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Chuck Tribolet posted 07-10-2012 07:33 PM ET (US)
http://chucktribolet.smugmug.com/BostonWhalerRendezvous/ Boston-Whaler-Pictures-2012/24054260_dxRSKc#!i=1953197804&k=T6wVTKZ
This 13' whaler was tied up at the Monterey Breakwater launch
ramp courtesy dock when we pulled in after diving on Saturday.
The console is a very creative and cost-effective design. The
big bottom part is an inverted plastic tub with a hole cut in
it, the top part would probably house an underground water
meter. And note the big box for a seat. This 13 has more
storage than any other 13 I've seen, and certainly more bang
for the buck storage.

Chuck
contender posted 07-10-2012 09:14 PM ET (US)
Were you able to talk to the owner? What does he use the whaler for?
burning_hXc_soul posted 07-11-2012 08:56 AM ET (US)
I wonder why it has plywood floors?
tmann45 posted 07-11-2012 11:21 AM ET (US)

quote:
I wonder why it has plywood floors?

Upgraded non-skid (only when dry).
I like the electronics mounted at the stern cleat (I don't see it but assume one might be there, yeah bad assumption)!
contender posted 07-11-2012 03:06 PM ET (US)
Looking at the picture again, his console is nothing but totes turned upside down as the seat is too, Talk about an easy console and seat arrangement, and probably cheap is you have the right connection. Electronics on the rear of the boat would be for watch the depth bottom as you let the line out, not a bad idea
17 bodega posted 07-11-2012 03:46 PM ET (US)
I like everything except the way the control cables hang off the starboard console. Love the dive gear wash bin as a console (I have one.. about $70), great storage, and clean setup. Great work boat setup.
The wash tubs are sold as livestock water bins, but have many wonderful uses. Mine has a drain plug which makes for easy cleaning.
Steve
Chuck Tribolet posted 07-11-2012 03:59 PM ET (US)
I never saw the owner. It was there when we pulled in and
still there when we loaded the boat ten minutes later. I
suspect he's a salmon fisher, there seemed to be a very hot
bite this weekend (you could practically walk from boat to
boat).
Chuck
17 bodega posted 07-11-2012 04:06 PM ET (US)
The plywood floors are a bit unfriendly to the bare foot passenger. No shoes, no shirt, no service!
Russ 13 posted 07-13-2012 12:58 PM ET (US)
That set up belongs in a 1965 chrysler trihull....woof.
Cheap, ugly, junk, probably attached with zip ties & bailing wire......double woof.

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Author	Topic: A very creative console for a 13-foot Boston Whaler
Chuck Tribolet	posted 07-10-2012 07:33 PM ET (US) http://chucktribolet.smugmug.com/BostonWhalerRendezvous/ Boston-Whaler-Pictures-2012/24054260_dxRSKc#!i=1953197804&k=T6wVTKZ This 13' whaler was tied up at the Monterey Breakwater launch ramp courtesy dock when we pulled in after diving on Saturday. The console is a very creative and cost-effective design. The big bottom part is an inverted plastic tub with a hole cut in it, the top part would probably house an underground water meter. And note the big box for a seat. This 13 has more storage than any other 13 I've seen, and certainly more bang for the buck storage. Chuck
contender	posted 07-10-2012 09:14 PM ET (US) Were you able to talk to the owner? What does he use the whaler for?
burning_hXc_soul	posted 07-11-2012 08:56 AM ET (US) I wonder why it has plywood floors?
tmann45	posted 07-11-2012 11:21 AM ET (US) quote: I wonder why it has plywood floors? Upgraded non-skid (only when dry). I like the electronics mounted at the stern cleat (I don't see it but assume one might be there, yeah bad assumption)!
contender	posted 07-11-2012 03:06 PM ET (US) Looking at the picture again, his console is nothing but totes turned upside down as the seat is too, Talk about an easy console and seat arrangement, and probably cheap is you have the right connection. Electronics on the rear of the boat would be for watch the depth bottom as you let the line out, not a bad idea
17 bodega	posted 07-11-2012 03:46 PM ET (US) I like everything except the way the control cables hang off the starboard console. Love the dive gear wash bin as a console (I have one.. about $70), great storage, and clean setup. Great work boat setup. The wash tubs are sold as livestock water bins, but have many wonderful uses. Mine has a drain plug which makes for easy cleaning. Steve
Chuck Tribolet	posted 07-11-2012 03:59 PM ET (US) I never saw the owner. It was there when we pulled in and still there when we loaded the boat ten minutes later. I suspect he's a salmon fisher, there seemed to be a very hot bite this weekend (you could practically walk from boat to boat). Chuck
17 bodega	posted 07-11-2012 04:06 PM ET (US) The plywood floors are a bit unfriendly to the bare foot passenger. No shoes, no shirt, no service!
Russ 13	posted 07-13-2012 12:58 PM ET (US) That set up belongs in a 1965 chrysler trihull....woof. Cheap, ugly, junk, probably attached with zip ties & bailing wire......double woof.