PROJECT 76

MODEL HISTORY:  The Classic Boston Whaler 15’ Super Sport model was introduced in 1985 and remained in production until 1994. In 1989, the Classic Boston Whaler Super Sport was the most highly optioned 15’ model available from Boston Whaler with a mahogany interior.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:  Classic Boston Whaler Super Sports received a full wraparound stainless railing, upgraded mahogany interior including extended side steering console with forward thwart seat backrest, full width aft thwart seat backrest with molded storage compartment, and bow and stern navigation lights as standard equipment.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This Classic Boston Whaler Super Sport was optioned with a custom Sunbrella bimini top, aft thwart seat cushion, Noco on board battery charger, Lowrance fish finder, Ritchie flush mount compass, custom under seat 12-gallon fuel tank, and Yamaha fuel/water separator.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with her original low hour, highly desirable 1989 3-cylinder Yamaha 70hp Precision-Blend oil injection 2-stroke outboard with hydraulic power trim/tilt, black stainless-steel propeller, electric start/choke, Yamaha multi-function tachometer, Yamaha Speedometer, and Yamaha temperature gauge. The motor has even 120 psi compression across all 3 cylinders. The 70hp Yamaha offers the best power/weight ratio of all available outboards for the 15’ hull and has a reputation as one on Yamaha’s best outboards ever produced. The Yamaha has been fully serviced and is excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with original paint.

TRAILER: Rounding out the package is a 2010 Valu-Line galvanized bunk with keel roller trailer in like new condition.

TDC COMMENTS: The Classic Boston Whaler 15’ Super Sport is one of the most in-demand Boston Whaler models, and difficult to locate in such original condition; we often sell these before they get listed.

As always, these boats go fast; contact TDC Marine for inquiries about this project, or another Classic Boston Whaler.

PROJECT 74

BOAT HISTORY: This all-original 1968 Classic Boston Whaler Sakonnet was acquired from the family of the original owner in central Massachusetts. She has been stored inside under cover for her entire life and hasn’t been registered or used since 1993. The Classic Boston Whaler Sakonnet was used exclusively on New Hampshire lakes near Conway for two weeks a summer during family vacations. She has never seen saltwater and was always trailered.

MODEL HISTORY: The Classic Boston Whaler 16’ hull was introduced in 1960 and began the center console revolution in the boating industry. Prior to this, the center console design did not exist. According to the Boston Whaler catalog, the Classic Boston Whaler Sakonnet (produced 1962-1975) was "a luxuriously practical sport fishing vehicle.” The ultra-popular Classic Boston Whaler Sakonnet model outlived its two sisters, the Classic Boston Whaler Nauset and the Classic Boston Whaler Eastport, by two model years.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: For a $1,070 premium over the bare hull, the customer received bow and stern lights, a mahogany reversible pilot seat with cabinets, bow casting platform, center console and windshield, mechanical steering, Morse MT-2 single lever engine control, stainless bow rails, stern light and bow light/chock.

PROPULSION: She was repowered in 1980 with a Mercury 4-cylinder 80hp outboard with power trim/tilt, and electric start/choke. Our current intention is to remove the 1980 Mercury even though she is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition and repower with a late model Evinrude E-TEC or Yamaha outboard.

TRAILER: She sits on a Shoreline heavy duty galvanized trailer in excellent condition with no rust or corrosion.

BOAT CONDITION: This particular 1968 Sakonnet is an excellent example of an all-original Classic Boston Whaler that hasn’t been modified or abused. She has never been in salt water, has been well cared for, and lovingly maintained.

TDC COMMENTS: All original, freshwater Classic Boston Whaler Sakonnet models that have not been modified or abused are quite difficult to come by. This gorgeous girl draws significant attention, and we know she will make someone very happy.

As always, these boats go fast; contact TDC Marine for inquiries about this project, or another Classic Boston Whaler.

PROJECT 73

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BOAT HISTORY: We located this two-owner, freshwater, all-original Classic Boston Whaler Montauk near Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was purchased factory-new from a BW dealer near Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was used exclusively on Lake Michigan by the first owner and Lake Erie by the second owner. She has never seen saltwater or spent a night in the water. She has always been stored inside on her original Holsclaw trailer. She has been unused in storage for the past 18 years.

