PROJECT 80

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BOAT HISTORY: This clean, freshwater, low hour, all-original, 1968 Classic Boston Whaler Nauset was acquired in NW Washington State from the second owner. She was purchased new in Central Michigan in 1968 where the original owner used her for an annual 2-week fishing trip to Canada until 1981. The original owner brought her to Idaho in 1981 where she was sparingly used on small Idaho lakes until she was sold to the second owner in 2019. The second owner brought her to NW Washington, where she was just used a handful of times. This Nauset was never kept in the water overnight and always stored in a heated garage for her entire life. She has not been modified in any way and retains all her original components.

BOAT CONDITION: This Classic Boston Whaler Nauset 16 is in excellent original condition. The interior mahogany is in fantastic condition with a nice gloss to the marine varnish. All chrome, stainless-steel fittings and hardware are in excellent condition with no rust, corrosion, or pitting. The original interior/exterior gelcoat is in remarkable condition with no crazing that many older Classic Boston Whalers develop. She has never seen bottom paint.

MODEL HISTORY: The Classic Boston Whaler Nauset model was introduced in 1960 and there began the center console revolution in the boating industry. Prior to the Classic Boston Whaler 16’ center consoles (Nauset, Sakonnet, Eastport), the center console design did not exist in the boating industry.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Classic Boston Whaler Nauset interiors came standard with a mahogany fixed pilot seat, mahogany center console with windshield and mahogany bow locker cover. Nausets also came standard with a set of stainless-steel side railings, chrome over brass bow light, stern light brackets, and stainless-steel pole stern light.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This Classic Boston Whaler Nauset also has the factory optioned bow light/chock rope guard assembly, Wm J Mills canvas mooring cover, Wm J Mills forward canvas shelter (dodger), and Wm J Mills suntop (bimini). She is further optioned with a 24-gallon fuel tank under the pilot seat.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with a 1995 Mercury ELPTO 3-cylinder 75hp outboard with automatic oil injection, hydraulic power trim/tilt, and electric start/choke. A full Mercury Quicksilver gauge package is also installed to include tachometer, voltmeter, hour meter, and ignition key switch/safety lanyard. She is equipped with the classic Morse MT-3 single lever engine control with red control knob. The Mercury was only used for a few seasons before being winterized and placed into storage. The motor is equipped with an hour meter clearly displaying only 140.3 hours of use since new! The motor has 120 psi compression across all 3 cylinders and operates/looks in new condition. The Mercury inline 3-cylinders have a reputation as one of Mercury’s best outboards ever produced with excellent power/weight ratio. The Mercury has been fully serviced (water pump, spark plugs, fuel filter, fuel/water separator, carb clean/sync, and gear oil) and is excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with zero rust/corrosion and retains glossy original paint.

TRAILER: She is fitted to a 2001 EZ Loader galvanized trailer in excellent condition.

TDC MARINE COMMENTS: This is one nice Nauset! The gelcoat still retains her original high gloss finish and the mahogany shines. It is easy to tell that this Classic Boston Whaler Nauset has seen limited use and stored inside. All original, Nauset models which retain all their original features, have not been modified or abused, are quite difficult to come by. This Nauset is very striking and will surely be the center of attention wherever she goes. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to own this truly wonderful Nauset 16 in excellent condition with an extremely low hour motor.

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

PROJECT 81

BOAT HISTORY: This all-original 1968 Classic Boston Whaler Sakonnet 16 was acquired from the son of the original owner in Central Pennsylvania. She has been stored indoors in a heated garage for her entire life and has never been kept in the water. The Sakonnet was used predominantly on Pennsylvania lakes, along with an annual one-week trip to Canadian lakes. She has always been used exclusively in freshwater and has never seen saltwater. Her journey to TDC Marine marked the first time she had traveled east of Pennsylvania since leaving the Boston Whaler factory in Rockland, Massachusetts, in 1968.

BOAT CONDITION: This Sakonnet 16 is in excellent original condition. The interior mahogany is beautifully preserved, with a rich gloss to the marine varnish. All chrome and stainless-steel fittings and hardware remain in excellent condition, with no rust, corrosion, or pitting. The original interior and exterior gelcoat are in remarkable condition, without the crazing commonly found on older Whalers. She has never been kept in the water and has never received bottom paint.

