Boston Whaler Outboard Boat, 13' X 5', Original Owner, Chicagoland-area Pickup

Original owner ready to sell beloved Boston Whaler with engine, brand-new trailer, and related boating equipment.Used exclusively by one owner in the midwest US during the summer months.Buyer must pick-up in southwest suburbs of Chicago during business hours when a notary is available. (You will need a trailer hitch and ball, and lighting harness when you pick up.) Will consider delivery within Chicagoland for an additional fee.Buyer must pay with cash or money order.We will share original bills of sale and titles for boat and trailer. We will share receipts describing recent (minor) repairs to engine.Purchase includes everything described below:BOAT:

• Boston Whaler
• boat purchased new in 1964 by current owner
• dimensions of boat: 13'3" (length) x 5'3" (beam)
• used only on Lake Michigan and lakes/rivers/canals in IL, IN, and MI from May to September
• always stored indoors when not in use
• can seat 6 adults; bench seats are removable
• small storage area in front (under wooden seat); additional storage in water resistant wooden box in back, next to gas tank
• estimated value per Kelly Blue Book 1976 comparable: $2,500

• 35 horse Johnson motor
• 6 gallon
• manual start
• strong enough to pull adult water skier
• engine takes regular gas + oil (2.6oz of 2-cycle engine oil per 1 gal of gas)
• engine purchased new in 1983; minor repairs in last 4 years. Seller willing to share receipts describing repairs

• trailer is 17'3" in length; width is standard to fit one highway lane
• purchased in November 2023, never put in water
• purchase price: $1,960

• blue canvas canopy (attached, in the boat). Canopy purchased in 1980s but in working used condition
• tie up rope (visible in boat picture)
• fold-up ladder
• wooden oar
• small anchor
• dock bumper
• hand pump
• extra engine parts
• extra hitch ball
• tire iron
• 4 adult-sized life preservers
• 4 flotation cushions (1 new, rest are in very used condition)
• adult water skis (vintage)