seat back on the captain's side. Speciality Marine has seat back cushion sets for the 2000-2008 but I only need the single, smaller cushion.
--A bench seat cushion and bow cushion. I have found cushions to fit the classic whaler mahogany seats or for 2000 to 200, but not this one. I imagine that the bench seats are probably the same but the bow looks a little different.
--And finally, this model's seat back is hollow for storage. The former owner (or maybe it came from the factory this way) glued some thin plastic pieces on the inside bottom and sidewalls of the seat back -- maybe to look "good" or simply to grip items? It looks pretty terrible right now after ripping out the glued insert pieces. I'm not sure what to do short of sanding inside and painting with a marine paint Any suggestions welcome.
Thank you in advance - RPR
There are just a few parts that are missing that I can't find by internet searching. I've managed to find cushions and hardware for classic whalers (and for newer 2000-2008 years) but not for this model--it's as if the 1998 GLS is from an alternative universe of Boston Whaler models. Specifically, what I am looking for are:
--Brackets that hold the fiberglass bench seat (the one that is in front of the console) to the cockpit coamings. Right now, the seat is just sitting loosely (convenient for moving it off/on - but a bit dangerous).
--The rectangular, chrome, inset latch on the forward anchor locker hatch cover (missing altogether).
--Or, ideally, the entire fiberglass hatch and latch: the one I have has split from underneath and might not be easily repairable. I can find mahogany hatches but not fiberglass molded hatches.
--A single backrest cushion; this model has a partial seat back on the captain's side. Speciality Marine has seat back cushion sets for the 2000-2008 but I only need the single, smaller cushion.
--A bench seat cushion and bow cushion. I have found cushions to fit the classic whaler mahogany seats or for 2000 to 200, but not this one. I imagine that the bench seats are probably the same but the bow looks a little different.
--And finally, this model's seat back is hollow for storage. The former owner (or maybe it came from the factory this way) glued some thin plastic pieces on the inside bottom and sidewalls of the seat back -- maybe to look "good" or simply to grip items? It looks pretty terrible right now after ripping out the glued insert pieces. I'm not sure what to do short of sanding inside and painting with a marine paint Any suggestions welcome.
Thank you in advance - RPR