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minitauk85 posted 04-22-2008 05:53 AM ET (US)
One of the "extras" included in my recent Menemsha acquisition was a 1969 full color catalog of makes and models available in 1969. The catalog was printed in 1968 for the 1969 season as best as I can tell, and includes prices and available options for each model. Enjoy!-k
Cover
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
If you would like to read the text, click on the "full size" option on the upper left corner of each page. You can then move the cursor to drag the page around for easier reading.-k
minitauk85 posted 04-22-2008 05:57 AM ET (US)
WOW! I didn't realize those links would be so large! I forgot to add the link for the other option, this may be easier:Album
tombro posted 04-22-2008 07:58 AM ET (US)
Wow, thanks for that one! I love seeing those pics and prices, and can only dream of the price of gas then...25 cents a gallon...?
Too bad I was only a paperboy then, and could not buy Whalers or gasoline.
jimh posted 04-22-2008 08:56 AM ET (US)
Nice job on the scans. There is just a touch of moiré from the halftones. Good work.
jimh posted 04-22-2008 08:58 AM ET (US)
Besides the nostalgia of the low gasoline prices, I also love the political incorrectness of many of the photographs. For example, on page 6 the young fellow driving does so from an unusual position. If anyone ran a photograph like that today their company would be indicted for child endangerment.
contender posted 04-22-2008 10:32 AM ET (US)
Best of times, cheap gas, cheaper boats, everything made to last, simple times, good fishing, good diving. Boy it sure has changed, I'm glad I was there to be part of it, do it, and see it (Gone Forever). Minitauk85 thanks for the photos and the memories.
Yiddil posted 04-22-2008 10:38 AM ET (US)
Thnaks for posting these..I have the Original stuff from the 64's full color catalog and they look pretty much the same.Interesting marketing with the kids and no life jackets too:)
Tom W Clark posted 04-22-2008 10:42 AM ET (US)
Those are really nice scans.
When we were putting together the Boston Whaler Catalog Collection on CD-ROM, ( http://home.comcast.net/~tomwclark/index.htm )we had to decide what size the images should be. I was just looking at the 1969 catalog we have on there and the scans are much smaller.
I remember part of our reasoning was file size but also the typical monitor folks used back then. In general we did not use image sizes that would require most folks to scroll, but in some cases of small text, Dan used higher resolution images.
For the last few years I have been using an Apple 24" Cinema Display. My idea of what a "too large" image is has grown considerably.
Perhaps there is room for updating some of the images on the Catalog Collection...
hauptjm posted 04-22-2008 12:30 PM ET (US)
The good old days! I was 9 years old at that time. Reminded me of spending time on the water with my family as a kid. Great memories! I spotted the following outboards: Homelite, Evinrude, Mercury, Johnson & Chrysler. Did I miss any? Several of the smaller motors were at an angle I couldn't verify the manufacturer.
JayR posted 04-22-2008 12:32 PM ET (US)
I cannot imagine the work that would be involved in updating the catalog to larger photos but if you ever do, I would be the first in line to purchase the set.
I really enjoy the set I have now but I do find the photos a bit small on this large monitor.
When you scanned them, did you save them as the larger size and then reduce them or did the initial size get saved as we see it?
Tohsgib posted 04-22-2008 01:26 PM ET (US)
Whaler back in the days(and still does to an extent) always used the same photos over and over again. It is fun looking through Tom's CD and see the same photo of those kids jumping over the side of a 13' and I think it was used for about a decade. I have a sales receipt for when my Dad bought his Nausett in like 1964 or ?? and it is amazing to see the prices. On oone hand you have a bowlight and chock for like $26 and then a fire extinguisher is like $14...funny.
Tohsgib posted 04-22-2008 01:28 PM ET (US)
After looking the bow chock was $16 and the extinguisher was $12. In todays dollars that fire extinguisher would be about $240 if they get $320 or so for the chock.
cgodfrey posted 04-22-2008 03:57 PM ET (US)
I had no idea there were that many canvas options for 13's (pg 13). I can't recall seeing any of those more elaborate setups actually in use. That's a lot of canvas to store in a small boat.
Also enjoyed seeing the wide variety of outboards shown throughout the catalog. You probably won't see that anymore.
