FS: 1970, 16’ 7” Classic Whaler, $6,500, Long Island, New York

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POLISH WHALER
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FS: 1970, 16’ 7” Classic Whaler, $6,500, Long Island, New York

Postby POLISH WHALER » Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:49 pm

For-sale: a 1970 16-footer for $6,500 on Long Island, New York.
CONTACT: reelchet43@gmail.com or text 631-649-6489

LONG BACKSTORY
[Note many items mentioned below are NOT included in the offer at the offering price. Read carefully.]

[The boat was] purchased as a bare hull and set-up to fish. [I am the] original owner. There is clear title and registration.

[The boat has a] custom console [made from] marine-ply[wood and] glued and [fastened with] brass screws to [an] oak frame [and painted with] epoxy primer [and] Pettit Polypoxy epoxy top coat. [The] console is 8-inches higher than a standard NAUSET [console]. The console can have two 6-gallon fuel cans [located] below [a] full-width shelf.

The forward seat holds an 86-quart Igloo [cooler].

The anchor and line are stored in a box fitted below a front seat.

The helm dashboard has a 20-degree bezel for an upright wheel to allow easy stand-up steering.

A canvas dodger mounted atop the console protects the boat driver and boat electronics.

The boat fits in a standard garage with the trailer front wheel lowered to ground.

The console has upright rod racks mounted on starboard side.

There area poly grab rails attached on port side.

The boat has navigation lamps at bow and stern

[At the console there is a] red Ritchie compass, a temperature gauge, and a voltmeter, but no tachometer.

A mahogany seat taken from a classic NAUSET is mounted on oak runners.

The hull has no bottom paint.

The boat has always been on a trailer.

The engine is a 1980 Evinrude 70 HP 3-cylinder and has always professionally serviced.

There propeller is 13 ¼ x 17 aluminum; there is a spare propeller.

The auxiliary engine is 2016 NISSAN 8-HP two-stroke mounted on transom with a lock to a lifting eye.

There are dual fuel lines.

The trailer is a 1987 Cox galvanized steel and carpeted bunk trailer with not rust. The axles have bearing buddies, The trailer lamps are LED. The wheels are 13-inch. wheels. The tires area 175/80/13 Load range D radials. There is a Fulton jack.

Miscellaneous equipment includes
  • 250 ft. 3/8 in nylon anchor
  • 8-lbs Danforth
  • 15 feet of chain
  • Stainless steel pump
  • Amsoil gear lube
  • Two-gallons Amsoil oil
  • Dock lines
  • Dock lines
  • fenders

The boat was last used for angling in July 2021.

The hull has always been waxed

The boat has been stored in a garage.

The hull gel coat is in excellent condition and has no crazing.

The boat is now under a tarp and stored outside in Smithtown [New York].

The boat may be viewed by appointment.

These items are available if boat is purchased, but not included in the price:
  • Garmin Chartplotter GPS MAP2006 black and white
  • Furuno Fishfinder FCV-627
  • Airmar transducer
  • Standard Horizon VHF
  • Shakespeare antenna
  • never-installed Taylor-made boat cover.

POLISH WHALER
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Re: FS: 1970, 16’ 7” Classic Whaler, $6,500, Long Island, New York

Postby POLISH WHALER » Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:15 pm

Boat has been sold. After many years of saltwater service it will now be used on a Upstate NY lake.I trust it found a new home!