Boston Whaler 13 Resto-Mod

[Tom Barb]

I?ll just post a bunch of pics of the final rigging. Custom holder for the stern light, electrical, depth finder, seating, and upgraded the jackplate to electric. Also did a custom painted fish ruler with the boat name lettering. I?ll admit, I may have robbed a boat name from Steve Sanford. Sorry Steve.

 

[Tom Barb]

 

[Chris Hughes]

Tom,
Excellent restoration . I also own a 1969 Boston Whaler, I bought it new when I was 15 yrs old.
For years it was strictly my fishing boat about 20 yrs ago I converted it to a duck boat and it is still
going strong. About 10yrs ago I also had to raised the transome because short shafts were starting
to get hard to come by. Boat still going strong after all these years.
One observation ( please do not take this as criticism ) you might want to raise up the keel rollers so they are caring some of the load,it will also help loading and unloading the boat from the trailer. Again great job.

 

[roy brewington]

Beautiful restoration. Have you gave any thought as to how you'll sit up seating for hunting from the pop up blind. Thinking you,ll need to sit near centerline of hull to pop up thru openings in your blind.

 

[Tom Barb]

That?s great Chris. Good stuff. The rollers are pretty much moot at this point. I raised the bunks up high to clear the fenders. So I don?t think they?ll even make contact. I extended the bunks so they support most of the hull. I left them on just incase for when I load and unload for the first time.

 

[greg setter]

Looking great Tom. You've done a really nice job, and now you've got a great boat. Seeing the picture of your son, I think I remember you announcing when he was born. You guys will have some fun on that boat.

 

[Capt Rich Geminski]

Neat way to raise the transom. I always wanted to raise mine. Always hated water over the stern. I cover the forward deck with 1/2" plywood for a seat and large casting platform, also built in a large hatch.

 

[Tom Barb]

Hey Roy. Yes I believe I will need to be more toward center line of the boat. My plan is to remove the port side seat and lay a 2x8? Or something across that, the front bench and the front deck. It is all on the same plane. I might make some sort of standalone seat for the stern section of the boat as well.

I will have a better idea when I can find time to unbox and set up the blind.

 

[Steve Sanford]

Good morning, Tom~


I thoroughly enjoyed this post - and watching your excellent workmanship throughout. A beautiful job all around.


And, I think you chose a great name. No one would ever confuse the 2 vessels....






...notice how my moniker is (sort of) 2 words....


I'm sure you and your family will enjoy many fine adventures on her.


All the best,


SJS

 

[Larry Eckart]

Tom,
What a beautiful job on your '69. In one post you said, "after all, it's just a duck boat." So I did not expect you to finish it off with the mahogany/teak wood or similar and go with a console. It looks beautiful.

I had a '78 13' Whaler with the same lay out as you have. But it frustrated me as a potential duck boat with the seats and console taking up so much room. Many guys have taken off all the wood and gone to a tiller motor which opens up the whole boat for decoys and movement. Painted grey, it makes a good layout boat for divers.

Every captain chooses his own style.

Enjoy your beauty.

Larry

 

[Tom Barb]

Thanks everyone. Yes Larry I thought about a tiller but I like having a console. It shouldn?t take up too much more room and the added comfort it gives me is worth it in my opinion. Time will tell I guess.