Refurbishing a 17 Foot 1972 Boston Whaler - Ready to catch some BIG FISH!!

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Boston Whaler's are probably one of the most popular boats when it comes to restoration. I grew up running around and fishing on 13 and 15 foot whalers with my friends when I was young. Several years ago I picked up a 17 foot whaler for $1,500 as a project boat to have something that I could play around at the inlet with my family. In this video we show you how amazing the transformation was when it was all said and done. This 1972 Whaler looks like new and is pimped out with everything from custom logo inscribed decking to a Simrad multifunction chart plotter and fish finder, enough rod holders to troll, drift or kite fish and a custom bait well for all our live bait needs! Enjoy the video and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to see our new series....Small Boat, Big Fish featuring adventures in this whaler and other small boats! You don't need a big boat to catch BIG fish!!
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Fiberglass & Paint Work - Pride Auto Body, Pompano Beach, FL
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@TheDecguy 2 года назад

I’ve got a 1966 17 Ft Whaler thatI bought in 1985. I did a complete restoration at that time. New console, new Yamaha, new Interlux inside and out and a leaning post from Birdsall. Bobby (dad Birdsall) told me it was the first one they ever built for a 17 Ft Whaler. He always kidded me about how much money he lost making it. Now it’s time for a new restoration. Just getting started. Good to see your restoration. Now it’s time to get mine looking good again.

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Nice. We definitely enjoyed doing our little restoration. We just released a video of fishing on the whaler offshore.

@bd_jiggin 2 года назад

Great looking boat! I’ve got a ‘65 17ft whaler myself. Still running strong & catching fish! Great boats. Nice restore

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Nice on your whaler. 65 is deff a classic. Thanks for the kind words on the restore. Plenty of more fishing to be done on it.

@DarolTuttle 2 года назад

I have the exact same boat. Same year hull even. I have a Yamaha 115 four stroke. I moved to Puerto Rico and bought it in Florida. I really don't know boating. So, I am learning as best I can on it. Right now, I am having a power steering issue. Your video is inspiring. Keep up the good work!

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@emorejhotepra2628 Год назад

I have seriously watched this video over 50 times and have shared it many times as well what a simple clean boat

@fishbluewater Год назад

Thanks! It’s definitely a great boat! We need to get out and do some more filming in it!

@alanmckenzie3228 2 года назад

Awesome video! Everything you said was spot on and very good restore, cool color you chose too. I bought my 88' Newtauk (Newport converted to Montauk) on Superbowl Sunday of 2020 and it has been the best thing I ever bought. She has taken me and 2 fishing buddies from San Diego to the Coronado Islands in Mexico for YT and used only 10-11 gallons of fuel. I will never sell that boat, it will go to my son and daughter when I'm in a walker. Tight lines and again, good video.

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏼

@SFROutdoors 2 года назад

some might say it is more fun fishing on little boats like these, we love punching through the inlet flying a couple flags on our 17ft bay boat

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Super fun and def a head turner. New video coming out today of the whaler going offshore for pelagic

@Adam12Designs 2 года назад

Beautiful 16 “custom”. The ProXS is a good match for that hull.

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Agree 👍🏻

@jackshittle 2 года назад

I remember being in 10th grade and me and my grandfather went to our slip to take out our brand new 13' Whaler to fish in the Manasquan River in NJ. He was enraged & disgusted (as was I) that somebody went in our boat & squeezed out a log of shit right in the middle of the boat. I had to use our net to try & scoop it up but it started breaking apart & falling through the spaces in the net. We eventually had to do a fresh water/high pressure wash down along with Clorox bleach. I wish back then they had security cameras (this was around 1985 or 1986). This 17' Whaler came out terrific! Great job!

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

WOW who in the right mind would do that. Crazy stuff in NJ. Thanks on the compliments on the whaler. We are happy with it and continues to put us on the fish.

@asemeleer2475 2 года назад

Nice job mate Very interest in the rod holder you have for trolling and on the side . Tnx

@asemeleer2475 2 года назад

Could you give me the info on the rod holders , were can I buy the same style. I have also a boston whaler classic 17 . Next month Im starting the rebuild . Tnx in advance 👍 Ps very nice build you did there

@fishbluewater Год назад

I don’t recall where they came from but you can Google removable rod holder or flat plate rod holder and should be able to find them online

@didijustbuymygrandmothersh9541 2 года назад

Great show I got a 17ft montack 1985 its great.

@fishbluewater Год назад

Thanks!