CG
jollyrog305 posted 04-22-2008 09:13 PM ET (US)
All right, I have to say I never thought about installing a bilge pump and hooking it up to the light disconnect on my Currituck (page 15)– that’s so cool. Thanks so much for posting this, really enjoyed it.
minitauk85 posted 04-24-2008 07:00 AM ET (US)
Glad to hear y'all are enjoying the catalog! I scanned it with a standard HP Deskjet F4180 printer, and am pleased with the results. I think the big difference was using the 1MB option on Photobucket.
Tom- help yourself to whatever you need. Let me know if I can help in anyway. I can send you the individual files if you like, let me know.
Jimh- the same offer stands for you if you would like them for CW, I sent you an email about a week ago offering to send you these files in a zip, but got no response! Not sure if you saw the email or not!-k
erik selis posted 04-24-2008 08:20 AM ET (US)
Yes, those canvas options were amazing. I love the sentiment and nostalgic atmosphere these pictures create.
I don't think you would see a picture like the one with the guy sitting in front of the steering wheel, driving the boat, in the new catalogs...reminds me of my youth and times without worries or stress. Thanks for posting them.
Erik
Stinger23OR posted 04-24-2008 08:40 AM ET (US)
All those canvas options, they were done by Mills, correct?
NHKatama posted 04-24-2008 10:06 AM ET (US)
Mills did all the canvas work in those days, and that is just, what it was canvas. Sunbrella had not been invented yet.
Boy, do I long for the good ole days~~~
JMARTIN posted 04-25-2008 11:32 AM ET (US)
I do not know if it is Mills, but it is a nice canvas set up.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d137/jmartin-/DSCF0374-2.jpg
John
Bella con23 posted 04-25-2008 08:51 PM ET (US)
Great job on the scans. Love looking at brochures from back in the day. I was 13 at that time. I can remember going to my Grandmothers house in Newark and seeing a gas station selling for 28 cents a gallon week after week.
15ft90hp posted 04-29-2008 11:14 PM ET (US)
Yes, Thanks for your post, great job.
I was 5 years old in 1969.
I too love page 6, the pic with the surf board.
Whalers sure have a cool history.
Matt

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Author	Topic: 1969 Boston Whaler Catalog
minitauk85	posted 04-22-2008 05:53 AM ET (US) One of the "extras" included in my recent Menemsha acquisition was a 1969 full color catalog of makes and models available in 1969. The catalog was printed in 1968 for the 1969 season as best as I can tell, and includes prices and available options for each model. Enjoy!-k Cover Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 If you would like to read the text, click on the "full size" option on the upper left corner of each page. You can then move the cursor to drag the page around for easier reading.-k
minitauk85	posted 04-22-2008 05:57 AM ET (US) WOW! I didn't realize those links would be so large! I forgot to add the link for the other option, this may be easier:Album
tombro	posted 04-22-2008 07:58 AM ET (US) Wow, thanks for that one! I love seeing those pics and prices, and can only dream of the price of gas then...25 cents a gallon...? Too bad I was only a paperboy then, and could not buy Whalers or gasoline.
jimh	posted 04-22-2008 08:56 AM ET (US) Nice job on the scans. There is just a touch of moiré from the halftones. Good work.
jimh	posted 04-22-2008 08:58 AM ET (US) Besides the nostalgia of the low gasoline prices, I also love the political incorrectness of many of the photographs. For example, on page 6 the young fellow driving does so from an unusual position. If anyone ran a photograph like that today their company would be indicted for child endangerment.
contender	posted 04-22-2008 10:32 AM ET (US) Best of times, cheap gas, cheaper boats, everything made to last, simple times, good fishing, good diving. Boy it sure has changed, I'm glad I was there to be part of it, do it, and see it (Gone Forever). Minitauk85 thanks for the photos and the memories.
