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by Chevy57
Thu Apr 09, 2026 2:29 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: FS: 1975 SPORT 15 $5,000 in New York
Replies: 0
Views: 787

FS: 1975 SPORT 15 $5,000 in New York

For-sale: a 1975 SPORT 15 with 1999 Mercury 60-HP with a trailer for $5,000 in Binghamton, New York 13905, stencil number 5A0037 HIN BWH6539J788. CONTACT: call or text Kevin at 607 766 1518 IMG_3154.jpeg IMG_3155.jpeg IMG_3156.jpeg This was the 37th boat out of the mold for the 15-footer. A Sunbrell...
by Chevy57
Fri Aug 09, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1970 13-footer: Advice for Restoring Cockpit Surface
Replies: 2
Views: 11346

1970 13-footer: Advice for Restoring Cockpit Surface

I am restoring a 1970 SPORT 13. The aft cockpit deck at the stern is worn down from the fuel tank and battery sliding around. The gel coat is crazed. I have ground off some of the crazed gel coat. Q1: can finishing resin be used to coat the areas that have been ground down? Q2: or, do I need to use ...
by Chevy57
Thu Aug 08, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1970 SPORT 13: Risk of Adding Hull Weight in Repair Process
Replies: 2
Views: 11098

Re: 1970 SPORT 13: Risk of Adding Hull Weight in Repair Process

Thanks for the great information. No I don’t think it’s unsafe based on the data you provided. I also added a Kent fab transom riser bracket and removed the set back bracket that was on it so I feel like I’m kinda back to where we started. I appreciate the perspective.
by Chevy57
Wed Aug 07, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1970 SPORT 13: Risk of Adding Hull Weight in Repair Process
Replies: 2
Views: 11098

1970 SPORT 13: Risk of Adding Hull Weight in Repair Process

Q1: will adding 60-lbs [in the process of making a repair] to the hull of a SPORT 13 that that weights 280-lbs cause the boat to become "too heavy"? BACKSTORY I am restoring a 1970 SPORT 13 hull where the gel coat layer has failed. At this point the weight of the hull is 280-lbs. My initia...
by Chevy57
Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Hull Weight of 1970 SPORT 13
Replies: 5
Views: 3482

Hull Weight of 1970 SPORT 13

I have just purchased my first Boston Whaler boat, a 1970 SPORT 13. This hull has several breaches of the laminate. I want to [deduce the weight of retained water in the hull] before I start restoration. Q1: how much should a 1970 SPORT 13 weight? Here are [weights at two configurations]: Bare hull ...