@SFROutdoors 2 года назад

Gotta love getting it done on a single engine no T-Top boat

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

We have been fishing alot more with it offshore. New video will be released tonight with the whaler

@Whalermansteve84 2 года назад

I love my 13 whaler. Wouldn’t trade it or sell it for anything!!! Great boats and very solid

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Def!!! New video coming out tonight fishing offshore with the whaler

@Whalermansteve84 2 года назад

@@fishbluewater I’m waiting on the outboards to get back into stock so I can repower. I have a 2006 15 Merc 4 stroke. It pushes it , but not fast enough for me lol

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

@@Whalermansteve84 more Powaaaa! 🤣

@Whalermansteve84 2 года назад

@@fishbluewater need a 40

@arielschoenfeld5407 Год назад

Nice I just bought a72 and haler today .I plan to restore it too!

@fishbluewater Год назад

Good luck!

@anthonydick4936 2 года назад

Would you mind sharing what the “textured” paint was that y’all did in the interior to better hide the spider cracks? Thanks!

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Sorry don’t know what specific paint it was but feel free to call Pride Auto & Marine in Pompano Beach. They will know as they painted the boat

@denispelosini5685 Год назад

Looking great. Do know each model is this one?

@bruceking8178 Год назад

Killer job!!! I have a 1967 whaler that I've been working on and your boat has steered me away from my original plan for the boat.You covered everything, but unless I missed it, where you got the console. Maybe you could give me the model and manufacturer or the width. I thank you, and once again super impressed by your vision!!! Tight lines, Bruce

@fishbluewater Год назад

The console was with the boat when we bought it. I believe it may have been purchased at a local marine flea market. Checkout CM Marine online. They have a number of aftermarket consoles that would work great

@bruceking8178 Год назад

@@fishbluewater Thanks for the info, and once again enjoy that beautiful boat!!!! Tight lines, Bruce

@FlyGuy1 2 года назад

Great job!! I have a 17’ Montauk from 1989 and was thinking about adding sea deck to it. I use the same power (115xs). How well do you think the current sea deck you have would fit the same hull but in white?

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

It’s all about personal preference. I chose gray this boat because I thought it would compliment the blue hull and the gray rub rail nicely. I thought it also might hide the dirt better. White would look just fine but I might go with something a little off white so it’s not too bright.

@UrbanFisherman 2 года назад

Nice looking boat 👍🏾

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Thanks

@josephmejia6746 Месяц назад

nice job brother God bless you

@familypalencia Год назад

hello, what kind of rough budget range would I have to plan for a similar project? Thanks for the video. I've always wanted a Montalk, but the new ones are out of my price range.

@fishbluewater Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Somewhere in the $25K to $30K range is a fair estimate

@jimbotentacion7599 Год назад

Nice job love the boat

@fishbluewater Год назад

Thanks!

@chuck8576 9 месяцев назад

Love the boat! Job well done. Where is the gas tank and any info on it? Thanks

@fishbluewater 9 месяцев назад

Fuel tank is above deck and strapped in under the leaning post

@calekight9312 2 года назад

Have the same year Newport that I have restored and I was wondering where you put your fuel tank and what size it is and what kind of range you get on a full tank

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Fuel tank is under the leaning post. It’s 12 gallons and range really depends on how you are running the boat but around 30 miles

@henryc8443 Год назад

Nice boat, about the live well tank did you install overflow hose? I didn't saw any holes in the tank.

@fishbluewater Год назад

Yes, it has a 1 1/2 inch overflow

@henryc8443 Год назад

Thank you

@jasonsmith7809 Год назад

im considering re-powering my montauk. Is the splash well constantly filled with water due to the weight of the 115?

@fishbluewater Год назад

No. It handles the weight fine

@countrywalklogistics7200 2 года назад

Any chance you can share the dims on the center console and the leaning post? Would be nice to know where I can get the rod holders.

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

The rod racks on the console are from Birdsall Marine in West Palm Beach. I can get you some measurements also

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Leaning post measures 19 inches deep by 26.5 inches tall and 30 inches wide. It was built by Birdsall. It also has a back rest that can flip forward or backwards.

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Console is 19 inches deep x 31 inches tall x 22 inches wide

@BlowtheBridge Год назад

How do you like the smaller center console? I just took out the enormous factory console on my vintage 17 Montauk. I'd like way more walk around room with a smaller one.

@fishbluewater Год назад

Love it. Create more room in the boat and a lot more fish ability

@BlowtheBridge Год назад

@@fishbluewater It's just wasting real-estate on a small boat. Great to know, thanks!

@user-eo5sw6wo6b 4 месяца назад

What brand is that stern light on the cowling?