Yiddil	posted 04-22-2008 10:38 AM ET (US) Thnaks for posting these..I have the Original stuff from the 64's full color catalog and they look pretty much the same.Interesting marketing with the kids and no life jackets too:)
Tom W Clark	posted 04-22-2008 10:42 AM ET (US) Those are really nice scans. When we were putting together the Boston Whaler Catalog Collection on CD-ROM, ( http://home.comcast.net/~tomwclark/index.htm )we had to decide what size the images should be. I was just looking at the 1969 catalog we have on there and the scans are much smaller. I remember part of our reasoning was file size but also the typical monitor folks used back then. In general we did not use image sizes that would require most folks to scroll, but in some cases of small text, Dan used higher resolution images. For the last few years I have been using an Apple 24" Cinema Display. My idea of what a "too large" image is has grown considerably. Perhaps there is room for updating some of the images on the Catalog Collection...
hauptjm	posted 04-22-2008 12:30 PM ET (US) The good old days! I was 9 years old at that time. Reminded me of spending time on the water with my family as a kid. Great memories! I spotted the following outboards: Homelite, Evinrude, Mercury, Johnson & Chrysler. Did I miss any? Several of the smaller motors were at an angle I couldn't verify the manufacturer.
JayR	posted 04-22-2008 12:32 PM ET (US) I cannot imagine the work that would be involved in updating the catalog to larger photos but if you ever do, I would be the first in line to purchase the set. I really enjoy the set I have now but I do find the photos a bit small on this large monitor. When you scanned them, did you save them as the larger size and then reduce them or did the initial size get saved as we see it?
Tohsgib	posted 04-22-2008 01:26 PM ET (US) Whaler back in the days(and still does to an extent) always used the same photos over and over again. It is fun looking through Tom's CD and see the same photo of those kids jumping over the side of a 13' and I think it was used for about a decade. I have a sales receipt for when my Dad bought his Nausett in like 1964 or ?? and it is amazing to see the prices. On oone hand you have a bowlight and chock for like $26 and then a fire extinguisher is like $14...funny.
Tohsgib	posted 04-22-2008 01:28 PM ET (US) After looking the bow chock was $16 and the extinguisher was $12. In todays dollars that fire extinguisher would be about $240 if they get $320 or so for the chock.
cgodfrey	posted 04-22-2008 03:57 PM ET (US) I had no idea there were that many canvas options for 13's (pg 13). I can't recall seeing any of those more elaborate setups actually in use. That's a lot of canvas to store in a small boat. Also enjoyed seeing the wide variety of outboards shown throughout the catalog. You probably won't see that anymore. CG
jollyrog305	posted 04-22-2008 09:13 PM ET (US) All right, I have to say I never thought about installing a bilge pump and hooking it up to the light disconnect on my Currituck (page 15)– that’s so cool. Thanks so much for posting this, really enjoyed it.
minitauk85	posted 04-24-2008 07:00 AM ET (US) Glad to hear y'all are enjoying the catalog! I scanned it with a standard HP Deskjet F4180 printer, and am pleased with the results. I think the big difference was using the 1MB option on Photobucket. Tom- help yourself to whatever you need. Let me know if I can help in anyway. I can send you the individual files if you like, let me know. Jimh- the same offer stands for you if you would like them for CW, I sent you an email about a week ago offering to send you these files in a zip, but got no response! Not sure if you saw the email or not!-k
erik selis	posted 04-24-2008 08:20 AM ET (US) Yes, those canvas options were amazing. I love the sentiment and nostalgic atmosphere these pictures create. I don't think you would see a picture like the one with the guy sitting in front of the steering wheel, driving the boat, in the new catalogs...reminds me of my youth and times without worries or stress. Thanks for posting them. Erik
Stinger23OR	posted 04-24-2008 08:40 AM ET (US) All those canvas options, they were done by Mills, correct?
NHKatama	posted 04-24-2008 10:06 AM ET (US) Mills did all the canvas work in those days, and that is just, what it was canvas. Sunbrella had not been invented yet. Boy, do I long for the good ole days~~~
JMARTIN	posted 04-25-2008 11:32 AM ET (US) I do not know if it is Mills, but it is a nice canvas set up. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d137/jmartin-/DSCF0374-2.jpg John
Bella con23	posted 04-25-2008 08:51 PM ET (US) Great job on the scans. Love looking at brochures from back in the day. I was 13 at that time. I can remember going to my Grandmothers house in Newark and seeing a gas station selling for 28 cents a gallon week after week.
15ft90hp	posted 04-29-2008 11:14 PM ET (US) Yes, Thanks for your post, great job. I was 5 years old in 1969. I too love page 6, the pic with the surf board. Whalers sure have a cool history. Matt