c.1971 13-footer
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:51 am
New to your forum so hello. I recently bought an older 13-foot Boston Whaler boat. I think it is a 1971 vintage. I've removed a layer of paint to reveal the original gel coat. The interior is blue so according to date lines that indicates pre-1972. The paper work (La. State registration) says its a 1971, but I question its accuracy.
Where is the hull number located?
I've seen a picture with one in the forward storage well but it doesn't appear to be there. I'm just curious to figure it out.
The boat's in pretty good shape structurally but it needs plenty lipstick. I'm in the process of grinding, sanding and prepping the hull for either paint or gel coat--haven't decided. If I can spray gel coat I'd like to but I'm limited by tools, specifically, the largest compressor I have is a 20-gallon 1.6-HP 6.2 CFM @ 40 PSI and 5.3 @ 90. It's a small area so it might do it but I just don't know. If anyone has experience I'm all ears.
The transom has been modified to eliminate the [notch] for a 15-inch shaft depth. It is now just a straight across that measures about 22-inches from center of the bottom to the top of transom. Sounds like that's a pretty common modification for newer outboards--so much for being completely original.
I would appreciate an answer on the hull number and any experience about my compressor's ability to spray gel coat (or paint for that matter) and any other wisdom you'd care to share.
Thanks
Where is the hull number located?
I've seen a picture with one in the forward storage well but it doesn't appear to be there. I'm just curious to figure it out.
The boat's in pretty good shape structurally but it needs plenty lipstick. I'm in the process of grinding, sanding and prepping the hull for either paint or gel coat--haven't decided. If I can spray gel coat I'd like to but I'm limited by tools, specifically, the largest compressor I have is a 20-gallon 1.6-HP 6.2 CFM @ 40 PSI and 5.3 @ 90. It's a small area so it might do it but I just don't know. If anyone has experience I'm all ears.
The transom has been modified to eliminate the [notch] for a 15-inch shaft depth. It is now just a straight across that measures about 22-inches from center of the bottom to the top of transom. Sounds like that's a pretty common modification for newer outboards--so much for being completely original.
I would appreciate an answer on the hull number and any experience about my compressor's ability to spray gel coat (or paint for that matter) and any other wisdom you'd care to share.
Thanks