My sons-in-law want me to take their old [Boston Whaler boat] which has been under a tarp, on a trailer, in their backyard, for over 30 years. I have yet to inspect it.
An old registration says: 1980 BO/WH 104480E00000
What can I learn from this? I think that it is a 13 SPORT, built in May.
How else can I learn about this boat?
Thank you--steve g
Identify Boston Whaler 13-foot Hull
Re: Identify Boston Whaler 13-foot Hull
stephenpgadomski wrote:...An old registration says: 1980 BO/WH 104480E00000
What can I learn from this?
Not much. I would presume the "1980" might refer to the last date of registration. The "BO/WH" is not any sort of recognized code or abbreviation or acronym for Boston Whaler. The "104480E00000" conveys no meaning to me.
stephenpgadomski wrote:I think that it is a 13 SPORT, built in May.
I don't see your basis for any of that from the information you provided.
stephenpgadomski wrote:How else can I learn about this boat?
Your question is really a variation on a FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION by new owners of what they think is a Boston Whaler boat. Please read the answer at the FAQ, and, even better, read the whole FAQ.
The FAQ is a resource that is not part of the FORUM. There is an enormous amount of information collected at CONTINUOUSWAVE.COM that is not in the forum. The FAQ is located at
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/
The FAQ is in the REFERENCE section
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/
The REFERENCE SECTION is in the WHALER section
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/
The specific answer to your inquiry will be found in the FAQ at
Q1: How Old is My Boston Whaler boat?
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q1
More information on finding information that is part of the hull itself that will give positive identification is given in the second FAQ answer. See
Q2: Where is the Hull Identification Number?
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q2
stephenpgadomski wrote:Thank you--steve g
You are quite welcome. Many people come to the forum and don't know of the other resources.