@bret2972 2 года назад

Any hull modifications to handle the speed and weight of the 115?

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Nope. Handles the weight just fine as is. The newer 115 Pro XS is lighter than previous models

@stephanszymanski9348 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful build and equipment, what rod and reels are those ?

@fishbluewater 9 месяцев назад

Randy Towe rods and Shimano reels

@stephanszymanski9348 9 месяцев назад

@@fishbluewater thank you!

@KevinTheDiveKidd 2 года назад

I love it bro but I have an 15,5 whaler but am thinking what kinda seat I should put bro

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Really depends on how you are going to use the boat most often

@KevinTheDiveKidd 2 года назад

@@fishbluewater mostly for spearfishing

@252drew Год назад

Where did you get the flat ended rod holders?

@fishbluewater Год назад

You can search them online but they are hard to find now. I think it was West Marine back then

@xOLDGUYx 2 года назад

very nice

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Thanks

@issacrobertson Год назад

Hi, what rod and reel setups do you have? Are tge biutts allaluminum?

@fishbluewater Год назад

We have a lot of different rod and reels. Our live bait rods do have aluminum butts and we have some with slick butts also

@jerimahjohnson8698 Год назад

I have a 65 17ft whaler I'm redoing again. Need a new motor and console. What motor would you recommend buying that does not weigh too much? I crab and duck hunting out of it. No speed demon just don't want to change stance of how she sits. Also need to buy or build new console. Please advise sir.

@fishbluewater Год назад

The new Mercury 4 strokes are light yet plenty powerful. I would look at the 90hp. For console I would search for any FB whaler marketplace groups and see if you can find something there

@CHdollar06 2 года назад

Do you have a link to where you got those rod holders?

@fishbluewater Год назад

Don’t have a link but if you Google flat plate rod holders or removable rod holders you should be able to find them

@user-eo5sw6wo6b 4 месяца назад

what brand is the light on the cowling?

@fishbluewater 4 месяца назад

Unfortunately don’t know the answer to that one

@adrielmendoza801 2 года назад

How much did the total build cost?

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Hard to put a number on it because some of it was done through barter

@ryleybunn4688 2 года назад

Pimped out!

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

For sure.

@JimmyJammer1 5 месяцев назад

Isn’t that engine a little bit much , all the info I read says anything over a 90 is too heavy and too much.How big is fuel tank?

@fishbluewater 5 месяцев назад

Handles it just fine. 15 gallon tank

@anthonygiacchino2317 Год назад

How much did u spend in total?

@fishbluewater Год назад

That’s like asking a woman how old she is 🤣

@jasielm5258 2 года назад

The whaler runs!

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

She’s a runner she’s a track star!!

@baysidejim Год назад

When it’s all said and done, couldn’t you have bought a boat that’s just a couple of years old for the same money you have invested in that thing?

@fishbluewater Год назад

The way the market is today not likely but that’s not what it’s about when it comes to restoring classic hulls

@adriancarreras4020 2 года назад

Do a video of you fishing on it?

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

We will do a few of them!

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Gonna be releasing a offshore video today with the whaler

@gbass7328 11 месяцев назад

16' !!!

@fishbluewater 10 месяцев назад

title says different 😎

@gbass7328 10 месяцев назад

@@fishbluewater That title is wrong. Call Whaler and ask them how they advertised and sold those in 1972.

@fishbluewater 10 месяцев назад

@@gbass7328 nah I’m good with the title lol

@gbass7328 10 месяцев назад

@@fishbluewater 👍🏻

@gbass7328 Год назад

BW 16'

@teddobol 2 года назад

Horrible riding boat and no storage the two most important things about a boat. To each their own though.

@fishbluewater 2 года назад

Yes, it’s definitely not the boat you buy for either of those reasons but it’s a lot of fun inshore around the inlets and stuff like that

@TheDecguy 2 года назад

I agree it doesn’t ride like a deep V but if you learn how to cross a sea without hitting it head on it’s not that bad.

@alanmckenzie3228 2 года назад

But, the Boston Whaler will get you home safe. It is the boat so many other company boats compare their 17 foot boats too.

@Kyle-dg5sk Год назад

This beaut for sale? Lol

@fishbluewater Год назад

It may be in the near future

@Kyle-dg5sk Год назад

@@fishbluewater I’m in the market now but I’m no rush and have a few I’m interested in but I’ll hold out for this thing. Could I get in contact with you about it?

@fishbluewater Год назад

@@Kyle-dg5sk send me your email or phone number and I will reach out

@Kyle-dg5sk Год назад

Sent you my phone #/email through Facebook and instagram.