The 13 foot Hull
1994 Boston Whaler Runabout.
Always garaged, everything original, extremely clean.
2004 Yamaha 50 HP 2 strokeWe are selling a very clean, always garaged, everything original 13 ft Boston Whaler. This boat shines like new, comes with the trailer pictured, 2004 Yamaha 50 2 stroke outboard, custom aluminum gas tank, teak wood in great shape and much more. The motor runs great and compression all withing 5 pds. Sold as is no warranties in good running order. Call phone for more information or to schedule an appointment to see.
Dimensions & History
DIMENSIONS (from 1998 Catalogue listings)
Length......................13 feet 4 inches (13 feet 3-1/2 inches c.1960)
Beam........................5 feet 5 inches (5 feet 3-inches c.1960)
Length/Beam Ratio...........2.5:1
Draft.......................6 inches (with engine tilted clear of water)
Weight......................320 pounds Standard to 410 pounds SS Limited
Original hulls c.1959 weighed approximately
250 to 275 pounds
Maximum horsepower..........40 HP (20-HP on early tiller steering models)
Minimum Horsepower.......... 9 HP
Capacity....................6 Persons
Swamped Capacity............1,600 pounds
Description
The 13-foot hull was the original Boston Whaler boat, the one that started it all. Thestory of its conception and developmentis told in a separate article.
In 1958 Boston Whaler introduced a 13-foot utility boat that would soon become the most succesful recreational boat of all time. It was the Volkswagon Beetle of boating.
Fiberglass boats were just being brought to the recreational market in 1958. Compared to other boats of that time, the Boston Whaler offered exceptional utility. The complex shape of the hull could never have been mass produced in wood or aluminum, but its unique design allowed the ride and stability of a much larger boat. The foam filled construction kept the hull weight low, and at the same time provided unmatched floatation. The boat was truly unsinkable. Low weight made for good performance with small horsepower motors, too. The fiberglass laminate and gelcoat made for simple maintenance, while the varnished mahogany seats and trim lent a yachty look to the otherwise spartan boat. The molded liner provided a broad flat interior simply unheard of in a 13-foot boat, and by placing the deck floor above the waterline, the cockpit was also self-draining.
The design of the 13-foot Whaler was extraordinarily innovative, and its continued production over a 40 year span is testimony to that. It is nearly indestructable--almost every Whaler-13 made is still afloat--yet the market for it seems beyond saturation. Year after year, the 13-foot Whaler is a strong seller.
History
The hull and liner molds had several variations over the 40-plus years of production. From 1958 to 1970 the design stayed relatively constant. In 1971 a major overhaul was made to both hull and liner. The new hull had the bow reworked to add the "smirk." This chine, formed by carrying the line of the runners up and across the bow, helped to deflect water away from the boat. In the liner, the motor well changed to a wrap around style; previously a straight bulkhead had separated the transom from the cockpit. The rub rail was changed to a 2-piece implementation.
In 1972, the transom height was raised to 20 inches from 15 inches, probably to keep pace with the use of higher horsepower motors. Both the hull and liner laminates changed to the Desert Tan gelcoat color. The hull had been white and the cockpit either a baby blue or turquoise.
In 1977, two step pads were molded into the bow at the corners of the liner and the shape of the forward locker cover became more squarish. The standard steering wheel was changed to a stainless steel six-spoke model. In the early 1980's the steering mechanism was upgraded to TeleFlex-style cable steering, doing away with wire rope and pulleys.
Payment
Cash. Cash Payments are accepted only in person. No credit cards or personal checks are accepted. All funds must be in US Dollars. We do not offer financing of any kind. Please be sure to have full payment before making your final bid. Buyer agrees to pay in full and take delivery within 7 business days of the close of auction. All financial transactions must be completed prior to the delivery of the unit. If the balance is not paid in full within 7 days following the close of the auction, we reserve the right to re-list the unit or sell it to the next highest bidder. After auction has ended, the winning bidder will be contacted via e-mail and asked to contact us with in 24 hours to proceed with payment and pick up arrangements. Thank You.
Shipping
The buyer is responsible for any and all shipping charges. Seller assumes no responsibility for damages of any kind including theft incurred after the unit leaves our premises. If the unit is going to be shipped, full payment must be received prior to unit being delivered or picked up by shipping company. If the unit needs to be shipped, it is the responsibility of the buyer to make shipping arrangements with a carrier.
1994 Boston Whaler Runabout.Always garaged, everything original, extremely clean.2004 Yamaha 50 HP 2 strokeWe are selling a very clean, always garaged, everything original 13 ft Boston Whaler. This boat shines like new, comes with the trailer pictured, 2004 Yamaha 50 2 stroke outboard, custom aluminum gas tank, teak wood in great shape and much more. The motor runs great and compression all withing 5 pds. Sold as is no warranties in good running order. Call phone for more information or to schedule an appointment to see.
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