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MONTAUK UPGRADE

Hello Whaler FamilyAfter a long few weeks, the upgrade for the whaler "Fuzzy" is done.  I will put on more pics asap.  (Nasty rainy day today)The new layout is much better and even gives me a little more room on the dash if I want to add something el...

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CaptBrett by Rising Contributor
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Sport 130

Earlier this summer I bought a 2003 Sport 130 (not Super Sport) hull that had been cut in half by a dealer as a demonstration.  I successfully rejoined the hull and have the boat on the water.  While there are lots of Whalers around here, I dont know...

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1980's 15' Sport

I just picked up a 1983 15' sport.   wanted to poll the whaler family here to see who has refit one?  looking to do from top-bottom new motor and all!    love to see what you did !

CaptBrett by Rising Contributor
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classic restauration

Greetings from the Netherlands ! I am looking for all kinds of information of the Boston Whaler that was used in the Dutch Antilles with the Dutch Marines from 1992 onwards. What type? We are a foundation that restore old landing craft and shortly we...

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jack365 by Guest Contributor
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New gas tank????

I am in need of a new gas tank for my 1985, 20' Outrage... Anyone else done this?? Got mine out, just need to get a new one. Thanks for any help!! Jim

JBL by Guest Contributor
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Boston Whaler factory, Rockland, MA 1961

Did you know that Mr. Fisher graduated from Harvard and his first prototype was a small foam and epoxy sailboat? After consulting his friend Ray Hunt, they decided to focus on outboards and showed the first 13' model at the Boston Boat show in 1958....

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CaptRob by Employee
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Paint Codes!

We get a lot of questions about what gelcoat or paint color code goes to our customer's boats. Here is a sheet that shows the Spectrum codes. Spectrum (https://spectrumcolor-com.3dcartstores.com/Gel-Coat-Search_c_7.html) is the authorized supplier fo...

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CaptRob by Employee
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Polishing a dull Whaler

https://youtu.be/Woos7JTcX6w Very informative video with technique demonstration, and product description for what to expect from a basic wet sand and detail on a Whaler. 

CaptRob by Employee
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