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Topic: How to Identify the year of my 13' whaler
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freewilly |
posted 09-06-2001 07:48 PM ET (US)
Hello all, I just purchased a 13' whaler and I am questioning the year it was sold as. Is there a ser# and where would it be? The deck is blue and it has 2 steps on the bow (no compartment). Also it has a 20" transom and white rubrails. The seller stated it was a 78 but has no title to back it up. Thanks, for help.
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acseatsri
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posted 09-06-2001 08:37 PM ET (US)
If it has a wall in front of the transom running the full width of the boat, it's a pre-1972, which I assume it is with the blue interior (unless its been painted). If it were pre-1972, I'd also assume the transom notch has been filled. 20" transom wasn't available until 1972. Also, see if the bottom has a "smirk" running parallel with the keel and terminates in the curve of the bow. |
Free Willy
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posted 09-06-2001 09:23 PM ET (US)
I am not a frequent poster on this board. But, most members will likely agree, one Free Willy is probably one too many. Brgds Bill |
JFM
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posted 09-07-2001 04:08 PM ET (US)
Check the ser# to the ref. section under 13's. Regards, Jay |
WantaWhale
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posted 09-07-2001 05:52 PM ET (US)
I emailed Boston Whaler with the hull and serial number. They emailed me a day later and let me know my boat was 1 year newer than I thought (Made in '95 but a 96 year boat)You can email them at: service@whaler.com |
freewilly
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posted 09-07-2001 10:59 PM ET (US)
Any idea where the ser# is located? Thanks acseatsri you are correct. |
acseatsri
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posted 09-08-2001 07:37 PM ET (US)
Not sure about later models, but pre-1972 the number is located below where the clamps hold the engine on, on the inside of the hull. Should be a "shelf" there where the transom is about 1/2" thicker than where the motor clamps. Should be centered, about 1/2" up from the step- thinner portion. |
Wagon1
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posted 09-08-2001 09:14 PM ET (US)
78 huh? hmmmm. 72 was the last year for the blue interior AND the cut out for the 15" transom. the ser # should be painted on the inside of the transom just below the motor mount. Define for us "no compartment" on the bow. That seems strange. |
freewilly
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posted 09-11-2001 12:17 PM ET (US)
Thanks for responding to my dilemma. On the bow of my 13' instead a bow locker and a step there are 2 steps and no locker. Any ideas? Thanks, Ron (freewilly) |
JFM
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posted 09-11-2001 03:58 PM ET (US)
There should be a "foot pad" on the port and starboard of the bow. The center of the bow tapers down to the small forward locker covered with a mohogany hatch that pulls out. In the locker is the cicular fiberglass cover where the foam is injected. If your boat is not like this it probably is not a 13' Whaler. Look in the reference section for detailed drawing. Regards, Jay |
freewilly
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posted 09-11-2001 05:22 PM ET (US)
Thanks Jay , I think I've been hosed with a copy. Any ideas who's making these copies? |
JFM
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posted 09-12-2001 08:16 AM ET (US)
I think there are a few companies who made copies. McKee is one,Big shot and the other guys may know of the others. Regards, Jay P.S. Just because it's not a Whaler doesn't make it a bad boat. |
Bigshot
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posted 09-12-2001 09:07 AM ET (US)
Does it say Boston Whaler? |
JFM
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posted 09-12-2001 10:21 AM ET (US)
freewilly, if the boat does not have a motor well and just has a straight across transom, that also a sign that it might not be a Whaler. Regards, Jay |
cvsa78
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posted 09-12-2001 05:46 PM ET (US)
(Freewilly) I just purchased a boat just like what your describing. The transom is semi rounded, it has a wall going from side to side, with t pins or metal posts?? Just in front of that little wall is a serial number on the floor of the boat. The floor has curves and up front it has a step with a pattern embedded in the fibreglass, no storage locker. I checked the reference section but the numbers dont seem right. I'm going to take pics tonight. I post them tommorw. I think were in the same boat!! hehe just a quick joke |
browning20ga
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posted 09-12-2001 08:38 PM ET (US)
Check out "Marketplace" 9-6-2001, a post by TsurikiBW titled " '83 Coho 11' BW Knockoff " This might be the same manufacturer as your boat if its not a Whaler. Darrell |
freewilly
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posted 09-13-2001 10:57 AM ET (US)
Yes Bigshot, there is Boston whaler decal where it usually resides. But I can't find any ID/serial #'s on the boat.It was sold to me as a Boston Whaler but no title was present. It looks like cvsa78 and have the same boat. I look forward to seeing your pictures. If I can get access to a scanner I'll post mine. Thanks again. |
cvsa78
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posted 09-14-2001 10:52 AM ET (US)
freewillyI posted some pictures on my site of my boat. Is it the same as yours?? http://cvsa78.8m.com |
Wagon1
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posted 09-14-2001 08:56 PM ET (US)
Hi Mike. The picture you posted is not a whaler. I'm not familiar with Mckee Crafts and the like, but it may be one fo those. Regards, Mike |
freewilly
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posted 09-15-2001 10:50 AM ET (US)
Yes CVSA78, that's my boat. The front(bow) and steps are exactly the same. The transom is a little different, I have the wall just like your boat running the width of the boat but I also have 2 small walls running perpendicular to the transom and that wall(kind of like a motor well). My transom is 20" it may have been motified is yours. Now that I finally found someome who has the same boat as me, what the hell is it? Mine was sold to me as a Whaler. |
freewilly
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posted 09-15-2001 07:47 PM ET (US)
cvsa78, check this site out. I think this is it.http://www.fletcher-boats.com/boats/dq_13_intro.html. Dell Quay Dory 13'. |
cvsa78
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posted 09-17-2001 08:44 AM ET (US)
I glad I actually found someone that has the same boat. I think when I go to register the boat, I'll be able to see what it was registered as previously. When I do, I'll post the result.. When I bought mine I wasn't sure it's a whaler or not. But it's still a very solid boat.Thanks Mike
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Bigshot
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posted 09-17-2001 10:35 AM ET (US)
If you paid mucho $$ and thought it was a whaler then you have a case. I believe that is a Dell Quay which is a very well made replica. As far as the ones in the pics, I think a little TLC and some wood, etc and you will have a nice boat. Good Luck! |
cvsa78
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posted 09-17-2001 12:04 PM ET (US)
Nope, I didn't pay anything (free). I saw a good opportunity, a whaler would have been nice, but for the price I cant complain..I have a lot of work to do, but it should be a great boat when it's done.
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