Doing boat restoration has become an ongoing hobby for me. Each project seems to be more complex than the last. I like that progression. It broadens my skill sets and prepares me for the next, which may be more difficult.
My last boat restoration involved a lot of wiring projects. I added a nice sound system with a high power amp. I didn’t need to but I really wanted to make this boat stand out. To that end, I also added blue led interior lighting to it. In order to do that I had to add a lot of auxiliary wiring as well as switches and power panels. I also learned to leave drag string inside the hull for future wiring projects. I also learned a lot about fiberglass repair and gel coating. There was a large gash in the upper part if the boat. Thankfully, not in the hull.
Before that I restored a Wahoo center console 180. That was really an education for me. I re-pwoered that boat with a used Mercury engine. It originally had an Evinrude. I learned the hard way that I had to run all new controls on that boat to match the engine. Here’s a link to that article. Wahoo Restoration
I’m on my third restoration project, a 1966 Boston Whaler 13. This one is going to be a challenge. The hull is in great condition. However, the inside shell needs a lot of work. There’s several layers of old paint as well as some fiberglass de-lamination that needs to be corrected. Not only that, but there are sections of the non-skid flooring that need to be repaired (ore entirely removed). On top of that, the engine, a 1988 Johnson 40HP hasn’t been run in over 20 years. I’ll be spending a lot of time getting this seaworthy but am looking forward to the challenge!
We’ve decided to sell our 1983 Boston Whaler Montauk restoration. You can consider it a resto-mod as I have upgraded many of the original features for convenience as well as performance and safety. Below is a list of most of the features that I think would be of interest, I may have left some out […]
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Watch the final boat cruise of the year on the restored Boston Whaler 13! Join us as we celebrate the culmination of our hard work and dedication.
Learn how to install a Sierra Teleflex Safe-T QC Steering System on a Boston Whaler Restoration project step-by-step in this detailed video guide!
Learn how to mount an outboard correctly and set the height for optimal performance in this Boston Whaler 13 Restoration Part 19 video.
Getting Started with Wiring the Console In order to get the boat console wiring done, the first thing I needed to do was map out a wiring path for the inside of the console. My solution is to usually stare it for a while until a plan starts to come together. Whatever wiring path I
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Preparing the boat console for the Boston Whaler Restoration was an interesting endeavor. I had originally wanted to control the power from the engine remote controller. Instead, I opted to add a push button switch that would power up the console. The reason for this is that I wanted to be able to have power
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In this segment of the Boston Whaler restoration I will take you through the process of installing the rub rail. If you have heard these rub rails are difficult to install, you would be correct! They are however within reach of most do it your selfers. What You’ll Need Two drills, one with a drill
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Introduction Let me start off by saying that I ordered the mahogany wood classic Boston Whaler interior from Bob Latourelle. in Massachusetts. Bob does great work and for the price it is a great deal. In this article we will take you through the process of installing the super sport wooden mahogany interior. On a
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In this part of the restoration, we will be going over restoring the Boston Whaler boat trailer. The trailer that came with my Boston whaler didn’t quite meet my expectations, partially due to the age of the some of the components. On this particular boat trailer, we will be replacing the Rollers, adding side bunks
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I’ll be priming and finishing the hull in part 14 of this classic Boston Whaler 13 restoration. To get this hull to a perfect finish, I’ll be using TotalBoat two part epoxy barrier coat and Interlux perfection. Interlux is a two part polyurethane boat paint with a high reputation. Of course, there will be a
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