1978 Vintage Boston Whaler

1978 Vintage Boston Whaler! So this is why I have not posted a blog in a week and a half! I've been out on the water every chance I get!

I have always wanted a boat! My husband Michael and I wanted something that would be easy to clean and to take in and out of the water. Thank you John for giving us the chance to buy this beautiful boat! ( Love it!) This is the before of the boat...

 

This boat was already in great condition when we purchased it. The console that holds the steering wheel I sanded down along with the sides and two flat seats. Then mixing up a stain with both brown and deep red I stained all the wood and put 4 coats of clear sealer on.  This is easy but removing and putting back together does take a little time.The boat came with a neutral bimini top but it was never put together. I love the beige neutral colors with the beautiful wood. Next I painted the boat inside with the original beige paint. This is a tough process because it wants to run. The temperature has to be just right out side to even begin this procedure. We then removed the fishing seats and replaced with the original 1978 vintage seats.

The front of the boat had been replaced with a plywood piece for a hatch cover. We removed this piece of wood and  replaced it with the matching mahogany pieces that complement the back seat . The cleats on the sides I just removed them, used a wire brush and then painted silver.

 

 

The stand that held the fishing seat on the front was taken off and I just refinished the wood plate and reinstalled it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wood flag poles are $25 dollars each and no I did not spend that. I came home took a wooden curtain rod my daughter Cassie gave me and cut it to fit. In my fun junk box, I found the round balls that I attached with a screw. Last I painted them brown and they went right into the rod holders.

 

After the summer I want to get the outside painted and of course will have to find a Boston Whaler sticker to go on the side just like this one. I will also order the mahogany hatch that goes in the back of the drivers seat. Have fun this summer and stay safe.

A special thanks to John's father in law and mother in law for giving us the chance to buy the boat. You know how to take wonderful care of a boat and I assure you, we will do the same.