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- Wed Sep 07, 2016 2:39 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
- Replies: 12
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Re: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
Here's some pictures. This is when I left for my trip to GA. The kayaks came along to explore some of the N. Georgia lakes. You can see that I started to pull the rub rail. I decided to leave the rest on until I got to my brother's shop. http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/2wheelduke/Boston%20Wha...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 2:10 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repainting Entire Boat 13' 1972
- Replies: 4
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Re: Repainting Entire Boat 13' 1972
My 13' just took about a gallon of high build primer to coat the hull. Two quarts of mixed primer covered just over 50% of the hull.
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 1:09 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
- Replies: 12
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Re: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
It's been a while, but things are moving at last. I have replaced almost everything on the trailer. I should've just bought a new trailer. Thanks to the advice I got here, I realized that my original plan of a star board interior wasn't going to work. It's too heavy and not rigid enough. I spent a f...
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:56 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1983 13-footer Cockpit Sump Pump
- Replies: 4
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Re: 1983 13-footer Cockpit Sump Pump
I used to have a Rule 360 in the sump on my 13' but I just manually switched it.
A Rule-a-matic would fit. They check for water every 2 minutes.
Mine's under restoration right now, I'll have to decide on a new pump soon.
A Rule-a-matic would fit. They check for water every 2 minutes.
Mine's under restoration right now, I'll have to decide on a new pump soon.
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:50 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Whaler Logo Spotted
- Replies: 0
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Whaler Logo Spotted
Today was my first day in a training class for work. I couldn't help but notice that the Boston Whaler logo is clearly visible in the company logo. They must have a corporate partnership. TAC_main_logo.jpg As a long time Whaler fan, I thought it was pretty cool. And no, my duty boat is an Intrepid, ...
- Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:28 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
- Replies: 12
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Re: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
Finally got a day off and made some progress again yesterday. The trailer is sitting on new hub assemblies with new wheels and tires bolted up. I also started to pressure clean 13 yeas worth of grime from the hull.
- Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:50 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8398
Re: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
I knew KING Starboard was heavy, but I didn't know it was that heavy. The weight is a deal breaker. The reproduction mahogany is looking more and more appealing. That's a lot of weight that could otherwise go towards a trolling motor and battery, cooler, or other gear. Just having to piece the pre-c...
- Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:10 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8398
Re: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
Thanks, guys. I feel like I have so much invested in trailer parts that I should've just looked at a new trailer by now. I have some new bunk boards on the way, and new hub assembles cost just a little more than new bearings will. Next up will be getting the hull squared away and painted. After that...
- Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:44 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8398
The Story of the Restoration of a 13-footer
Greeting folks. Looking around the internet, this seems to be THE place for Boston Whaler information. I'm here to share the ongoing story of my 13' Boston Whaler. Back in 1993, my parents helped me buy a 1983 13' Boston Whaler. It came with a blown 40hp 1983 Merc on it. The guy before us had it pai...