Restoration complete! Here's the final video in the Boston Whaler 13 restoration series. have some great drone aerial views of the final boat cruise of the year in this little whaler. There's also shots of the sea trials we did to work out the bugs and get some tweaks in. This Boston Whaler was a lot of work to restore but worth the effort. We had a blast even when we were cruising the lake tweaking the engine. All the video was taken on Shearon Harris Lake in NC. Here's a link to the entire playlist: https://bit.ly/2J0AeMs You can also read the written articles here: https://extremediy.org/whaler-13-restoration/ Not all are published but I'll be adding more as time allows. The aerial view with the drone was challenging but fun to do. I'll have at least once video up in the future of me learning to fly a drone. The learning was done with an Eachine E58 drone which is much less expensive and replacement parts are cheap and readily available. I didn't crash that one too bad but did have some spectacular collisions! The aerial sequences were all shot with a Ximi X8SE 2020 drone and included a few "follow me" shots that worked out great (link below). One plus, I didn't drown the drone! Affiliate Links: Fimi X8SE 2020 Quadcopter: https://amzn.to/3kRZmSu Eachine E58 Drone: https://amzn.to/2UOQSkA Non Affiliate Links: Jamestown Distributors: https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/ Totalboat: http://www.totalboat.com/ 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Sea Trials 1:07 Engine Height 1:43 Introduction Aerial 2:26 Aerial Videography 8:00 Thanks and Ending #BostonWhalerRestoration #SeaTrials #FimiX8SE

In this video, I cover how to install a Sierra/Teleflex Safe-T QC Steering system on my Boston Whaler 13 Restoration. This is a complete installation from Helm to engine. I'll have some videos of the test runs on the water soon! Here's are affiliate link the parts I used in this video: Sierra Teleflex System: https://amzn.to/36QACXr Steering Wheel: https://amzn.to/34HqZYG Similar 85mm Hole Saw: https://amzn.to/34DFRXW In this video I mentioned that I would provide some History on Teleflex ownership. To the best of what I've been able to find, here it goes! Teleflex - Started in 1943, (Spitfire Radio controls, later focused on medical technology Teleflex Divested "Teleflex Marine" Business in 2011, Sold to HIG Capital 2013 Teleflex Marine changes name to "Seastar Solutions" 2014 Seastar solutions sold to American Securities LLC 2017 American Securities sells Seastar Solutions to Dometic Inc 2019 Dometic Groups changes name of "Seastar Solution" to Dometic Marine And technically that's where it stands now. Although one interesting fact is that Sierra International, who makes quality and dependable marine engine parts is part of the Seastar Dometic group. I could not find any information regarding that! 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Installing the Helm 6:00 Installing the Helm Bracket 7:00 Helm Bracket Torque 110-146 Inch Pounds 8:10 Helm Torque Specs 75-110 Ft Pounds 10:24 Installing the Wheel 11:12 Wheel Torque 240-430 inch Pounds 12:45 Installing the Teleflex Cable 13:40 Greasing the Teleflex Steering Rod 15:30 Installing the Cable to the Helm 17:20 Connecting Steering Rod to Engine 18:08 Wrapup #TeleflexSteering #BostonWhaler #Sierra

In this video I'll be mounting a Yamaha Outboard and CMC Jack Plate / Riser Plate. I'll cover the correct Outboard mounting height (relative to the cavitation plate) as well as rigging the Outboard. I'm getting close to finishing this Boston Whaler 13 Restoration. Should have it in the water soon! How to mount an outboard, set height and rig correctly. Here are a few affiliate links to product I used in Mounting this Outboard Motor: CMC Jack Plates: https://amzn.to/30d9cHi 0:00 Intro 1:10 Explanation of Transom Bolt Holes 3:33 Drilling the Transom 6:50 Raising the Engine Height 8:13 Correct Mounting Height 10:16 Routing Yamaha 703 Controller Cables 12:26 Connecting Power Cables to Yamaha Outboard 15:08 Connecting Controller Cabling 16:40 Connecting Throttle and Shift Cables 20:42 Mounting Outboard Remote Controller 21:46 Starting and Testing the Outboard Motor #outboardmotor #JackPlate #OutboardHeight #MountingOutboar #RiggingOutboard #YamahaOutboard #BostonWhalerRestoration

