13Ft Boston Whaler Reso and Repower - Mitsubishi Owners Association Mid Atlantic

H8R · 04-06-2009, 09:37 AM

So, any of you guys mess around with old Whalers (or any boats)? I picked up a 13 that needs some love, plan to bring her back to life. It was free from a good buddy, so if I have to put some cash in its no big deal . It also cam with a solid little trailer to haul it!!. Biggest downside so far is paint ( The boat is Barney purple, my buddies kids painted it..LOL)

Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions on what size motor to run. Max hp for a 1966 Whaler is 40hp (from old standards), I'm looking for a motor under 40....Maybe a 35. It has to be short shaft. I'm not married to the idea of cable and pulley steering but would like to keep it if I can.

I plan on turning it into a pond/river boat. I have already purchased a nice Minn Kota electric trolling motor for it (transom mount). I would like to be able to mount some sort of pedastal seats also if possible. Hopefully I'll have it ready for the water in a month or two!

I'll try and keep an update with some pics if anyone is interested.

kOMPRESSOR · 04-06-2009, 10:14 AM

I'd like to see some pictures.

H8R · 04-06-2009, 10:17 AM

Cool man, I'll prob. start working on it this coming weekend. Fire up the DA and the sawz all.

crpearce · 04-06-2009, 09:33 PM

I'd be interested in seeing some pictures as well, especially as you progress with it.

H8R · 04-07-2009, 07:28 AM

Ok, I'll start documenting the progress. I am Very EXCITE.

HIJACKER · 04-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Photos...

Strip down the boat and have it repainted, add some subtle strips, and piece that bitch back together. Reupholster the seat(s) and call it a day.

H8R · 04-07-2009, 05:42 PM

No upholstery, it was equipped with wodden bench seats. I may put some swivel seats in though. Do you know of a good body filler to use Steve? I was thinking Bondo Ultra-glass. Shes going to be a fishing boat for the most part so It'll be a cheap paint job.

HIJACKER · 04-07-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by H8R

No upholstery, it was equipped with wodden bench seats. I may put some swivel seats in though. Do you know of a good body filler to use Steve? I was thinking Bondo Ultra-glass. Shes going to be a fishing boat for the most part so It'll be a cheap paint job.

Ultra Glass or DuraGlass will work.

Remove the benches, go with swivels. I would HIGHLY recommend a heavy foam and boat vinyl and make a comfy cushion. Consider making a built in cooler on the boat with a small drain down low on the outside edge of the boat. This will allow you to drain the cooler - but, have it built in to hold the beers.

H8R · 04-07-2009, 10:04 PM

The swivel seats may not work with the console im building with integrated rod holders and maybe a battery box, I plan on making it with a steering wheel. I like the cooler idea, but may go with a baitwell instead. The boat is limited on space and bait is more important to me then a fixed cooler ( i'll just carry one). I wish it were 15', then I could do everything I want. I'll giv you guys an exact plan once I start working.

RedClipse · 04-10-2009, 04:11 PM

Awesome Jeff.

HIJACKER · 04-10-2009, 04:23 PM

Nothing is more important than a cooler you fuckin n00b.

H8R · 04-10-2009, 07:30 PM

You must be a noob to fishing.... Nothing is more important then keeping your bait alive and your catch. Looks like I wont get any work done to it this weekend, with the car show and Easter at the moms on Sunday..It puts a damper on things.

HIJACKER · 04-10-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by H8R

You must be a noob to fishing.... Nothing is more important then keeping your bait alive and your catch. Looks like I wont get any work done to it this weekend, with the car show and Easter at the moms on Sunday..It puts a damper on things.

What car show?

RedClipse · 04-10-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HIJACKER

What car show?

Same question...

H8R · 04-10-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HIJACKER

What car show?

The one I made the thread about............ NYIAS...

RedClipse · 04-10-2009, 08:35 PM

Take Me!

H8R · 04-10-2009, 08:48 PM

Your narrow hips couldn't handle my girth.

RedClipse · 04-10-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by H8R

Your narrow hips couldn't handle my girth.

Guess I'll have to go ask Cumpressor...

kOMPRESSOR · 04-11-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RedClipse

Take Me!

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Originally Posted by H8R

Your narrow hips couldn't handle my girth.

Classic!

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Originally Posted by RedClipse

Guess I'll have to go ask Cumpressor...

See above response.........pu say.

crpearce · 04-12-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by H8R

Your narrow hips couldn't handle my girth.

H8R · 07-02-2009, 12:30 PM

Well, the boat has taken a back burner to other things, i just ordered this awesome wood kit for her though!

NEW BOSTON WHALER MAHOGANY WOOD "SPORT" INTERIOR 13' :eBay Motors (item 250453282569 end time Jul-06-09 18:06:52 PDT)

kOMPRESSOR · 07-02-2009, 12:46 PM

Hurry up and "Get 'er Done!" so we can go claming.

H8R · 07-02-2009, 01:04 PM

LOL, I need to find an outboard. They seem to be going for about 2000 bucks.

kOMPRESSOR · 07-02-2009, 01:47 PM

Thats about the price of a window.

H8R · 07-02-2009, 03:02 PM

So I'm told....

kOMPRESSOR · 07-02-2009, 03:24 PM

H8R · 07-02-2009, 03:32 PM

Fuck da police!

