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Best outjboard motor for a 13' Boston Whaler
gary wray
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I have just repurchased my old 1965 Whaler that I sold in 1984. Found it last fall at a boat auction and had to buy it back! It has a 1989 25 Johnson on it that runs OK but am thinking about going up a bit. I will use it for mainly freshwater lake fishing with the grandkids so real speed is not the big issue. Would like to hear some recommendations from some Fishing Hole friends. Thanks!
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I like Evinrudes and have always had great service out of them.
Wasn't it a 13' that Boston Whaler they used in a commercial where they cut it in half with a chainsaw and it still floated. They also did a commercial where one of the 13' boats was used to go up a small waterfall. They used to have some wild commercials until they built their rep. I guess now they don't have to advertise.
A 27' Whaler is my dream boat but it will have to wait until I win the lottery. LOL
Unless you plan to take the kids water skiing. 25 2 stroke is really all you need. You could probably go up to 35 but be certain to check your weight tables with Boston Whaler to be certain.
Depends what u wanna do with it.
If you're pullin crab pots a 9.9 JohnRude is plenty.A 25 would be better.
$/stroke,,,not so good on a small hull. Anything under 17-19' really needs a 2/stroke...
I wish I could get a Tohatsu diesel in a larger HP. That little motor is great. Love it. I use it down on the coast to get back in the cribbins. There is Black Drum back there up to 100 lbs. Always trout and during the summer there is Spanish running around. I even caught a 14# Tarpon back there on a 5 wt fly rod with 6# tippet using a silver Clouser. Now that was pure fun. You can always limit out on Red Drum there.
Directions come with the kit.It is a cleaner,brightener in one bottle, even comes with a scrub brush.Follow the grain..Rinse well and let dry "BONE DRY".Follow with 3-4 coats of the #2 solution of Teak oil.
Once every 2 years or so will keep it like new.Specially if u cover it up for winter.
I would not go back to varnish/shellac.
Good luck with your move on the out board. There are lots of them out there. The old johnson evinrudes are the best in my opinion. If you dont find one on flea bay. There are plenty in the fishing rags that come out and even on craigs list.
Good Luck!
What are these new interiors on ebay,for Whalers made from, Teak or "Starboard"?Starboard is like corian, it will never rot but, i think it only comes in white.For looks, a Whaler kinda needs to have Teak but don't HAVE TO.Starboard would be the last time it ever needed replaced.
The key is the epoxy. Onced sealed in epoxy the wood will not rot or weather. The varnish weathers but like I said a quick sanding with 220 and another coat of varnish and you will look new again.
If you keep your boat under cover the bright work will look new for many years.