Watch how I modified the Bow and Anchor light for this Whaler 13 restoration. The navigation light is a stainless reproduction that came with a terrible led, I found a perfect replacement socket and led for it! I used a Perko anchor light and modified it to fit the traditional Whaler stern light fittings. I also used SAE 12v connectors for the anchor light which are much cleaner and waterproof than the traditional terminal strip. Here are some affiliate links to parts I used in this video: Bow Light: https://amzn.to/3jrppzL Stern Light Stanchion Mount: https://amzn.to/2D8aACC SAE Power Socket Sidewall Port: https://amzn.to/3gFVbHw SAE Extension Cable: https://amzn.to/3b9AZg2 Replacement Socket Nav Light: https://amzn.to/3hGWqay Nav Light LED Bulb: https://amzn.to/3lv3SIs LED Stern Light Replacement: https://amzn.to/32BCNuf Non-Affiliate Links: Stern Light (33") https://bit.ly/2YNwzX4

Watch how to install and wire a switch panel on this classic Boston Whaler 13 Restoration. As part of this, I also install a Faria tachometer and a relay to power the entire helm with a push of a button. I did this while the wood was still on the bench, making it easier to cut out the necessary holes. I use IP67 Waterproof connectors to wire in the lights and bullet connectors for the main power to the console. Below are Affiliate Links to items I used in this video: Switch Panel: https://amzn.to/3aRUSIa Ratcheting Crimp Tool: https://amzn.to/31qRocR Closed Barrel Crimp Tool: https://amzn.to/3jmm6Kn Dorman Relay https://amzn.to/2FMkECC Mini Horn: https://amzn.to/3hD1a1f Push Button Switch: https://amzn.to/32kX2MD Expandable Sleeve: https://amzn.to/32A0Iun Terminal Blocks: https://amzn.to/3knL1Nx Crimp Connectors: https://amzn.to/2CSaHlE Bullet Connectors: https://amzn.to/31qgF6R Link to Amphenol ATM Series IP67 Connectors: https://bit.ly/31tuZf3

Here's a video on how to install the rub rail on a Boston Whaler boat restoration. I also apply the official Boston Whaler decals in the appropriate locations. There was at least one mistake made along the way and I cover how to avoid making the same mistake when installing a boat rub rail. These whalers used a 3 part rub rail system. I opted to use only two of the parts which gives me the look and protection I was looking for. I used a heat gun to help with radiusing the vinyl rail. Two thing about using the heat gun, use the lowest setting if possible to not deform or damage the rail and use gloves! Parts List (affiliate Links) GE Silicone: https://amzn.to/3gpE2SY 10x1" 316 SS Screws https://amzn.to/2D5363w Rigid Drill Set: https://amzn.to/2D9ZVHy Heat Gun (similiar to the one I used) https://amzn.to/33hXwW0 Husky Mini Clamps https://amzn.to/3gzDXMV NON Affiliate Links: Decals: http://www.magicbrushsign.com (Authorized Boston Whaler Decal Source) Rub Rail: https://www.integritymarinecorp.com/ Parts R1078 and F878

Watch how I finish coat hull by priming & rolling and NOT tipping Topside Paint. Yep, I just rolled it on! Two coats of TotalBoat two part epoxy primer and 4 coats of Interlux Perfection two part polyurethane. I was able to work around the weather (too hot and humid) for a finished product that I think is close too if not professional looking! Kudos to Russel Brown's book, Rolling Perfection who writes extensively about this technique. You can read the written version of this article here: https://bit.ly/36kHavJ Here is a list of items I used in this phase of my Boston Whaler Restoration: TotalBoat TotalProtect https://amzn.to/2NELUU0 Interlux Perfection: https://amzn.to/31vta1x Ridgid Random Orbital Sander https://amzn.to/3fBIOwP 320 Paper for Sander https://amzn.to/31tJYpp Arroworthy Foam Roller https://tinyurl.com/y7xpwjsh Wooster T1Z Roller Cover: https://amzn.to/2YKzGzn Highlights of the video if you want to skip ahead: I'm lucky I caught a mistake at 17:05. Russel Brown's Technique, that's at 10:05 The modified final technique I used go to 19:33 #InterluxPerfection #RussellBrown #TwoPartPolyurethane

