1970 13 SPORT Project

Repair or modification of Boston Whaler boats, their engines, trailers, and gear
jamesnovak
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1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:49 pm

Hope you enjoy [these images]. I'm having a blast restoring this 1970 13 Sport.So much sanding.

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:58 pm

Some early pics after picking it up - stripped down, sold the 50-HP, power washed, and ready to get going.

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:59 pm

get the boat off the trailer - grind and sand down the top side

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:01 pm

picked up a short shaft 4stroke 30hp, that's been upgraded to 40hp. Plus the new interior arrives.

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:03 pm

sanding, grinding and fairing the hull

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:04 pm

Engine Cowl restoration

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:05 pm

3 coats Primer on the hull. The dolly is built for when the boat is flipped back over upright.

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That is all so far. I will keep posting as I go. I would love any feedback or tips. This site is great for content and information.

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby razadazza » Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:37 pm

Where did you get the interior wood?

I need to replace [the interior wood] on my 1981 13-footer.

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:14 pm

[The wood interior was purchased] from [Specialty Marine]. I [placed the] order on-line.

W3SI
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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby W3SI » Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:08 pm

Is the dolly [seen above in a photo] made with 2 x 4 lumber?

How long is the dolly?

How far apart are the bunks?

ASIDE: I bought a 1970 13-footer will be working on it soon.
Bill - W3SI

1969 13' Classic (acquired 12/4/2020) 2000 Johnson 25

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:23 pm

Hi Bill--yes [the cradle seen above was] all done with 2x4's. It holds the boat perfectly. Originally I thought I would have to strap down the boat, but that is not needed at all.

Width is 26-inches (outside dimensions of the bunks). Length is 5-feet, There are two 8-inche overhangs, so 76-inches total. More at

https://jamesanthonynovak.wixsite.com/whaler13project/post/build-a-dolly

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jamesnovak » Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:27 pm

I created a blog for my project, figuring it would be easier to update that as friends and family ask me how it is going.

https://jamesanthonynovak.wixsite.com/whaler13project

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Re: 1970 13 SPORT Project

Postby jimh » Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:15 pm

JAMES NOVAK is apparently moving to his own blog. Follow up with him there.