How much weight can a 13 foot Boston Whaler hold?
Capacity. The 13 Standard seats six people, with a total cargo capacity of 1,200 lbs. and a swamp capacity of 1,600 lbs.
How fast does a 13 Boston Whaler go?
34-MPH is about tops for that hull design. You will read people claiming 40-MPH but that is not possible, even with a 50- or 60-HP engine. The hull is not designed for high speeds and will not break away enough to attain it.
What size anchor do I need for a 13 foot Boston Whaler?
5-10lb. navy style anchor is what you want. will fit in the bow locker as well.
Will a Boston Whaler sink?
It is nearly impossible to sink a Boston Whaler, even with water intrusion. However, boats with water that entered the hull are heavier, causing reduced performance, and can suffer from fiberglass delamination.
Can a 13 foot Boston Whaler sink?
well… it can’t sink.
Is the Boston Whaler 13 in good condition?
Good overall condition! Severe delaminiation on bow of 1966 Boston Whaler 13 There was also a significant hole in the anchor locker. I presume from having an anchor bouncing around in there during it’s 52 years of use. Surprisingly, the fiberglass in that area of the boat was less than 1/8” thick.
What kind of boat is the Boston Whaler?
Boston Whaler 13 A powerboat built by Boston Whaler, the 13 is a runabout vessel. Boston Whaler 13 boats are typically used for day-cruising, watersports and freshwater-fishing. These boats were built with a fiberglass modified-vee; usually with an outboard and available in Gas.
Do you need to restore a Boston Whaler?
Each of these have been increasingly more demanding in the amount of restoration required. This Boston Whaler 13 I just bought (Less than 2 weeks after selling the SeaBoss) is no exception. Actually, it will require a significant amount of restoration to make it sea worthy again, not that I would take this boat out in Blue water.