The next step in the Boston Whaler Restoration is to fair and sand the hull to prepare it for it's final finish paint. I also use a first coat of Totalboat Epoxy Barrier coat to highlight the defects and fair and sand those to provide the smoothest surface possible for the final finish coats of Interlux Perfection. One interesting note on where there was missing foam and soft spots. After some discussion with knowledgeable friends, we've concluded that the most likely cause was running the boat at speed with a compromised hull. The water entering the hull under those conditions would act like a power washer, eroding the foam. Regarding the PC-11 vs Marine-Tex here are affiliate links to the two there is a SIGNIFICANT price difference! You can read the written version of this video here: https://bit.ly/2QluIUO Marine Tex 14 oz. https://amzn.to/3hbY0BK PC-11 Marine Epoxy https://amzn.to/3hcCigQ Affiliate links to other products used in this video: Flexible Long Board https://amzn.to/3f6ruih Ridgid Random Orbital Sander https://amzn.to/3fBIOwP Fairing Compound: https://amzn.to/2XKsiSZ Total Protect Barrier Primer https://amzn.to/3f8Ih4k

In this video I deal with and do a hull restoration and damage repair to the outside port side chine that had major damage on this Boston Whaler 13. One of the side chines was completely compromised and I needed to do a comprehensive hull repair. You could see that it had been repaired before but in the state it was in, there had to have been major water intrusion. Ironically enough, there's no evidence of water in the hull (weight) but there are major voids (foam) and soft spots in the areas where the water would have come in. I suspect that when operated at speed, water came in through the void with great force and basically power washed the foam out! Here is a link to the written version of this video: https://bit.ly/3fCKHYO Here are some affiliate links to the materials I used: 1.5 oz Fiberglass Mat https://amzn.to/2yUCNLg TotalBoat 5:1 Slow Epoxy: https://amzn.to/2wV9Vla Milled Glass: https://amzn.to/3bTYuZw Finned Roller: https://amzn.to/2MhqZ8S Ridgid Random Orbital Sander https://amzn.to/3fBIOwP Wen Polisher Sander: https://amzn.to/39Yd0zH

Applying Totalboat Gleam 2.0 Spar Varnish to a Boston Whaler Mahogany interior. In this video, I go through all the steps, start to finish, that I am using on varnishing a Boston Whaler mahogany interior. This is a Super Sport interior for the Boston Whaler 13 restoration, so there's a lot of varnishing to do! The interior is African Mahogany and was handcrafted by Bob Latourelle of Haverhill. MA. I used the Totalboat Varnish Sealer/Primer and the Totalboat Gleam 2.0 spar varnish and am beyond pleased with the results. You can read the written version here: https://bit.ly/2XnrJ1s Here are some affiliate links to the products I used in this video: Totalboat Gleam 2.0 https://amzn.to/2yz6TDX Totalboat Varnish Primer/Sealer https://amzn.to/2WHTMIp Ridgid Random Orbital Sander https://amzn.to/3fBIOwP Redtree Badger Hair Brush https://amzn.to/2LMt78s Foam Rollers https://amzn.to/2LHsw7Z

In this video, I'll be getting the transom ready for painting. I'll be doing a transom hole repair and fairing (except for the engine mount holes) and reinforcing the repairs with fiberglass. I'll finish this by fairing the transom to get it ready for paint. Doing a transom hole repair should be a permanent fix and the method I use should last the life of the boat. Hopefully, this Boston Whaler Restoration will outlive me! Here are some affiliate links to the materials I'm using: Fairing Compound: https://amzn.to/2XKsiSZ 1708 BiAxial Mat: https://amzn.to/3eu8Gdq TotalBoat 5:1 Slow Epoxy: https://amzn.to/2wV9Vla Milled Glass: https://amzn.to/3bTYuZw Please visit out Amazon Storefront where you'll find many of the tools and materials we use in our videos. https://www.amazon.com/shop/josesextremediy There's still a lot more work to be done on the hull. There are a couple of areas with major damage that I'll be tackling in upcoming videos. Weathers been warming up so I can get to work on the transom and hull of this Whaler 13 restoration. It also means that others will be outside working, you'll hear chainsaws in the background and the wind playing havoc with my audio. That's the price you pay when working in an outdoor environment!

