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by specracer
Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Help ID an Old Whaler
Replies: 9
Views: 8005

Re: Help ID an Old Whaler

Well I got her out and got the dust off of her. She isn't in bad shape. Currently exploring having the hull restored, and Ill take care of the woodwork. I have the all the woodwork, they were taken off to clean (visible off on the left) Also if anyone has any more info on these early boats, please s...
by specracer
Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1964 Sport 13: Height of Missing Handles
Replies: 14
Views: 10296

Re: 1964 Sport 13: Height of Missing Handles

Jim if there ever are posts like this, feel free to reach out if I miss it. Happy to provide what ever help I can.
by specracer
Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1964 Sport 13: Height of Missing Handles
Replies: 14
Views: 10296

Re: 1964 Sport 13: Height of Missing Handles

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Boston Whaler 13-foot hatch detail
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by specracer
Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1964 Sport 13: Height of Missing Handles
Replies: 14
Views: 10296

Re: 1964 Sport 13: Height of Missing Handles

Probably too late to be helpful for you, but our c.1959 has just a board with the two handles or grips. No hinge or any type of fastening as others have mentioned. The handle at its longest point is 9-inch (ends are tapered), at the widest and tallest point they are both 1-inch. My family bought thi...
by specracer
Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:37 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Help ID an Old Whaler
Replies: 9
Views: 8005

Re: Help ID an Old Whaler

This information is actually inspiring me to want to restore it, not a wise financial decision, I fully understand, but the preservation of this, with the family heritage, is what its really about (at least to me). Hopefully other can continue the information!

Thank you to all so far!
by specracer
Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Help ID an Old Whaler
Replies: 9
Views: 8005

Re: Help ID an Old Whaler

I wasn't sure what you were referring to until I saw the link below provided by jimh. The boat there has the "hand grips". Our boat doesn't have any (no idea what that would indicate). details such as the number of hand grips cut into the transom. jimh thank you for the links. This link is...
by specracer
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Help ID an Old Whaler
Replies: 9
Views: 8005

Help ID an Old Whaler

I was wondering if I might get some help from the forum. I have a 13-footer that was purchased new by my grandfather. I have always been under the impression that is it a 1960. I called Whaler to try to confirm this. They told me to look for a six-digit stamp in the hull, either on the transom, or i...