Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler originally refers to a series of small open boats characterized by a fiberglass, foam cored, twin V-hull, outboard engine, and a center steering console. All these are manufactured by Boston Whaler, Inc. The Boston Whaler or simply Whaler was one of the manufacturers that earned a reputation for being a tough work boat in coastal New England waters. These boats have been purchased by coast guards, and naval units all over the world. This boat is also used for sport fishing, water skiing, runabout, and as a tender on larger yachts. Originally Boston Whaler boats were manufactured in Massachusetts, however the current manufacturing facility is in Edgewater, Florida. After numerous ownership changes over the years, Boston Whaler is currently owned by Brunswick Corporation in Lake Forest, Illinois. A special feature of this boat is that, the Boston Whaler boats will remain afloat when completely swamped with water. Because of the buoyancy, the deck normally floats above the water line allowing a swamped Whaler to be drained by pulling the drain plug at sea, and so the Boston Whaler is called 'the unsinkable'. Boston Whaler has been manufacturing boats since 1973. The 1993 Boston Whaler outrage model is about 19 feet long, has hull material of fiberglass/ composite. It has horse power of 150 hp with gasoline fuel. Other features include standard horizon vhf, raytheon256 fishfinder, richie compass, dual batteries, swim ladder, and cushion package. It also has loadrite trailer, anchor, lines, flares, and fire extinguisher.