Watch how we take this Boston Whaler 13 off of the trailer and roll the boat over to do a hull repair and paint. This is the next step in my Boston Whaler restoration. This was easy, me and my son did this with no other help. It worked well for this 13 footer that weighs about 300 pounds. You can probably do this with a 15 footer as well. Thanks to my son Joseph, who helped out with this! Make sure to check out his channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr6WOA47T07_XP9IxpkeRA

How to topside paint your boat with the roll and tip method. Watch as I go through entire process of applying the topcoat paint. I used Total Boat Topside WetEdge in Classic Boston Whaler Blue. Most of this was rolled in but the most obvious spots like the Bow, Transom and sides I used the roll and tip method which gave great results. Boat painting can be challenging, but doable by most DIY how to folks.This boat restoration has been the most challenging so far. There has been a lot of fiberglass repair using epoxy resin, fairing compound, total boat primer and the list goes on. Here's a list of Parts I used for this Phase of the restoration: Totalboat Primer: https://amzn.to/32lPdEr TotalBoat Topside Wetedge Polyurethane: https://amzn.to/2Nl1g0G Pettit Performance Enhancer: https://amzn.to/2ChndY5 Red Tree Badger Brush: https://amzn.to/2ClaMuu Brush Cleaner/Spinner: https://amzn.to/36CAZm1 You can also read the written version of this video at: https://bit.ly/2Q3JVLqNo more sanding or Scrubbing! I've cleaned bronze oxidation before using wet sanding as part of my Boston Whaler restoration. This hardware came off of my Boston Whaler 13 restoration project. Truth be told, I did two pins this way and then came up with this method to do the others. Why? Sheer laziness on my part :D. Wet sanding is fine but it is tedious and time consuming. This method makes removing the oxidation easy. Mirror like clean brass is what I aim for here. Visit our Amazon storefront to see what tools and materials I use in most of my projects: https://www.amazon.com/shop/josesextremediy This helps support our channel as we earn commissions from sales.

How to prepare the interior of this Boston Whaler 13 for final painting. Step by Step preparation of the interior of this Boston Whaler 13 restoration for the final topcoat finish. I'll be sanding and adding Totalboat Totalfair fairing compound. Of course, I'll be sanding and repeating the process to get all of the gelcoat crazing and fiberglass defects cleaned up and ready for painting! I'll be getting the interior ready with Fiberglass paint primer, using Pettit EZ Prime. In my next Video, I'll be finishing the inside with TotalBoat Wetedge topcoat. Check the link below to the written article where I'll include links to all the products I used in this video. If you love restoring boats, watch this! Written Article with Links: https://extremediy.org/fiberglass-paint-primer-and-sanding-boston-whaler-restoration-part-7/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

See how I repair the bulkhead of this Boston Whaler restoration that had a large piece of missing fiberglass and Gelcoat. This Gelcoat repair is effective for non structural areas, I wouldn't do this on a hull or floor. The fiberglass repair can be done easily on this Whaler since there is a foam backing that the epoxy resin can adhere too. This gelcoat restoration will be undetectable when finished! My gelcoat repair kit mainly consisted of epoxy resin and milled glass thickener as well as the standard set of application and cleanup tools and materials. If you love restoring boats, watch this! Here is a Link to the Written Article of this video: https://extremediy.org/fiberglass-gelcoat-repair-boston-whaler/ Here are some affiliate links to the materials I'm using: Fairing Compound: https://amzn.to/39Hr3I7 TotalBoat 5:1 Slow Epoxy: https://amzn.to/2wV9Vla Milled Glass: https://amzn.to/3bTYuZw One thing I should add, I didn't capture this on video, but you should grind away the edges and some of the substrate to give the epoxy a good base to adhere too.

