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Title: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Aug 27, 2020, 11:19 AM
My wife inhereted this great little fishing boat 2 years ago and we finally are getting around to restoring it a little bit. It was left out in the elements for over 10 years so none of the wood was good enough to reuse. just thought I would start sharing the process
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Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Aug 27, 2020, 11:23 AM

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Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Aug 27, 2020, 11:32 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Mn9GXZhB/Resized952020082395150006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mn9GXZhB)

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Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: rivereddy on Aug 27, 2020, 01:17 PM
man that is one great boat.  I had access to one as a young'un in coastal North Carolina.  great hull

fish on,

rivereddy
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jethro on Aug 27, 2020, 02:02 PM
The unsinkable legend!! I had a 19' Dauntless for a few years in Maine with a 60hp Etec. What a great boat, enjoy!
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Aug 27, 2020, 02:06 PM
yeah we have a blast with it. even has the original 40 HP big twin on it. I believe this is a 17 Nauset
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 27, 2020, 03:46 PM
I don’t much care for Whalers.
But please understand that I do appreciate their toughness and also the fact that millions of other people cannot be wrong.
Please keep sharing because I am a fan of boats in general and can also appreciate the pleasure and personal satisfaction from working on them.
Thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Aug 27, 2020, 04:14 PM
Quote from: Mac Attack on Aug 27, 2020, 03:46 PM
I don’t much care for Whalers.
But please understand that I do appreciate their toughness and also the fact that millions of other people cannot be wrong.
Please keep sharing because I am a fan of boats in general and can also appreciate the pleasure and personal satisfaction from working on them.
Thanks for sharing!!
Its deffinitely a type of boat my wife and i wouldve never sought after, but because of the family sentimental value of it and being able to redo it in honor of her grandpa has made it really grow on us
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: iceman260 on Aug 28, 2020, 08:13 AM
Nice start on the restore whalers are unsinkable, keep pics coming.
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Apr 09, 2021, 02:00 PM
Finished refinishing the outside of the boat, 2x rubbing compound with 8" buffer wheel, 2x polish compound, finished off with a nice wax finish, and some brand new stickers. Pics to come when can get home and get some good ones taken. Now my trailer needs a nice "pick-me-up"
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 09, 2021, 04:30 PM
Very nice work. It’ll be a special pleasure each time you motor down the lake.

Rg
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: taxid on Apr 12, 2021, 08:18 PM
Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see more pictures.
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Apr 13, 2021, 10:43 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/7JvSrpKT/1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JvSrpKT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qNmnvtmr/2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNmnvtmr)

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Just a cleaning tip: Mr. Clean magic erasers work great on the bumber plastics/rubber
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Apr 13, 2021, 10:54 AM
maybe in a few years I would like to take it down past the gel coat and really get into it, but the spider cracks in the gel coat dont quite bother me bad enough yet
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 13, 2021, 04:06 PM
That’s an awesome job on an awesome boat.    👍👍
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: taxid on Apr 13, 2021, 08:45 PM
Cool beans! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jethro on Apr 14, 2021, 07:12 AM
Quote from: Jakediesel1 on Apr 13, 2021, 10:43 AM
Just a cleaning tip: Mr. Clean magic erasers work great on the bumber plastics/rubber

That looks great! Just a note, be careful with Magic Erasers on anything painted. I found that out the hard way.
Title: Re: restoring a 1967 Boston Whaler
Post by: Jakediesel1 on Apr 14, 2021, 02:05 PM
Quote from: Jethro on Apr 14, 2021, 07:12 AM
That looks great! Just a note, be careful with Magic Erasers on anything painted. I found that out the hard way.

thanks for the tip!