The Land Cruiser of Boats (2 Viewers)

[smkymntn]

Well I am doing my part to stimulate the economy and am picking up this beauty on saturday.

1993 boston whaler 16SL, 75 merc

Had a 13' years ago and have always wanted another whaler.

The local lakes will never be the same

 

[Turkeypen]

I'll second that! Boston Whaler is my favorite boat (love the tri-hull!) A close second is the "Carolina Skiff," which is excellent for shallow sounds of NC.

Thanks for stimulating the economy this week! I took care of last week with my new FJC purchase! Looks like Marshall will have to pony up next week.

 

[BELMONT148]

If BW's are the Land Cruiser of boats then that model would be an FJ45LV.

Never seen a 16SL before. Kinda looks like a pre-cursor to the newer Ventura line. Like a DC Dauntless. Nice rare find.

Jeremy

 

[smkymntn]

they only made them from 91-94- it was what the whaler guys refer to as the Reebok era, as that is who owned them at the time. They were almost 25k back in 93 so were a marketing flop and the purists dont like the v hull. Personally I dig it

 

[proinv]

Nice, I concur about the BW - a real cult following. I just bought a 20' Hurricane w/Yamaha 150 four stroke.

Now the quest for water.

 

[smkymntn]

Those hurricanes look sweet. I had to look them up to see what they looked like. Which 20 did you get? It seems there are a lot of choices.

 

[proinv]

GS 201 Fun Deck -
Hopefully I will be on the IC Waterway Sunday - Tuesday.

 

[IndianDoc]

Wet ride

Oh that's going to be sooooo nice at the boil this year!! You are bringing it we hope. Congrats nice BW.

 

[smkymntn]

Ok, so I just got back from a 1000 mile round trip. Left WNc at 4am, got to Jax at noon. Pull into driveway of boat owner and this !#$^$ is a total wreck, corrosion everywhere, cracks in the actual hull, motor barely ran. Needless to say I told the guy to stick it. I dont what peoples definition of excellent condition is but it was all I could do to blow up. I just said no thanks and drove home. The saving grace is my 10 year old daughter came with me and we had a blast hanging out, so the day was somewhat salvaged. Sorry Doc, my phone charger died and didnt get your call till I got home about half hour ago. Going to look at another whaler and hopefully lock in a good fathers day.

 

[proinv]

Ok, so I just got back from a 1000 mile round trip. Left WNc at 4am, got to Jax at noon. Pull into driveway of boat owner and this !#$^$ is a total wreck, corrosion everywhere, cracks in the actual hull, motor barely ran. Needless to say I told the guy to stick it. I dont what peoples definition of excellent condition is but it was all I could do to blow up. I just said no thanks and drove home. The saving grace is my 10 year old daughter came with me and we had a blast hanging out, so the day was somewhat salvaged. Sorry Doc, my phone charger died and didnt get your call till I got home about half hour ago. Going to look at another whaler and hopefully lock in a good fathers day.

astardB! I hate when that happens. That seller should be strung up for not disclosing details. There is probably a better deal out there anyway.

 

[smkymntn]

Found the better deal- not a better price- but we all know you cant base quality on price. Just got the Bimini installed and am heading to the lake this weekend. Will post pics when I get them.

 

[proinv]

Found the better deal- not a better price- but we all know you cant base quality on price. Just got the Bimini installed and am heading to the lake this weekend. Will post pics when I get them.

Cool, cant wait to see it.

 

[smkymntn]

heres a promised side shot

 

[Southeast Overland]

sweeeeeet

 

[proinv]

Nice...meet us at URE this weekend Sun-Wed. I will have the boat on Badin Lake Monday and Tuesday. Nice lake and plenty of room to play.

 

[smkymntn]

wish I could- have family coming into town- how far is Badin from asheville?

 

[smittycrusher]

That boat is awesome! Congrats!

Any pinstripes on that rig yet?

Smitty

 

[proinv]

About 140miles. Check out Lake Lure on 74 east of Asheville about 25miles.

 

[90FJ62]

If you hit lake lure let me know. i live only a few miles from there and would like to come check out the boat....


Dave

 

[Trollhole]

If you come over to Jocassee which is about as far from you as it is for me I'll show you how to catch these.