In this video, I'll be reconstructing the transom on the Boston Whaler 13 Restoration. The port side of the transom has been cut out in the past to make room for the steering rod. I decided to do a fiberglass transom repair on this and I've completely rebuilt the transom to it's original form. You can see the Materials List Link in the description below. I'll be using a transom cable mount so won't need the cut out. You can watch as I restore this transom to it's original factory condition, including the hole for the lift/tow eye. The fiberglass repair will be reinforced with wood, fiberglass and an epoxy fiberglass resin for structural strength. If you love restoring boats, watch this! See the materials list on my website article: https://extremediy.org/boston-whaler-transom-repair/

Here's a technique I picked up along the way during various boat restorations. See how I fill in small holes in the fiberglass topside (and hull) on my Boston Whaler 13 restoration and lock them in so there won't be small plugs working their way out in the future! These are usually small screw holes left over from past installations of radios, depth finder transducers etc. My fiberglass repair kit consisted of: Epoxy, Fairing compound and small swatches of fiberglass mat. (Link available in written article link below) DIY Instructions for small holes in fiberglass repair. Small hole Fiberglass Boat Repair. If you love restoring boats, watch this! There is a complete materials list on the written version of this at: https://extremediy.org/boston-whaler-restoration-small-fiberglass-hole-repair-part-4/ Check out my Boston Whaler restoration project play list: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3JbbLN-m3NuYVIJ-ZzGj8g

See how to clean brass with homemade brass cleaner hack. Easily clean bronze, brass and copper using this easy method. this is an easy DIY brass cleaner, all of the materials are usually in your kitchen! It's cool as anything to see the electrical and chemical reaction eating away and converting the brass oxidation. No more sanding or Scrubbing! I've cleaned bronze oxidation before using wet sanding as part of my Boston Whaler restoration. This hardware came off of my Boston Whaler 13 restoration project. Truth be told, I did two pins this way and then came up with this method to do the others. Why? Sheer laziness on my part :D. Wet sanding is fine but it is tedious and time consuming. This method makes removing the oxidation easy. Mirror like clean brass is what I aim for here. Visit our Amazon storefront to see what tools and materials I use in most of my projects: https://www.amazon.com/shop/josesextremediy This helps support our channel as we earn commissions from sales.

In part 3, I'll be doing a fiberglass repair of a fairly large hole in the anchor locker of this 1966 Boston Whaler Restoration. Materials List available in link below. I've already laid a bed of thickened epoxy resin in the hole for this boat restoration. Not really part of a fiberglass hole repair, but in this case, it adds a substantial base to the repair. Any future anchors bouncing in this locker shouldn't cause any serious damage! For Fiberglass resin I used epoxy resin on this repair and six layers of fiberglass. I started with two layers of woven fiberglass mat and then four subsequent layer of chopped fiberglass mats in two weights, 1.5 ounce and then .39 ounce. I think the results are pretty solid! If you love restoring boats, watch this! Here's a written version of this video , including my fiberglass repair kit parts used on my website: https://extremediy.org/boston-whaler-restoration-anchor-locker-fiberglass-repair-part-3/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

See how I fix fiberglass delamination on this 1966 Boston Whaler 13 restoration. IT was fairly severe but I was able to get this fixed so it is undetectable and solid now! Materials List in the link below I'll also cover filling in holes and other defects using epoxy resin with various additions of milled glass as a thickener for this Boston Whaler Restoration. If you love restoring boats, watch this! There are links to Materials Used in the link below: TotalBoat Epoxy: https://amzn.to/2OSb1Ev Milled Glass: https://amzn.to/2MjnjEv 60ml Syringes: https://amzn.to/2IUCEcx Read the Full Written Article : https://extremediy.org/whaler-restoration-fiberglass-repair-part-2/

I'm restoring an old (1966) Boston Whaler restoration. One of the first things I want to do is take the Norman pins out so I can do a complete renovation of the inside of the boat.Also I want to restore these old norman pins (cleats). What I found is that the Norman pins had basically welded themselves together with corrosion. See how to remove and restore norman pins. I got these Norman Pins out without marring or damaging the Brass. More importantly, see how I was able to restore these Norman pins on this classic Boston Whaler. If you love restoring boats, watch this!