04-06-2009, 09:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	13Ft Boston Whaler Resto and Repower So, any of you guys mess around with old Whalers (or any boats)? I picked up a 13 that needs some love, plan to bring her back to life. It was free from a good buddy, so if I have to put some cash in its no big deal . It also cam with a solid little trailer to haul it!!. Biggest downside so far is paint ( The boat is Barney purple, my buddies kids painted it..LOL) Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions on what size motor to run. Max hp for a 1966 Whaler is 40hp (from old standards), I'm looking for a motor under 40....Maybe a 35. It has to be short shaft. I'm not married to the idea of cable and pulley steering but would like to keep it if I can. I plan on turning it into a pond/river boat. I have already purchased a nice Minn Kota electric trolling motor for it (transom mount). I would like to be able to mount some sort of pedastal seats also if possible. Hopefully I'll have it ready for the water in a month or two! I'll try and keep an update with some pics if anyone is interested. __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00 Last edited by H8R; 04-06-2009 at 09:43 AM.

04-06-2009, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
kOMPRESSOR it's 420 somewhere Join Date: May 2007 Name:BRM Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle:Mercedes-Benz W203 Posts: 11,375 Thanks: 787 Thanked 329 Times in 262 Posts	I'd like to see some pictures. __________________ BRM, Now available with BOOST!

04-06-2009, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	Cool man, I'll prob. start working on it this coming weekend. Fire up the DA and the sawz all. __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

04-06-2009, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
crpearce Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Name:Christopher Location: Pennsylvania Vehicle:2009 RA, 2008 Ninja Posts: 5,136 Thanks: 95 Thanked 202 Times in 193 Posts	I'd be interested in seeing some pictures as well, especially as you progress with it. __________________ //////// Christopher R. Pearce

04-07-2009, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	Ok, I'll start documenting the progress. I am Very EXCITE. __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

04-07-2009, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
HIJACKER SC-CUSTOMS.COM Join Date: Feb 2007 Name:Steve Location: Fairfax, VA Vehicle:04 NSX-T Posts: 6,694 Thanks: 134 Thanked 344 Times in 264 Posts	Photos... Strip down the boat and have it repainted, add some subtle strips, and piece that bitch back together. Reupholster the seat(s) and call it a day. __________________

04-07-2009, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	No upholstery, it was equipped with wodden bench seats. I may put some swivel seats in though. Do you know of a good body filler to use Steve? I was thinking Bondo Ultra-glass. Shes going to be a fishing boat for the most part so It'll be a cheap paint job. __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

04-07-2009, 10:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	The swivel seats may not work with the console im building with integrated rod holders and maybe a battery box, I plan on making it with a steering wheel. I like the cooler idea, but may go with a baitwell instead. The boat is limited on space and bait is more important to me then a fixed cooler ( i'll just carry one). I wish it were 15', then I could do everything I want. I'll giv you guys an exact plan once I start working. __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

04-10-2009, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
RedClipse Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Name:Harry Location: Baltimore Vehicle:03 GMC Sonoma Posts: 1,298 Thanks: 67 Thanked 68 Times in 65 Posts	Awesome Jeff.

04-10-2009, 04:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
HIJACKER SC-CUSTOMS.COM Join Date: Feb 2007 Name:Steve Location: Fairfax, VA Vehicle:04 NSX-T Posts: 6,694 Thanks: 134 Thanked 344 Times in 264 Posts	Nothing is more important than a cooler you fuckin n00b. __________________

04-10-2009, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	You must be a noob to fishing.... Nothing is more important then keeping your bait alive and your catch. Looks like I wont get any work done to it this weekend, with the car show and Easter at the moms on Sunday..It puts a damper on things. __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

04-10-2009, 08:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
RedClipse Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Name:Harry Location: Baltimore Vehicle:03 GMC Sonoma Posts: 1,298 Thanks: 67 Thanked 68 Times in 65 Posts	Take Me!

04-10-2009, 08:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	Your narrow hips couldn't handle my girth. __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

07-02-2009, 12:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	Well, the boat has taken a back burner to other things, i just ordered this awesome wood kit for her though! NEW BOSTON WHALER MAHOGANY WOOD "SPORT" INTERIOR 13' :eBay Motors (item 250453282569 end time Jul-06-09 18:06:52 PDT) __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

07-02-2009, 12:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
kOMPRESSOR it's 420 somewhere Join Date: May 2007 Name:BRM Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle:Mercedes-Benz W203 Posts: 11,375 Thanks: 787 Thanked 329 Times in 262 Posts	Hurry up and "Get 'er Done!" so we can go claming. __________________ BRM, Now available with BOOST!

07-02-2009, 01:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	LOL, I need to find an outboard. They seem to be going for about 2000 bucks. __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

07-02-2009, 01:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
kOMPRESSOR it's 420 somewhere Join Date: May 2007 Name:BRM Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle:Mercedes-Benz W203 Posts: 11,375 Thanks: 787 Thanked 329 Times in 262 Posts	Thats about the price of a window. __________________ BRM, Now available with BOOST!

07-02-2009, 03:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	So I'm told.... __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

07-02-2009, 03:24 PM	#26 (permalink)
kOMPRESSOR it's 420 somewhere Join Date: May 2007 Name:BRM Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle:Mercedes-Benz W203 Posts: 11,375 Thanks: 787 Thanked 329 Times in 262 Posts	__________________ BRM, Now available with BOOST!

07-02-2009, 03:32 PM	#27 (permalink)
H8R IZVERG Join Date: Jul 2007 Name:H8R Location: Columbia, Maryland Vehicle:05 Nissan Xterra OR Posts: 9,480 Thanks: 153 Thanked 479 Times in 409 Posts	Fuck da police! __________________ " You can't hurt this. I'm a machine, JERK -Ray Lewis 00

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