Beautiful boat and excellent job on the restoration. I am also in South Florida and owned a 13 Whaler for 12 years, and then a 17 like yours (a 1994) for 29 years. Bought both new. They are the best boats, but the 17 classic is the best of the best. It is light, but strong, and extremely versatile, and you can stand up in it to con it. I have the rear seat in mine and the bow cushion. It is like a mini-van. I have had seven people in it comfortably for cruising or going to a sand bar like you, yet I can trailer it anywhere, and it fits in my garage. Fishing, cruising, diving, or just hanging out. And you show what shallow water you can navigate through. I have had mine out into the Gulf Stream a number of times as well. And it is very good on gas. No complaints. I hope you enjoy it for many more years. And you will likely sell it for more than you have in it.
@demetrioperez7945
2 жыл бұрын
Seeing the change in each video from when you bought the boat and began the project to now is incredible. You did a great job restoring the teak. You had the kids involved too; a great family project. Fair winds and following seas to you and your family.
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for tuning in and following on our journey.
@johncaster8037
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding Work gentlemen! Well done!
@gschnog
2 жыл бұрын
Great work. Looks beautiful and seems to perform well. Enjoy.
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@josephvillarreal6977
2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done! Classic Look
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@markollivier1010
2 жыл бұрын
NICE JOB ! I love seeing other classic Whalers come back to life. I helped my girlfriend do a rebuild & repower on her 1990 Montauk last year. Since you asked......I would suggest a nice stereo, amp, speakers on the sides of the console with LED's. 4 additional LED's on the corners of the console facing front and back. The LED's are great at night. And Lastly.. a DUAL BETTERY setup with an automatic charging relay ( ACR ) & an onboard battery tender. ALL of the accessories run off of a Deep Cell House Battery so that the Starting Battery is ONLY used for starting the motor. With the ACR & Battery tender you're guaranteed that your batteries are always in tip top shape.
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comments and ideas. We thought about radio and two batteries but my budget ran well over. The boat will primarily be used by my boys so i got them a blue-tooth radio. later on they can add a system. I did my part. Also i am using a solar powered battery charger which seems to do the job.
@patrickgannon8098
Жыл бұрын
Great job awesome, I have a 1970 17' or 16'7" Boston Whaler nauset, have issues with Mercury 4 stroke Bigfoot motor, anyway since sitting in driveway it needs some TLC but hoping when cleaned and a little touch up with paint, hoping it comes out looking even half as good as yours.
@buttheadsmith7012
2 жыл бұрын
Great set of videos. We did add a narrow 3 step ladder to the Left rear for getting in because I hate the over the rail ladders. It works well.
@rborroto
3 ай бұрын
I would recommend that you replace the rear Bimini top straps with stainless support poles with stainless fittings (you can use quick release hinge to quickly lower it completely). That will allow you to fold the top into a boot and keep it upright. It can stay up but inside its boot.
@LazyLocations
2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Awesome boat.
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks much appreciated
@hotchihuahua1546
Жыл бұрын
They are such a work horse and can handle some rough seas !
@robertvich
2 жыл бұрын
Came out awesome!! Enjoy!
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@smokster0604
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic job awesome...
@gjaleman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@jeffreysmall5259
2 жыл бұрын
Looking good 👍 👌 😎 old faithful...
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mauriziolagaxio4954
2 ай бұрын
I love Boston Whalers
@bertbuchanan4198
2 жыл бұрын
Add a nice swim ladder to the transom. Martin Marine makes one specifically for the Montauk. I have one on my Montauk and love the functionality of it.
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
I plan in putting that same one in this winter. The only thing holding me back is I don’t want to put any more holes in the boat. Definitely needs one thiugh
@ryanhernandez2414
Жыл бұрын
sweet little whaler
@miguelperry5721
2 жыл бұрын
TOP NOTCH!!!
@freshsaltyfries5078
Жыл бұрын
Looks great how does it ride in the chop?
@bilelrezgui292
2 жыл бұрын
🤙🤙🤙 good job
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ricardozambrano3576
2 жыл бұрын
Estás lanchas están diseñadas para lago o mar
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
Las dos pero no para alta mar
@ninagarbarino3200
2 жыл бұрын
Where are the console cup holders from?
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
They are duo cup holders from taco marine with the center to hold cell phones
@mannyvazquez4380
2 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome! You definitely look like you can put at least 16 Belenites in tangas on there. I know that’s why you built it…😜 Great Job!
@gjaleman
2 жыл бұрын
That's the plan!
@anthonykontos7931
Жыл бұрын
What hp what was the top speed of this setup?
@gjaleman
Жыл бұрын
What you mean. It’s 90 hp engine. Top speed is 42mph at around 5500 rpm
@anthonykontos7931
Жыл бұрын
@@gjaleman can you put a big horse power motor on it? I found a similar boat thinking about buying it.
@gjaleman
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonykontos7931 it’s rated max 115hp. It’s really all about weight on the transom. This particular boat is 40 years old. I wouldn’t put anything more and add stress to an already old transom.
@ronvanb1
9 ай бұрын
Are the 90 and 115 the same size and weight? I thought on the Mercury it’s just a difference in tuning. I just bought a project Boston Whaler. I’m not even sure if it’s a Montauk or a modified Super Sport. It’s a 1983. Where did you get the faux teak flooring?
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