MODEL HISTORY: The Boston Whaler 16' hull was introduced in 1960 and began the center-console revolution in the boating industry. Prior to the Boston Whaler 16' center-console models (Nauset, Sakonnet, and Eastport), the center-console design did not exist. The Sakonnet, produced from 1962 through 1975, was described in the original catalog as "a luxuriously practical sport fishing vehicle." This popular Classic Boston Whaler model outlived its two sister models, the Nauset and Eastport, by two model years.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: For a $1,070 premium over the bare hull, the Sakonnet included bow and stern lights; mahogany Reversible Pilot Seat with cabinets; white-painted mahogany bow casting platform; center console and windshield; mechanical steering; Morse MT-2 single-lever engine control; stainless-steel bow rails; bow chock; fire extinguisher; and the highly coveted red Ritchie Explore Model 15 compass.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This Sakonnet features numerous factory canvas options, including a Wm. J. Mills forward dodger with aft enclosure. Additional options include an installed bilge pump, console-mounted rod holders, custom cushions, console cover, Reversible Pilot Seat cover, and full mooring cover.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with a 2009 Mercury ELPTO 3-cylinder 90-hp outboard motor with automatic oil injection, hydraulic power trim/tilt, and electric start/choke. A Mercury Quicksilver hour meter and ignition key switch with safety lanyard are also installed. She retains the classic, iconic Morse MT-2 single-lever engine control with its distinctive red control knob.

The Mercury was installed as a new leftover motor in the summer of 2012 and was used for only a few seasons before being winterized and placed into storage. The hour meter clearly displays just 96.6 hours of use since new. Compression is a consistent 120 psi across all three cylinders, and the motor looks and operates in new condition.

Mercury's inline 3-cylinder outboards have earned a reputation as some of the company's finest motors ever produced, offering an excellent power-to-weight ratio. This Mercury has been fully serviced, including the water pump, spark plugs, fuel filter, fuel/water separator, carburetor cleaning and synchronization, and gear oil. She remains in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, with zero rust or corrosion and glossy original factory paint.

TRAILER: She is fitted to a new Load Rite Elite 17220090VT galvanized bunk trailer with torsion axle, keel rollers, and side bunks.

TDC COMMENTS: This is one exceptionally nice, highly optioned, all-original Classic Boston Whaler Sakonnet 16. Freshwater Sakonnet models that retain all their original features and have never been modified or abused are extremely difficult to find. This is one of the nicest 16' classic Whalers we have ever seen.

For anyone seeking a classic Boston Whaler 16' Sakonnet for sale, this beautifully preserved example presents an exceptional opportunity. With her remarkable originality, extensive factory options, and extremely low-hour Mercury power, she is certain to draw attention wherever she goes.

You will be the envy of the boat ramp, harbor, gas station, or wherever she makes an appearance. This Sakonnet draws significant attention, and we know she will make someone very happy.

PROJECT 82

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BOAT HISTORY: We located this clean, freshwater, low-hour, classic 1970 Boston Whaler Nauset 16 outside Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and acquired her from the second owner. She was purchased new in Minnesota in 1970, where the original owner used her for an annual two-week fishing trip to Canada. The second owner used her sparingly on the St. Croix River. She was never kept in the water overnight and was always stored in a heated garage. She is in exceptional condition and retains all her original components.

BOAT CONDITION: This Classic Boston Whaler Nauset 16 is in excellent original condition. The interior and exterior gelcoat are remarkably well-preserved and retain an exceptional high-gloss finish. The interior mahogany is in excellent condition, with a beautiful gloss to the marine varnish. All chrome and stainless-steel fittings and hardware remain in excellent condition, with no rust, corrosion, or pitting. She has never been kept in the water and has never received bottom paint.

MODEL HISTORY: The Boston Whaler Nauset was introduced in 1960 and began the center-console revolution in the boating industry. Prior to the introduction of the Boston Whaler 16' center-console models (Nauset, Sakonnet, and Eastport), the center-console design did not exist in the boating industry.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Nauset interiors came standard with a mahogany fixed pilot seat, mahogany center console with windshield, and mahogany bow locker cover. Standard equipment also included stainless-steel side railings, chrome-over-brass bow light, stern light brackets, and stainless-steel pole stern light.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This Nauset features the rare factory-optioned mahogany Reversible Pilot Seat, bow light/chock rope guard assembly, Wm. J. Mills canvas mooring cover, Wm. J. Mills forward canvas shelter (dodger), and Wm. J. Mills suntop (bimini) with zip-in windshield, side curtains, and aft curtain enclosure. Additional options include an installed bilge pump and 12-gallon fuel tank incorporated into the Reversible Pilot Seat cabinet.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with the holy grail of motors: a highly desirable, very low-hour 2002 Yamaha 90-hp inline 3-cylinder two-stroke outboard with Precision Blend oil injection, electric start/choke, power tilt/trim, and factory Yamaha multifunction tachometer and speedometer.

