Boston Whaler 13 sport questions

[heatherjoy]

Well we went to the boat show today looking to repower a boat we have, and fell in love with the 13 ft whaler instead.<br /><br />The boat is a 2004 Boston Whaler 13 Sport, 40 hp Mercury 2 stroke, Bow cushions, comfort package, bow rail, galvanized trailer. <br /><br />Total is $10,995<br /><br />They include a 3 year warranty on the engine, a free gift (GPS, ect).<br /><br />Now my question is, how fast will this boat go? I was told 30 but that seems low, I was thinking 35 mph.<br /><br />Is there anything I should be concerned about? <br /><br />I plan to use the boat along the Maine cost among the islands, its not rough usually.<br /><br />How will this boat ride?<br /><br />Thanks for any input,

 

[11 footer]

Re: Boston Whaler 13 sport questions

heather,<br />A 13foot Boston Whaler is the best 13foot boat you can buy, I haven't been out on a new 130 but if its anything like any of the other whalers I've been in you'll love it. I currently own two of them,<br />a Sport-11 and a Montauk, you won't be dissapointed.<br /><br />I think a 130 with a 40Merc should bring low 30's for top end, but am really not sure.<br /><br />For more preformance info check out this wed site, its the best whaler site on the net,<br />www.continuouswave.com<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Old Jarhead]

Re: Boston Whaler 13 sport questions

November '03 I was at the local Boston Whaler dealership to pickup something for my 160 Dauntless when I spotted a 130 Sport with a big red bow setting in a parking spot in front of the store.<br /><br />Of course I had to ask the salesman what the deal was on the little Whaler... It was the last '03 they had in stock. I wasn't lookng for another Whaler but it was marked down so I just had to check it out.<br /><br />I thought I'd see just how much I could get them to come down (just for fun). You guessed it. An hour later I was driving home with a new 130 Sport in tow. The deal was just too good to pass up!!<br /><br />I'll tell you Heather, the longer I have the 130 the more I love it!!!<br /><br />Speed... I have the 25HP 4 stroke. I get about 27-28MPH @ WOT (GPS) with a normal load (2 batteries, bowmount trolling motor, 6gal fuel, 54qt cooler, fishing gear and a 180lbs. of yours truly).<br /><br />Ride... Anything over a moderate chop is uncomfortable. I use mine for lake and skinny water Gulf fishing (Florida).<br /><br />What should you be concerned about?... Neglecting your chores and spending waaaay to much time on the water <br /><br />I would suggest, as with any boat purchase, you take a sea trial with your normal load and under condictions you'll be using your boat...<br /><br />Good luck...