How "older" and "newer" Boston Whaler Boats are Made
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:19 pm
Q1: when did Boston Whaler boat stop using wood flooring?
Q2: do Boston Whaler boats that are "the newer versions" use a foam that does not absorb water?
Q3: do Boston Whaler boats use a closed-cell foam?
Q4: how are Boston Whaler boats made?
BACKSTORY: I was under the impression that Boston Whaler boats did NOT use wood in their flooring or tringers. I recently viewed a recorded presentation:
When your worst fears come to life | Restoring A Boston Whaler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAyHgAUbeOw
The above recorded presentation showed restoration of a a Boston Whaler boat. The boat owner thought that Boston Whaler boats did not use wood in the flooring system--until he discovered otherwise.
I have owned non-Boston Whaler center console boats. I was always led to believe the Boston Whaler boats were the best because they did not use wood for the flooring and stringers AND they were unsinkable
I do NOT want to buy a older Boston Whaler boat [on the basis that by doing so I will be] avoiding wood and stringer found in other brand boats AND then find out I might have a bigger problem with the wood and then foam that soaks up water as well.
Q2: do Boston Whaler boats that are "the newer versions" use a foam that does not absorb water?
Q3: do Boston Whaler boats use a closed-cell foam?
Q4: how are Boston Whaler boats made?
BACKSTORY: I was under the impression that Boston Whaler boats did NOT use wood in their flooring or tringers. I recently viewed a recorded presentation:
When your worst fears come to life | Restoring A Boston Whaler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAyHgAUbeOw
The above recorded presentation showed restoration of a a Boston Whaler boat. The boat owner thought that Boston Whaler boats did not use wood in the flooring system--until he discovered otherwise.
I have owned non-Boston Whaler center console boats. I was always led to believe the Boston Whaler boats were the best because they did not use wood for the flooring and stringers AND they were unsinkable
I do NOT want to buy a older Boston Whaler boat [on the basis that by doing so I will be] avoiding wood and stringer found in other brand boats AND then find out I might have a bigger problem with the wood and then foam that soaks up water as well.