MODEL HISTORY: The Classic Boston Whaler Montauk is perhaps the most recognizable and iconic model that Boston Whaler has ever produced. The highly desirable 17' hull, paired with a center console, provides a platform ideal for inshore or offshore fishing while affording ample interior room to cruise with the family or for watersports.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: The Classic Boston Whaler Montauk came equipped standard with 10" stainless steel side railings, full bow railing, reversible pilot seat with bottom cushion, Perko combination bow light/chock assembly, Ritchie Navigator, stainless steel pole stern light, and Schmitt stainless-steel steering wheel.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This Classic Boston Whaler Montauk was optioned through Boston Whaler with a 72qt Igloo cooler with seat cushion forward of the console.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with a 1996 Evinrude V4 88hp outboard equipped with power trim/tilt, electric start/choke, tachometer, trim/tilt gauge, and battery voltmeter. The motor has less than 100 hours since new and 120 psi compression across all 4 cylinders. The OMC V-4 motors are known for their reliability and are highly desirable for the classic 17’ hull due to their very high power/weight ratio. The V-4s have a reputation as one of OMC’s best outboards ever produced. The Evinrude has been fully serviced and is excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with zero rust/corrosion and still has the glossy original paint.

TRAILER: The original Holsclaw heavy duty trailer is in excellent condition.

BOAT CONDITION: This Classic Boston Whaler Montauk is a rare find in such amazing condition. Her gelcoat shines just as on the day that she left the factory. The “green line” (check out our blog entry on this) at the seam of the hull and deck joint is perfect with zero separation. This Montauk is pretty much perfect, turnkey, and ready to be enjoyed today.

As always, these boats go fast; contact TDC Marine for inquiries about this project, or another Classic Boston Whaler.

PROJECT 72

BOAT HISTORY: We located this clean, all-original, Classic Boston Whaler 13’ Super Sport in northern New Jersey from her second owner. She was used sparingly on Greenwood Lake by the original owner until 2019. The second owner used her only a handful of times and has been stored inside since 2019. She has not been modified in any way, retains all her original components, has never spent a night in the water, and is in excellent original condition.

MODEL HISTORY: The Classic Boston Whaler 13’ Super Sport was introduced in 1984 and remained in production until 1994. Among the 13’ Classic Boston Whaler hulls, the Super Sport was the most highly optioned model available from Boston Whaler with a mahogany interior.

STANDARD OPTIONS: Super Sports feature a full wraparound stainless railing, upgraded mahogany interior including extended side steering console with forward thwart seat backrest, full width aft thwart seat backrest and molded storage compartment as standard equipment.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This Classic Boston Whaler Super Sport is also optioned with a black, custom Sunbrella canvas boat cover, Perko bow light assembly with SS pole stern light package, custom thwart seat and backrest cushion package, tan Boston Whaler battery box and Kevlok battery strap.

BOAT CONDITION: The mahogany and gelcoat on this Classic Boston Whaler 13’ Super Sport are factory original and in excellent condition. The hull is light and dry and has never seen bottom paint. There are no added screw holes anywhere in the interior or exterior and the transom has never had a transducer mounted. The brass drain tubes are in excellent condition.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with a 1992 Mariner 25 horsepower twin cylinder electric start, electric choke outboard. The Mariner is lightweight - weighing only 112 lbs. This outboard has excellent, even compression across both cylinders and has been fully serviced.

TRAILER: She is fitted to a new 2022 Yacht Club welded steel trailer that has never been launched.

TDC MARINE COMMENTS: This is a fine example of a highly desirable, difficult to locate and beautiful Classic Boston Whaler 13’ Super Sport in amazing original condition.

As always, these boats go fast; contact TDC Marine for inquiries about this project, or another Classic Boston Whaler model.

PROJECT 71

Behold a quite rare, first year Montauk!

