1987 17 Super Sport Limited refresh

Repair or modification of Boston Whaler boats, their engines, trailers, and gear
TransFueler
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Joined: Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:19 am
Location: Monroe, WA

1987 17 Super Sport Limited refresh

Postby TransFueler » Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:09 pm

While figuring out why my Whaler's motor was quitting, I decided to do just a little bit of redo, touch-up, etc.

Fuel System
Drained a lot of water-laden fuel from engine...
Replaced low pressure & high pressure fuel filters.
Emptied & cleaned fuel tanks (Two 9 gals)
Made up new fuel line: A-15 hose, new fittings & bulb
Added a Water Separator / Filter system, between tanks & engine.
Relocating tanks from stern to under aft bench seat. Moves them forward a foot or so for better weight distribution.

Electrical System
Moved 2 Group 24 batteries from stern to under front left bench seat. This moves 90# forward and left, to counter driver in right seat position.
Replacing all battery cables, ends & boxes.
Rewired bow light wiring under new rub rail.
Rewired bilge pump
Added Lowrance 7" color GPS/Chartplotter/Fish Finder
Adding Bluetooth stereo & marine speakers

Hull
Had fiberglass shop fix a deep gouge on starboard bottom & fill numerous previous screw holes, etc.
Installed new rub-rail. No fun, it better last a long time...
Installed bimini top
Installing four rod holders
Will have upholstery shop redo cushions
Installed new fire extinguisher & handheld horn
New dock lines
New 12# Danforth anchor
Two new handheld VHF radios

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1987 17 Super Sport Limited
2003 Johnson/Suzuki 90 Four Stroke EFI

ShenandoahIndian
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Joined: Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:54 am

Re: 1987 17 Super Sport Limited refresh

Postby ShenandoahIndian » Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:48 pm

Beautiful boat!

TransFueler
Posts: 20
Joined: Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:19 am
Location: Monroe, WA

Re: 1987 17 Super Sport Limited refresh

Postby TransFueler » Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:00 pm

Thank you. I prefer this layout over the more common "Montauk" version. I've owned various boats for the past 48 (!) years, getting my Sabot sailboat when I was 11. Always wanted a Whaler, and this is my first one...
1987 17 Super Sport Limited
2003 Johnson/Suzuki 90 Four Stroke EFI

JDF3
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon May 21, 2018 7:59 am

Re: 1987 17 Super Sport Limited refresh

Postby JDF3 » Mon May 21, 2018 8:31 am

I have this exact year boat and lay out. I love it! I'm thinking of completely redoing it and possibly going with teak or even possibly converting into a center console. What would be my best option to go about selling the existing console. I have every attachment that came on the original 87 super sport limited 17. Thanks.

Beautiful boat by the way.
1987 Super Sport Limited