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Author	Topic:   Best year used 15-17 whaler
SCDolphin	posted 07-29-2008 03:45 AM ET (US)         I am new to this forum. What would be a good year range to buy 15-17 whaler. I don't want to have a rotted transom problem from a really old one. Thanks
Hal Watkins	posted 07-29-2008 09:58 AM ET (US)             From looking at this site for several years, my target would be 1988. I had a 1988 15' Super Sport. It did everything I wanted till I took my wife for a ride in a new 170 Montauk. Hal of Waseca, MN
Don Jr	posted 07-29-2008 11:53 AM ET (US)             I would suggest 1958 - 2008. They're all good, it just depends on how much money you want to spend. If you buy a boat that's in great shape and is twenty years old, it will cost as much as a brand new one. Are you looking for a fixer upper? Also, you need to specify an exact length. Will 15 feet be big enough? There's some people on this site that are seriously thinking about moving up from a 15 to a 17. You might be able to buy one of their boats if you can wait until they're ready.
Don Jr	posted 07-29-2008 12:06 PM ET (US)             I didn't mean to say you could buy a new boat for the price of a classic in good shape, but you could sell a boat you bought new, for what you paid for it in twenty years if you keep it in decent shape.
boatdryver	posted 07-29-2008 07:59 PM ET (US)             Or, if you find a used 15-17 ft whaler that doesn't need much money put into it and buy right you will lose very little in depreciation in 2-3 years when your needs have changed and you want to move up JimL
Tohsgib	posted 07-30-2008 11:58 AM ET (US)             As far as I know and have owned, never seen a 15-17 with a rotted transom. Soft floor spots here and there but NEVER a rotted transom.
Don Jr	posted 07-30-2008 01:02 PM ET (US)             Just listed about 2 hours ago - There's a 1966 - 17 ft Nauset for $4250 on Craigs List in New Jersey. It says it's turn key, just needs the Mahogony refinished which is as easy as spreading mayonaise on toast. http://cnj.craigslist.org/boa/775920294.html

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