BOAT HISTORY: We located this all-original 1973 Classic Boston Whaler 16’ Montauk just north of Detroit in Washington, Michigan from the second owner. The original owner occasionally used her on Lake St. Clair and always kept her in a barn west of Detroit. The second owner acquired her out of that barn in 1990. The boat moved to Tennessee in 1992 and back to Michigan in 2007, where she was used on freshwater reservoirs in Tennessee and then on Lakes Huron/St. Clair. This rare, first-year Classic Boston Whaler Montauk checks so many of our “boxes;” she has never seen saltwater, has always been stored inside, has not been modified in any way, and retains all of her original components.

MODEL HISTORY: The Classic Boston Whaler Eastport and the Classic Boston Whaler Nauset wooden center consoles transitioned from standard production to custom order only in 1973. Boston Whaler simultaneously launched the Montauk-I model, boasting a molded fiberglass center console and trademark Boston Whaler Reversible Pilot Seat, adapted to the 16-foot hull. This same year (1973 ) was the first year of the desert tan hull color and the second year of the change from a white glue-on rub rail to a 3-piece rub rail system with black insert.

Other original standard features for the Montauk include stainless steel side railings, Perko bow light, Kainer stainless steel pole stern light, and Schmitt stainless-steel steering wheel.

BOAT OPTIONS: This particular Classic Boston Whaler Montauk is factory-optioned with the forward stainless steel bow railing, fiberglass forward casting deck with three storage compartments and teak covers, Wm J Mills forward shelter, flytop (bimini) and zip in windshield. Additional options include a custom heavy duty canvas boat cover, and Igloo 94 qt marine cooler.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with a highly desirable, very low hour 1992 Yamaha 90hp inline 3-cylinder two-stroke, Precision-Blend, electric start/choke outboard with power tilt/trim and factory Yamaha multi-function tachometer. The 3-cylinder Yamaha 90s are known as reliable motors and highly desirable for the Classic Boston Whaler 16’ hull due to their high power/weight ratio. The two-stroke 90s have a reputation as one of Yamaha’s best outboards ever produced. This Yamaha has been fully serviced and is excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with zero rust/corrosion and retains glossy original paint.

TRAILER: Rounding out the package is the original Little Dude trailer in excellent condition with new tires, wheels, bearings, and bearing buddies.

TDC MARINE COMMENTS: All-original, strictly freshwater Classic Boston Whaler Montauk models retaining all of their original features, that have not been modified or abused, are extremely difficult to come by. This rare, first-year Montauk will turn heads wherever she goes and, more importantly, will bring endless enjoyment to her next family.

As always, these boats go fast; contact TDC Marine for inquiries about this project, or another Classic Boston Whaler model.

PROJECT 65 - DEPOSIT RECEIVED

This all-original 1972 Nauset was located in LeClaire, Iowa from her original owners. This family purchased her, fresh out of the factory, at Thede Marine Ltd in Downer’s Grove, Illinois. She was used exclusively on the Mississippi River near Davenport, Iowa, has never seen saltwater, has not been modified whatsoever, and retains all of her original components.

The Classic Boston Whaler Nauset model was introduced in 1960 and began the center console revolution in the boating industry. Prior to the Boston Whaler 16’ center consoles (Nauset, Sakonnet, Eastport), the center console design did not exist in the boating industry. Nauset interiors came standard with a mahogany fixed pilot seat, mahogany center console with windshield and mahogany bow locker cover.

Other original standard features include stainless steel side railings, Perko bow light, Kainer stainless steel pole stern light, and Nautalloy steering wheel.

This Nauset is factory optioned with the forward stainless steel bow railing, Airguide speedometer, brand new Wm J Mills sun top (bimini) and Ritchie Explorer Model 15 compass.

The mahogany is original, shines like new and the hull is in excellent condition. This Classic Boston Whaler Nauset was repowered in 2014 with a 2014 Evinrude E-TEC 50hp twin cylinder high pressure direct fuel injected, electric start outboard with power trim/tilt. This highly desirable outboard is in like-new mechanical and cosmetic condition with only 35 total hours of run time, zero rust/corrosion and retains the original, glossy paint.

Rounding out the package is a galvanized trailer in excellent condition with new tires, wheels, bearings, and bearing buddies.

