How much does it cost to restore a Boston Whaler?

How much does it cost to restore a Boston Whaler?

about $20,000
A basic restoration of a 13-foot Boston Whaler costs about $20,000, which includes replacing the foam, as well as installing a new transom and new mahogany and hardware.

How long do Boston Whalers last?

Try 200000 thousand years before its even considered major. I think they will out live us as well while still serving a purpose retaining its characteristics of a high quality boat. This of course depends largely on how it is maintained from day one.

Does Boston Whaler used wood?

Wood Used in Classic Boston Whaler Boats – Moderated Discussion Areas. The wood in your 13 is one of several hardwoods called mahogany, Rich. It is not the Honduras mahogany used in quality furniture, but is as strong and light. Often it is called Phillipine mahogany.

Why buy a Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport?

Boston Whaler’s 130 Super Sport blends durability and quality materials in an easy to operate package. Boaters automatically associate the Boston Whaler name with durability, quality materials and, let’s be honest, a price to justify everything that goes into each boat. It is the Mercedes of coastal boating.

Why buy a Boston Whaler?

Boaters automatically associate the Boston Whaler name with durability, quality materials and, let’s be honest, a price to justify everything that goes into each boat. It is the Mercedes of coastal boating. The reputation is so strong that it’s never needed to jazz up the boats beyond a simple, yet unmistakable, white hull.

How much does a whaler boat weigh?

It weighs less than 1,000 pounds, so you can practically tow it behind a bicycle. Yet the boat is constructed with unibond and foam-filled processes, which along with the materials used, are reasons Whalers are known to last a long time and hold their resale value.

How fast can a 130 go on a lake?

We ran the 130 on a freshwater lake, runabout-style, able to stay on plane at 14-15 mph and testing the hard chines in creative turns. Had there been a beach nearby, we could have used the boat as a swimming stage.