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What problems occur in c.1964 Boston Whaler boats?

Look at drain tubes.
Inspect: every inch of hull and interior.
Missing parts really missing?
Wood rotted?
Green line tight or cracked?
Engine compression?
Trim Motor

Trailer frame? Bearings, Tire rotting?

The list is longer than my arm.

A 1964 boat—which is a 56-year-old old boat— and a similarly-old outboard engine, and a similarly-old trailer will all have potential for many problems.

Browse the REPAIRS and MODIFICATION forum to read about problems that occur with boats, engines, and trailers.

Read the FAQ answer to FAQ Q3:

https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q3

Phil T wrote:The list [of problems] is longer than my arm.

Phil forgot one important problem with older boats: the owners that are extremely proud of their boats and asking far more money when selling than the boat is remotely worth.

D-

I believe "worth" is what someone pays for a product. Our little 13 is worth far more to me than what it would sell for.

Jefecinco wrote:I believe "worth" is what someone pays for a product. Our little 13 is worth far more to me than what it would sell for.

OK, less decouple "worth" and market value and I think we can agree.

D-

The age is not as significant as the prior use (or abuse). I recently purchased and restored a 1973 13'. Fortunately, the hull was basically sound, with no waterlogging at all, and fiberglass problems that were easily repaired by a fiberglass novice (me).

That said, looking back, the work required to make the boat "pretty" again was daunting, and costly. That is why when undertaking such a task, one should always look forward! Otherwise, one might decline to start.