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Alex2 posted 10-27-2002 02:41 PM ET (US)
I am on the cusp of buying a mint 1985 Boston Whaler 27FC. The boat is in mint condition and has new twin diesel Yanmar inboards with 300 HP each. The engines are 2 years old with only about 150 hours on them, likewise she had her fuel tanks, struts, shafts and props replaced with the engines.
I know Whalers are unsinkable, but what about the general seaworthieness of this boat. I like her layout and etc, however I ask questions about her ride. Does the boat run well in pretty tough conditions. I intend to fish the boat both offshore and inshore, but its the earlier that I worry about. There seems to be little information on this boat, so I come ask the Whaler lovers. Please advise.
Foamfilled posted 10-27-2002 04:20 PM ET (US)
Might Email this gentleman...seems he's been using a similiar Whaler.

http://www.hobknob.com/fishing.shtml
Bigshot posted 10-28-2002 10:14 AM ET (US)
That would be the ultimate Whaler in my eyes. You are talking about $60k in upgrades, my friend did the same to his 33' Wellcraft 4 years ago with the 300 Yanmars. That boat runs about 30mph now and weighs 25k. That 27 should haul.
Alex2 posted 10-28-2002 11:40 AM ET (US)
Yes the boat does haul. It cruises at 28 knots....I think she's overpowered by about 150 HP. Also your guess about hte upgrade was correct. The guy showed me a bill for 58K. I want feedback though on the boats performance in adverse seaconditions. She is high quality and in great shape. She has great electronics etc. What are your oppinions.
jimh posted 10-28-2002 12:08 PM ET (US)
The 27-foot Whaler hull is a derivative of all the other classic Dougherty hulls used in Whalers of that era from 18-foot to 25-foot. It's just bigger, and better!

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Author	Topic: 27 Boston Whaler
Alex2	posted 10-27-2002 02:41 PM ET (US) I am on the cusp of buying a mint 1985 Boston Whaler 27FC. The boat is in mint condition and has new twin diesel Yanmar inboards with 300 HP each. The engines are 2 years old with only about 150 hours on them, likewise she had her fuel tanks, struts, shafts and props replaced with the engines. I know Whalers are unsinkable, but what about the general seaworthieness of this boat. I like her layout and etc, however I ask questions about her ride. Does the boat run well in pretty tough conditions. I intend to fish the boat both offshore and inshore, but its the earlier that I worry about. There seems to be little information on this boat, so I come ask the Whaler lovers. Please advise.
Foamfilled	posted 10-27-2002 04:20 PM ET (US) Might Email this gentleman...seems he's been using a similiar Whaler. http://www.hobknob.com/fishing.shtml
Bigshot	posted 10-28-2002 10:14 AM ET (US) That would be the ultimate Whaler in my eyes. You are talking about $60k in upgrades, my friend did the same to his 33' Wellcraft 4 years ago with the 300 Yanmars. That boat runs about 30mph now and weighs 25k. That 27 should haul.
Alex2	posted 10-28-2002 11:40 AM ET (US) Yes the boat does haul. It cruises at 28 knots....I think she's overpowered by about 150 HP. Also your guess about hte upgrade was correct. The guy showed me a bill for 58K. I want feedback though on the boats performance in adverse seaconditions. She is high quality and in great shape. She has great electronics etc. What are your oppinions.
jimh	posted 10-28-2002 12:08 PM ET (US) The 27-foot Whaler hull is a derivative of all the other classic Dougherty hulls used in Whalers of that era from 18-foot to 25-foot. It's just bigger, and better!