1972 was the last year of the white hull / blue interior Nauset models before Boston Whaler changed to a desert tan interior in late 1972 for the 1973 model year. Additionally, 1972 was the first year of the change from a white glue on rub rail to a 3-piece rub rail system with black insert. This Classic Boston Whaler Nauset is hull # 3A5503. The last blue interior / white hull was #3A6250.

Freshwater, Classic Boston Whaler 16' Nauset models that retain all of their original features and have not been modified or abused are extremely difficult to come by. That, coupled with a like-new outboard, draws significant attention. This boat will surely make her next family quite happy.

PROJECT 51

This is incredible, well-preserved, all-original 13’ Classic Boston Whaler Sport came from the Finger Lakes region of Central New York State and is one of the best original 13’ Sports that we have located. Locating Whalers of this caliber is difficult and often requires traveling to preserve a piece of history. This Sport was purchased from the widow of the original owner. The boat was purchased from Johnson Boat Yard and Marina in Ithaca, NY on August 17, 1970. The boat was used approximately two weeks every summer until the late 1990s. She was never kept in the water and always stored in a barn on the owner’s property. From the late 1990s through 2022 she was kept in the barn, commissioned every spring and winterized every fall. A hull stencil of 2A3624 clearly denotes her as a 1970.

Originally outfitted in 1970 with a Mercury 35hp outboard, the owner traded the 35hp Mercury in 1973 for a new 1973 Mercury 50hp outboard. The trailer is the original 1970 Sears, Roebuck and Company trailer. Everything on the boat is as originally delivered and not refinished. Original varnish, bow & stern lights, steering wheel, Mills canvas cover, battery box, gas tank, gas tank mat etc.

TDC Marine will be refinishing the mahogany interior. The outboard has been fully serviced (gearcase seals rebuilt, gearcase oil, thermostats, spark plugs, fuel filter, carbs cleaned/tuned) retains the original paint, has not been touched up and showcases the limited use. There are zero added screw holes in the interior mahogany or fiberglass from non-standard equipment.

This boat was optioned with bow and stern navigation lights, Mercury tachometer, Airguide speedometer, gas tank mats and stainless steel side railings. This boat comes complete with all of the original, 1970 purchase and 1973 re-power paperwork.

This all-original, 13’ Classic Boston Whaler Sport truly belongs in a museum and is nearly impossible to find in such impeccable, original condition.

PROJECT 43

This clean, freshwater, original Super Sport was located near Waterville, ME from the second owner. This Super Sport was purchased originally outside of Willoughby, OH and used on Lake Erie exclusively until being relocated to a small lake in Maine in 2016. She has never seen saltwater and has always been stored inside a garage. She is equipped with her original 1989 Evinrude 20hp twin cylinder two-stroke, electric start/choke outboard. The OMC twin cylinder 20s are known as a very reliable workhorse of a motor and highly desirable for the classic 11’ hull since it has a very high power/weight ratio, weighing only 120 lbs. The original mahogany interior is in excellent condition. This Super Sport has the original Perko bow light and stainless steel pole stern light along with original Whaler tan battery box and Kevlok strap. The original 1989 trailer is in excellent condition with no rust or corrosion. The 11’ Super Sport model was introduced in 1984 and remained in production until 1997. In 1988, the Super Sport was the most highly optioned 11’ model available from Whaler over the 11’ tender and Sport models. 11’ Super Sports received a full wraparound stainless railing, upgraded mahogany interior including extended side steering console with forward thwart seat backrest, and full width aft thwart seat backrest as standard equipment. This is a beautiful, rare Super Sport 11 ready to be enjoyed that is extremely difficult to locate in such amazing original condition.

PROJECT 54

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This incredibly well-preserved 1966 13’ Sport originates from Dayton, Ohio, but was exclusively used on Douglas Lake in Pellston, Michigan during summers. Finding Whalers of this caliber can be difficult and often requires travelling to preserve a piece of history. Purchased from the son of the original owner, she was used exclusively by one family at their summer cottage in northern Michigan for a few weeks every summer until the late 1990s. This boat was never kept in the water and always stored in a garage.

