Boston Whaler Owner's and Maintenance Manuals PDF

The history of the Boston Whaler brand began shortly before the foundation of the company. In the mid-50s, the inventor and founder of Dick Fisher drew attention to a new material - polyurethane foam - and came to the conclusion that it can be used in shipbuilding.

By trial and error, the Boston Whaler 13 was born in 1956, and in 1958 the company began mass production in Massachusetts. The boat aroused great interest among buyers. It was lightweight in comparison with similar competitor models made of other materials. This made it possible to install motors of lower power without loss in speed.

Also attracted by a large carrying capacity and unsinkability. In support of the latter, in 1961, the famous American magazine Life published photos of how Dick Fisher, being in the middle of the lake, saws the boat in half. Contrary to expectations, both halves remained afloat, and the inventor was even able to get to the shore using the stern with a motor.

Despite the fact that the Boston Whaler positioned its boats for recreational ponds, the US Navy and the Coast Guard drew attention to its products. Boats were actively used in the Vietnam War and in rescue operations on rivers and lakes.

Since 1969, the company managed to change three owners and suffered a number of financial setbacks, but the Boston Whaler proved that it produces not only unsinkable boats, but it is not going to sink to the bottom. In 1996, the Boston Whaler was acquired by the Brunswick Boat Group and now makes a significant contribution to the corporation.

The lineup

The company produces fiberglass fishing boats with an outboard motor with a length of 3.4 to 13 meters. The shipyard lineup includes 7 lines, which include about 40 models. The Super Sport and Montauk series are represented by small boats with a minimum set of functions, some models are equipped with a center console. Vantage Bowriders are more comfortable than previous series.

Models Dauntless and Outrage - Fish & Ski boats, stand out for multitasking, suitable for fishing and outdoor activities. The Realm series includes cabin cruise boats with all the necessary amenities. The Conquest line mainly consists of cabin boats with a hardtop and a closed saloon.