What boat is this?

[Fred81]

Hi,

First post, I know

The reason I came to this forum is the fact that I found a boat at an online auction the other day, and from the information on the website I cannot really find out which type of boat it is and in what year it was manufactured.

Below you will find all the photos I have.
The website says the type of boat is "Boston" which leads me to a "Boston Whaler".

The date of purchase: 2007, but from the looks of the front of the boat (edged, not round shaped) I figure it's not a model manufactured in 2007 or later, I think its a lot older.

The size of the boat is unknown, although the trailer it comes on has a length of 20.8 ft. so the boat must be shorter than that (19? 17? Common sizes for Boston Whaler 190 and 170 models.).

So from the looks I think it's a Boston Whaler Montauk or Sport, thing is that the rear of the boat, where the engine is located, is straight, and the Montauks I have found don't have this, they got a piece cut out for the engine.

So my question is:

Does anyone know if this is a Boston Whaler, what type it is and maybe what year of manufacturing?

I would really like to know, so I know what a price range is for it.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Bajansailor]

It does look very much like a Boston Whaler - perhaps even 15' (have you measured the overall length?).

Especially as it has the trademark Boston Whaler bow fairlead / navigation light fitting.

 

[landlockedpirate]

Its difficult to be sure from the pictures however I think it may be a Dell Quay Dory rather than a Whaler. I have seen quite a few Dell Quays sold as Whalers simply by changing the decals. I also think its more likely to be a 13ft hull.

Its difficult to tell the age because this design has changed very little since it was first produced in the 70's but I would agree that it looks older than 2007.

 

[Bajansailor]

Just a thought - if it is a Boston Whaler there should be a hull identification number engraved in the top starboard side of the transom - it will start with 'BW' and the two numbers it finishes with will be the year of build.

 

[Fred81]

Thanks for all the replies!

I should have mentioned that I did not actually go and see the boat 'live', I wanted to find out what I was going to be looking at before driving halfway through the country to see it, and do some research.

I am very happy to know that it could well be a Dell Quay Dory rather than a Whaler, and looking at the plate could give me what I need to know.

Those Dell Quay Dories really do look like Whalers, although less elegant. Also good to know the company who made them doesn't exist anymore (read that in another topic on this forum).

Again thanks a lot, I learned more than I could have hoped for.

 

[Salty John]

I think it is a Dell Quay, possibly the Dell Quay Eurosport 13. That reinforced wedge shaped section on the transom is quite distinctive.

 

[Nautical]

Thats defo a Dell Quay not a Boston Whaler.

 

[Nautorius]

It is a Dell Quay Dory Med 13..

It is the Dell Quay Dory Med 13 as developed by Fletcher in the late 1990's.

It looks like a DellQuay Europsport Hull but the Top deck is different. On that picture the engine well is all the way accross the stern and on the Eurosport 13 it was a seperate square engine well. Also the Moulding of the cockpit was of a design where there were two longitudinal benches towards the Bow and the Drivers console was supoported between them. This one has bench seats and a seperate steering console on the right. Definitely not an original Dell Quay Eurosport but the later Dell Quay Med 13.

I am sure that it was fletcher who bought the hull moulds and created the Med 13. Several original hulls were finished off by other boat builders like Freckleton Marine in Lancashire who used to mould boats like this one.

Hope that helps

Paul

 

[Fred81]

It is the Dell Quay Dory Med 13 as developed by Fletcher in the late 1990's.

And I think you are right, the few pictures of this model I have found do look very similar (although they are almost all in bad shape).

This boat wasn't very popular I suppose, since there aren't many of them around it seems, or maybe they weren't as "unsinkable' as they were advertised...

I will be going to have a look at it this weekend, and place a bid if I like it as a fishing boat.

 

[Nautorius]

Just one word of warning. They were supposed to be unsinkable because they had foam filled hulls. Unfortunately they did not always use Close Cell foam to save money. As a result some of the hulls are full of foam saturated with water that is very dangerous. Only way to know is look in between hulls or look at how low it is in the water.

Also be careful of engine size. Only recommended 25HP, I would not go bigger than 40HP 2 stroke!

Good useful boats though if you get one in good condition

Paul

 

[oldsaltoz]

Just one word of warning. They were supposed to be unsinkable because they had foam filled hulls. Unfortunately they did not always use Close Cell foam to save money. As a result some of the hulls are full of foam saturated with water that is very dangerous. Only way to know is look in between hulls or look at how low it is in the water.

Good useful boats though if you get one in good condition

Paul

Simple fix is a 5 inch hole cut through the transom, remove the wet material, squirt in some solvent to dissolve/remove any remaining foam, allow to dry and fill the void with foam pool sticks then repair the hole, done in a day.

Avagoodweekend......

 

[AndieMac]

Good point OldOz...... when we had our last alloy workboat (18 ft.) put into commercial survey, the entire under-deck void space was filled with what looked like swimming pool noodles (floats), and the deck re-attached (welded) over the top, as well as the under gunwhale areas. It had to have full positive bouyancy.

 

[Davy_S]

It is the Dell Quay Dory Med 13 as developed by Fletcher in the late 1990's.

Several original hulls were finished off by other boat builders like Freckleton Marine in Lancashire who used to mould boats like this one.


I always remember Arnie Holt, Freckleton Marine, building the CJR, and sea Hog boats years ago,I did not know he did the Dell Quay Dory, maybe it was similar to the CJR hull, or infact had a cabin stuck on it and renamed CJR, just a thought!

 

[Fred81]

Appearently, someone was convinced this boat IS a Boston Whaler and overbid me by a factor 5, which isn't worth it imo.

It's nice to see so much knowledge out there and even willing to share it.

Thanks again for the help and insights!