posted 03-14-2003 09:48 AM ET (US)        

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I am looking for information on the Boston Whaler 16 SL which was apparently built for just a few years in the early 1990's. I am considering the purchase of a boat which is being advertised as a Ventura 160 but which appears to actually be a 16SL.

Tell me your experiences and thoughts about the 16SL for use on inland lakes and rivers for a little fishing but mostly family fun.

What should be paid for a 1991 16SL with an average trailer and motor, bimini, cover but no electronics?

I would appreciate anyone's thoughts, and thanks for you assistance. ALR

posted 03-27-2006 08:33 AM ET (US)            

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Cut and paste this link into your intenet browser. I currently own a 16SL and LOVE it.

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/002120.html

I use mine for exactly what you describe. here is a message I sent to my buddy.

Its hard to believe I am about to trade in my whaler for a house! I didn’t think I would ever sell this gem.

I have been on boats since I was 10 and (not to toot my own horn) this is the best multi purpose boat I have experienced. The Whaler has sneaked into the flats of Charleston to flyfish for spot tail and it has pulled waterskiers, tubers and wakeboarders in lakes all over the southeast. Probably the most memorable and exciting trip was last year, the Bogue Inlet Invitational. This was a fundraising fishing tournament just north of Swansboro NC. We went into the big water through one of the sketchiest inlets in NC. What an adrenaline rush! But the Whaler conquered, my dad brother and I spent 3 days catching Spanish Mackeral, blues, and sharks.

posted 03-28-2006 10:58 AM ET (US)            

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http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/002120.html

You don't give much information about the boat and its equipment so it is difficult to offer a valuation, but if the condition is typical and it has an original 90 HP motor, you can figure it's worth $7,000 to $9,000

posted 03-30-2006 02:11 PM ET (US)            

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ALR-
I bought a '93 16sl in the summer of 1997. It was 4 years old & had been well maintained. The price range Tom Clark mentioned sounds about right. The important thing is to get a thorough sea trial and to inspect it thoroughly. Hire a surveyor if need be, or get a knowledgeable boater to check it out. The boat is well made & holds its value if properly maintained.
The 16sl has a lot of convenient storage lockers including that long ski locker between the 2 consoles. It has more freeboard than a Montauk & a deep-vee hull. It can handle heavy chop & keep you dry. It is a versatile runabout that is good for skiing, tubing, fishing or cruising.

Bob

posted 03-30-2006 04:26 PM ET (US)            

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Oops!

Jack, you are correct. This is a three year old thread. Why on earth did JCB dredge it up again?