From the late 1990s through 2023, this 1966 13’ Sport was kept in a barn unused, except during the summer of 2011. Her hull stencil clearly denotes her as a 1966. Originally outfitted in 1966 with a Johnson 33hp outboard, the family re-powered her in 2011 with a new Honda 30hp (BF30DKSRT) 4-stroke, short shaft outboard with power trim/tilt. The BF30D outboard is still produced today and is known for its lightweight, power, and reliability. It is quite rare to locate a remote, short shaft outboard (required for a pre-1973 classic 13 notched transom) with hydraulic power trim/tilt. The boat was used for a few weeks in the summer of 2011 after re-powering for engine break-in for a total of less than 30 hours (2.5 tanks of non-ethanol fuel). It has remained in storage unused since 2011.

The motor was winterized and commissioned each spring and has just been fully serviced to include water pump, thermostat, gear oil, engine oil, and carburetor clean/adjustment. The trailer is the original 1966 Tee-Nee with new wiring harness and lights, coupler, winch, hubs, wheels, and tires. The boat retains the original gelcoat (inside and out), mahogany interior, bow and stern lights, side rails, and Nautalloy steering wheel. There are no added screw holes in the interior or exterior fiberglass from non-standard equipment and the transom has never been drilled for a transducer. The family had a brand new, custom Sunbrella mooring cover and bimini top with boot made in 2017, which are in new condition, having never been used. This Sport 13 is highly attractive due to its originality and benefit of a low hour, newer outboard with power trim/tilt.

This 1983 13’ Sport is in wonderful original condition and was acquired from its original owner in South Hill, VA, where it had been stored in an airplane hangar since 1998, unused. The boat was exclusively used on Lake Gaston in North Carolina and has never been in saltwater. It was never kept in the water overnight and was always trailered and stored inside. The mahogany has never been refinished, and the hull is in excellent condition. This boat has nearly every factory option available in 1983, including the rare wraparound stainless side railing with mahogany aft thwart seat backrest, custom full cushion set for both thwart seats, aft seat backrest and bow area, Boston Whaler battery box, and bow and stern navigation lights. A custom canvas mooring cover is also included.

The original 1983 35hp 2-cylinder Johnson outboard was replaced in 1995 with a 1989 Yamaha 40hp 3-cylinder electric start/choke, which provides more power. The motor has been fully serviced and is in excellent running and cosmetic condition. The Yamaha triple cylinder 40s are known for their reliability and high power-to-weight ratio, making them highly desirable for the classic 13’ hull. The original Cox trailer is also in excellent condition.

This is a rare example of a low-hour, highly optioned, original freshwater Sport, ready to be enjoyed by the next owner.

PROJECT 63

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The Classic Boston Whaler Outrage 22 (1979 to 1993) is an icon among the many models of Boston Whalers. When introduced in 1979, this boat was the largest Boston Whaler hull to date. The catalogue described it as "the most brutally powerful machine ever to bear the Boston Whaler name."

The 22-foot classic hull maintains the general style of previous Boston Whaler hulls of this period in having a runner or vestigial sponson on each side of the keel. These runners help deflect spray downward and outboard, and they contribute lift to the hull to help the hull reach hydroplane mode as speed increases. The line of the runners is carried forward, and then turns upward and inward at the bow stem, where the two lines meet and form the "Whaler smirk," as the resulting shape resembles a smile with down-turned corners when viewed from head-on.

The standard Classic Boston Whaler Outrage 22’ factory equipment includes a 77-gallon fuel tank, 18” SS destroyer steering wheel, four, forward lockers with fiberglass covers, teak gunwale boards, under gunwale rod racks, bow eyes, bow bitt, recessed aft cleats with hawsepipe, pair of flush rod holders, fiberglass console with teak access doors, dash panel, door locks, Plexiglas windscreen, stainless steel rail, mechanical steering with stainless steel wheel, wiring panel with two pre-wired accessory switches, fuses and buss bar, fire extinguisher, navigation lights, and stainless steel bow rail.

