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Boston Whaler

TioPablo - 10-4-2013 at 02:36 PM

I have an opportunity to purchase a 1976, 22 foot Boston Whaler. Would this be a good boat for the Sea of Cortez at San Felipe?

DaliDali - 10-4-2013 at 02:40 PM

Yes....

bajajudy - 10-4-2013 at 02:49 PM

Excellent
We used to have a Montauk(15') that we thoroughly enjoyed.

Russ - 10-4-2013 at 03:14 PM

Make sure it is not water logged. With that much time on it there is a good chance it could be. I have no idea how to test for that but some one here should. Even if it were an exceptional deal it wouldn't be worth 2¢ IMHO

willardguy - 10-4-2013 at 03:56 PM

gotta weigh em, no other way. have a boatyard check the transom. could be the boat of your dreams!:yes:

chuckie - 10-4-2013 at 04:02 PM

YES

DENNIS - 10-4-2013 at 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by Russ
Make sure it is not water logged. With that much time on it there is a good chance it could be.



WOW.....never thought about that. I guess it only takes a pinhole. I wouldn't have one anyway. Great lake/bay boat, but not so good on rough water.

Pescador - 10-4-2013 at 04:23 PM

It kinda depends on which model it is. A 22 foot could be aMontauk or it could be one of the commercial grade boats. They wrote the book on rough water performance. It is not my favorite boat, but San Marcos Mike had one and he would go out when everyone else stayed at home. I thought they were a little low on freeboard and I always felt like I was going to fall overboard, though I never did. Even if it takes on a little water, that is never really a problem if you take the boat in and out every day, but if you are going to leave it anchored, then it is a different story.

DENNIS - 10-4-2013 at 04:36 PM

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Originally posted by Pescador
I thought they were a little low on freeboard and I always felt like I was going to fall overboard, though I never did. Even if it takes on a little water, that is never really a problem


Probably because of the raised floor to house all that flotation.

Don't they have self-bailing scuppers?

mcfez - 10-4-2013 at 04:53 PM

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=1624

You do indeed understand the Sea of Cortez ......how rough she can get in minutes, right? Not flaming you here....just wish to make sure before you take her out.

I can say that it's the perfect length....for the few ramps that are available between San Felipe and Gonzales Bay.

J.P. - 10-4-2013 at 09:04 PM

I never cared for a Boston Whaler for most of the reasons stated above I really never was comfortable with the low freeboard but as someone else stated they wrote the book on rough water and if it gets blown out of the water hang on to a piece of it. Because it wont sink.

msteve1014 - 10-5-2013 at 06:06 AM

They never made a 22 foot Montauk. It should be a outrage or revenge. Those were built as offshore boats. Should be a very nice boat if it is still in good shape after 37 years.

TioPablo - 10-5-2013 at 08:58 AM

Thanks for all of your input. The boat appears to be in very good condition. I will definately check out the waterlogged situation. Fez, I will be looking you up for some help to get this in the water and learn the ropes of the Cotez, since I have no experience there.
Have a great weekend!
Pablo

mcfez - 10-5-2013 at 09:29 AM

I will be there in SF at the end of October....be happy to drag you up and down the Cortez to show you all the ramps. I use a few coves as well for launching that I be happy to share the locations. Will intro you to a buddy too, that is down past Puertecitos.......and he will be happy to share info to you.....on boating.

If I am not around...I ***highly recommend**** that you get someone here that does the Cortez to take you out 3-4-5- times. The wind can whip azz from a nice clear day to a wind storm without warning......and those cobblestones are hull breakers :-(

Please use extreme caution when boating the Cortez......
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Originally posted by TioPablo
Thanks for all of your input. The boat appears to be in very good condition. I will definately check out the waterlogged situation. Fez, I will be looking you up for some help to get this in the water and learn the ropes of the Cotez, since I have no experience there.
Have a great weekend!
Pablo

monoloco - 10-5-2013 at 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by msteve1014
They never made a 22 foot Montauk. It should be a outrage or revenge. Those were built as offshore boats. Should be a very nice boat if it is still in good shape after 37 years.
Here's the list of Whaler models: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/specifications.ht...

Whaler Revenge

skippermike - 10-5-2013 at 11:43 AM

Another thing to check - We have recently had to cut out the c-ckpit floors and replace fuel tanks on two Revenge models. Granted, these were used hard by a gov't agency here in San Diego, but water can get under the floor, in the foam, and rust away the tanks.
Don't under stand why they didn't go for integral f'glass tanks - probably $$$.
Other than water in the foam, rock solid boats.
Good luck.

tripledigitken - 10-5-2013 at 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by skippermike
Another thing to check - We have recently had to cut out the c-ckpit floors and replace fuel tanks on two Revenge models. Granted, these were used hard by a gov't agency here in San Diego, but water can get under the floor, in the foam, and rust away the tanks.
Don't under stand why they didn't go for integral f'glass tanks - probably $$$.
Other than water in the foam, rock solid boats.
Good luck.


I had heard that fiberglass fuel tanks and the new ethanol fuel are a no no. The fiberglass can break down. They reports are isolated but I wouldn't install fiberglass anymore.

Ken

[Edited on 10-5-2013 by tripledigitken]

Vince - 10-5-2013 at 03:03 PM

YES, I have had my 16 foot Boston Whaler, 1965 model, in Coyote Bay since 1972. It has proven to be a safe, reliable fishing and diving boat all those years and continues to be. It has become a classic but I continue to use it 2-3 times a year for a week at a time. Check this website out, it seems to be the one all Whaler owners go to: Whalercentral.com.

willardguy - 10-5-2013 at 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by skippermike
Another thing to check - We have recently had to cut out the c-ckpit floors and replace fuel tanks on two Revenge models. Granted, these were used hard by a gov't agency here in San Diego, but water can get under the floor, in the foam, and rust away the tanks.
Don't under stand why they didn't go for integral f'glass tanks - probably $$$.
Other than water in the foam, rock solid boats.
Good luck.
excellent point and something to look at. don't know what material was used in 1976 but between 1979 (my year) and the mid 80's revenges were built using plastic tanks and although I never had a problem, BW under warranty offered replacement tanks. its hard to believe this boat could have the original tank but if so plan the replacement price into the cost. boats!:fire: :lol:

22 ft Boston Whaler (Outrage..?)

dave61 - 10-9-2013 at 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by Pescador
It kinda depends on which model it is. A 22 foot could be aMontauk or it could be one of the commercial grade boats. They wrote the book on rough water performance. It is not my favorite boat, but San Marcos Mike had one and he would go out when everyone else stayed at home. I thought they were a little low on freeboard and I always felt like I was going to fall overboard, though I never did. Even if it takes on a little water, that is never really a problem if you take the boat in and out every day, but if you are going to leave it anchored, then it is a different story.


I owned a 1999, 21' "Outrage" (I believe the boats come in 12', 15', 17' 21' lengths... and I unfortunately learned the hard truth about being "water-logged"... mine was and it was a real pain to get it dried out and re-sealed. Find out what the weight of the outboard should be and then the boat and then have it weighed. The boatyard will know if it has a leak. Otherwise I enjoyed my boat and used it in some very rough conditions at the Santa Barbara Channel Islands...:O

Dave