The 3-cylinder Yamaha 90s are known for their exceptional reliability and are highly desirable for the classic 16' Nauset hull due to their outstanding power-to-weight ratio. These two-stroke 90s have earned a reputation as some of Yamaha's finest outboard motors ever produced.

The Yamaha has been fully serviced and remains in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, with zero rust or corrosion and glossy original factory paint. The motor is equipped with an hour meter clearly displaying just 111 hours of use since new. Compression is a consistent 120 psi across all three cylinders, and the motor looks and operates in new condition.

Comprehensive servicing includes the water pump, spark plugs, fuel filter, fuel/water separator, carburetor cleaning and synchronization, and gear oil.

TRAILER: She is fitted to a 2006 Spartan galvanized trailer in excellent condition.

TDC COMMENTS: This is one exceptionally nice Classic Boston Whaler Nauset 16! The original gelcoat retains its beautiful high-gloss finish, and the mahogany shines. It is easy to see that this Nauset has experienced limited use and has been carefully stored indoors throughout her life.

Classic freshwater Nauset models that retain all their original features and have never been modified or abused are extremely difficult to find. This 1970 Nauset is particularly striking and is sure to be a conversation piece wherever she goes.

For anyone seeking a Classic Boston Whaler 16' Nauset for sale, don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional example with its remarkably preserved original condition and extremely low-hour Yamaha 90-hp motor.

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

PROJECT 84

BOAT HISTORY: We located this clean, freshwater, low-hour, all-original 1991 Classic Boston Whaler Sport GLS 15 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, and acquired her from the second owner. The original owner also resided in Wolfeboro and purchased her new from Shep Brown's Boat Basin (now Goodhue) in Meredith, New Hampshire. Both owners used her exclusively on Lake Winnipesaukee. She was never kept in the water overnight and was always trailered and stored indoors when not in use.

BOAT CONDITION: This Sport GLS 15 remains in very nice original condition, with interior upholstery that presents like new. All chrome and stainless-steel fittings and hardware are in excellent condition, with no rust, corrosion, or pitting. The original interior and exterior gelcoat are remarkably well-preserved, without the crazing commonly found on older Boston Whalers. She has never been kept in the water and has never had bottom paint.

MODEL HISTORY: The Sport GLS 15 was the last of the interior designs offered on Boston Whaler's classic 15-foot hull, replacing the Sport 15, which was discontinued by 1991. The GLS featured a molded side console and synthetic thwart seats, similar to the traditional Sport configuration but without wood.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: The 1991 Sport GLS 15 came standard with a fiberglass-molded bow locker cover, bow eye with lifting eye, bow chock, bow Norman tie-up pin, fiberglass seats, console with side storage box, mechanical steering with stainless-steel wheel, stainless-steel low-profile side rails, heavy-duty rub rail, navigation lights with switch and fuse, and a pair of ski/lifting eyes.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This 1991 Sport GLS 15 was optioned from the factory with the optional full stainless-steel bow railing and the very rare (and expensive) full interior cushion set, including bow cushion, forward and rear thwart seat cushions, forward thwart seat backrest cushion, and fold-down rear thwart seat backrest cushion assembly. Additional upgrades include a mounted bilge pump, 12-gallon fuel tank, and full custom canvas cover.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with her original 1991 Johnson 2-cylinder 50-hp outboard motor with variable-rate oil injection, hydraulic power trim/tilt, and electric start/choke. A full OMC gauge package is also installed, including tachometer, trim gauge, and ignition key switch with safety lanyard. The Johnson 50-hp motor has recently been serviced and runs like new.

TRAILER: She is fitted to a 2020 EZ Loader galvanized trailer in like-new condition.

TDC COMMENTS: This rare Classic Boston Whaler Sport GLS 15 features many highly desirable factory options, including the stainless-steel bow railing, low-profile stainless-steel side railings with OEM backrest, and full OEM cushion package. Together, these features provide a comfortable ride and excellent use of the available interior space.

Finding an original, unmodified Sport GLS 15 without bottom paint and in such excellent condition is very difficult. The classic 15-foot Sport hull offers additional interior space over smaller models, along with a fine, deep-V entry that provides a comfortable ride through chop and waves.

For anyone seeking a Classic Boston Whaler 15' Sport GLS for sale, this beautifully preserved example presents an exceptional opportunity to own one of the more distinctive configurations of the classic 15-foot hull.