This Outrage 22’ is factory optioned with the Super Deluxe Center Console (1’ longer and 10” wider than standard console; includes lockable teak side doors, 2-teak storage bins, lower storage drawer, sliding Lexan access doors to radio compartment, dash panel, wiring panel w/2-switches and fuses, aluminum-framed safety glass windshield, deluxe SS console rail, recessed fire extinguisher pocket, international navigations lights and fire extinguisher). Additional factory options include console rod holders, 94qt Igloo cooler, fold down stern seat, outriggers, spring line cleats, stainless steel side grab rails, console cover, Ritchie flush mount Helmsman compass, dual battery switches, Wm J Mills Suntop (bimini), hydraulic steering, Garmin GPS/sounder combo and full boat cover.

The original owner purchased her new in Central Pennsylvania, where she was sparingly used on the Susquehanna River and trailered while not in use. The second owner purchased her in 1995 and used her in the summers with his grandchildren on the Upper Chesapeake Bay where she was dry rack stored. Off season, she was always stored inside.

She was repowered in 2016 with twin Evinrude E-TEC 115hp high pressure direct fuel injection motors. She has the BRP E-TEC smart gauge option, twin 4-blade Michigan wheel stainless props and spare set of 3-blade OMC Renegade stainless props. The Evinrude E-TECs have an excellent power/weight ratio, are very simple to maintain and are as quiet or quieter than 4-stroke outboards with less emissions than a 4-stroke. At the time of repowering, the internal fuel tank was removed and replaced with a brand-new OEM spec 80-gallon stainless steel center tank. All fuel and vent lines were replaced and upgraded to new ethanol resistance hoses and both soft patch fiberglass deck sections were re-cored.

Both motors have just received their first 300-hour service and are in excellent condition. The motors look and run like new. When properly maintained, these motors will provide many years of reliable operation and enjoyment.

Also included is a 2004 Load-Rite galvanized dual axle trailer with keel rollers, side bunks, and hydraulic disc brakes on both axles. This Classic Boston Whaler Outrage 22 rides extremely well offshore and offers much security for children with her stainless side rails and flip down full width stern seat.

This boat serves as a fine demonstration of an all-original, highly optioned 22' Outrage with the desired Super Deluxe console, new power and new fuel tank. She will be ready to splash just in time for the upcoming 2024 boating season - be prepared to be envy of the harbor for years to come!

PROJECT 62 - DEPOSIT RECEIVED

This all-original Classic Boston Whaler 1964 Nauset was located in Eugene, Oregon from the second owner. She was originally purchased in Minnesota and sold to the second owner in 1984. She was used exclusively on Minnesota lakes from 1964-2002. In 2002, the second owner moved her to Eugene, Oregon and placed her in indoor storage where she remained until we acquired her. She has been stored inside under cover for her entire life, hasn’t been used since 2002, and she has never seen saltwater. She has not been modified in anyway and retains all her original components.

The Classic Boston Whaler Nauset model was introduced in 1960 and began the center console revolution in the boating industry. Prior to the Boston Whaler 16’ center consoles (Nauset, Sakonnet, Eastport), the center console design did not exist in the boating industry. Nauset interiors came standard with a mahogany fixed pilot seat, mahogany center console with windshield and mahogany bow locker cover.

Other original standard features include stainless steel side railings, Perko bow light, Kainer stainless steel pole stern light, Acco rotary helm, Nautalloy steering wheel and a Morse MT-2 engine control. This Nauset is factory optioned with the forward stainless steel bow railing, Airguide speedometer and Ritchie Explorer Model 15 compass.

This Nauset is equipped with a low hour 1981 Johnson 3-cylinder 70hp outboard with hydraulic power trim/tilt and electric start/choke. The motor has 120 psi compression across all 3 cylinders. The inline 3-cylinders have a reputation as one of OMC’s best outboards ever produced with excellent power/weight ratio. The Johnson has been fully serviced and is excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with zero rust/corrosion and retains glossy original paint.

Rounding out the package is the original Gator trailer in excellent condition with new tires, wheels, bearings, and bearing buddies.

All original, freshwater Nauset models which retain all their original features and have not been modified or abused are extremely difficult to come by. This Nauset draws significant attention, and we know she will make her next family quite happy.