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

PROJECT 87

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BOAT HISTORY: We acquired this beautiful 1988 Boston Whaler Outrage 18 from its second owner near Memphis, Tennessee. The original owner purchased the boat new in 1989 in Buford, Georgia, on Lake Lanier, and retained ownership until selling it to a friend in 2010. Throughout its life, the Outrage was stored indoors in a barn, covered and resting on its trailer when not in use. She was never kept in the water overnight or stored outdoors. Her use has been limited exclusively to Lake Lanier and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, and she has never seen saltwater.

BOAT CONDITION: The original condition of this classic Boston Whaler is incredible, as evidenced by the rich, glossy gelcoat, beautifully preserved teak trim, and soft original upholstery. All chrome and stainless-steel fittings and hardware remain in excellent condition, with no rust, corrosion, or pitting. The original interior and exterior gelcoat are in remarkable condition, without the crazing commonly found on older Whalers. Having never been left in the water, the hull has never received bottom paint. The entire package is a “10” and represents the very best a classic Boston Whaler Outrage 18 has to offer.

MODEL HISTORY: The Outrage 18 (1981–1990) is a true classic among the many models produced by Boston Whaler. The hull retained the refined bow lines and classic “smirk,” formed by carrying the running strakes upward and across the bow. The resulting Outrage 18 hull provides excellent lateral stability while offering a substantially improved ride through waves and chop compared with the 17-foot hull. The Outrage 18 was designed to operate in big waves and open water, with the capability for offshore fishing and cruising. The cockpit differs slightly from those of smaller Whaler models, with greater freeboard and a deeper cockpit.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Standard Outrage 18 features include a center console with teak access doors, dash panel, locks, Plexiglas windscreen, stainless-steel steering wheel, switch panel with two pre-wired accessory switches, fuses and bus bar, and stainless-steel console rail; 63-gallon fuel tank; stainless-steel bow rail; two swivel seats; recessed aft cleats with hawsepipes; rod racks; pair of flush-mounted rod holders; bow locker with fiberglass cover; teak gunwale boards; international navigation lights; fire extinguisher; bow bitt; lifting eyes; battery box with hold-down strap; and heavy-duty rub rail.

The cockpit features the standard Whaler center console and offered a choice of seating arrangements, principally the standard twin swivel seats, optional teak Reversible Pilot Seat, or optional leaning post. A full-width upholstered bench seat could be ordered to provide additional seating in the stern, while a cooler seat and bow cushions could augment seating forward of the console.

The Outrage 18 was one of the smallest Boston Whaler models to offer an integral fuel system. Its generous 63-gallon fuel capacity provided the range necessary for extended trips without frequent refueling.

FACTORY OPTIONS: Factory options on this 1988 Outrage 18 include full fiberglass gunwales with non-skid, recessed teak fire extinguisher pocket, Igloo 86-quart cooler with cushion and mahogany deck-mounted cooler chocks, console rod holders with backrest cushions, Wm. J. Mills suntop (bimini), and Wm. J. Mills console cover. Additional options include a Lowrance Elite 9Ti GPS chartplotter/fishfinder, Standard Horizon VHF-FM marine radio with 8-foot antenna, and full custom boat cover with integrated motor hood.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with her original, highly desirable, very low-hour 1989 Yamaha 150-hp 6-cylinder two-stroke Precision Blend outboard motor, featuring electric start/choke, power tilt/trim, and factory Yamaha multifunction tachometer and fuel management gauge. The 6-cylinder Yamaha 150s are known for their exceptional reliability and are highly desirable for the classic 18' Outrage hull due to their excellent power-to-weight ratio. These two-stroke 150s have earned a reputation as some of Yamaha's finest large outboard motors ever produced.

The Yamaha has been fully serviced and is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, with zero rust or corrosion and glossy original factory paint. Compression is a consistent 120 psi across all six cylinders, and the motor looks and operates like new. Comprehensive servicing includes the water pump, spark plugs, thermostats, fuel filter, fuel pump, fuel supply lines, fuel/water separator, carburetor cleaning and synchronization, and gear oil.

When properly maintained, these motors can provide many years of reliable operation and enjoyment. The Yamaha 150-hp two-stroke is still produced overseas today, highlighting its longstanding reliability and reputation. Replacement parts remain abundant and readily available.

TRAILER: She is fitted to a custom galvanized Shoreline bunk trailer with keel rollers, in excellent condition.

TDC COMMENTS: If you are looking for a classic Boston Whaler 18' Outrage for sale, this exceptionally preserved example is difficult to surpass. With its remarkable original condition, exclusively freshwater history, and highly desirable original Yamaha 150-hp motor, this Outrage is a genuine “10” and ready to be enjoyed today.