Does your boat define you? I bought another boat.. lol

[MK1MOD0]

As for tunes, get a splash proof soundbar, and call it good.

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Boston Whalers are really great boats. I know you've owned some really amazing boats, but for what this is you did extremely well. You may even have more fun with it as you won't be concerned with every little nick or bump.

 

[mbrown2]

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@RiverDave I highly recommend some redneck kustomization with stickers!

Cup holders are friggen tight!...

 

[brgrcru]

Oh it seems you care . I see jet boats , didn’t make your list of boats to hang out with.

 

[Desert Whaler]

I'm a self admitted Whaler Dork and I've never seen that model either.
I think there was a 'similar' one called a Ventura or something along those lines.
Yours appears to be an 18 Outrage Hull, with a deck cap . . . (could be wrong).
Cool and unique . . . be interesting to hear how it handles with that power . . . a dry 18 Outrage hull only weighs 1200 Lbs.

One thing will be interesting is if they used the same size fuel tank as the 18 Outrage, it's 62 gallons !
We only keep about a 1/4 tank of fuel in our 18 Outrage cause we usually do short local trips and no need to lug around 40 extra gallons of fuel weight.

Nice find, hope it works out for You !

 

[pkrrvr619]

Perfect for Parker!

 

[RaceTec]

I would pull that boat up to Fox's on a holiday weekend with no hesitation! Run it! Bash it! Looks like a great boat for your kids!

 

[DWC]

No RD, a boat does not define me. Boating defines me in general. My goal is to get on the water a least a couple of days a week. I steal my boys inflatable and rip around the harbor sometimes. I try to boat when we travel as well. It is pretty funny the way people treat or act depending on what type of boat you are running.

It’s very interesting. The number of people that wave at you when you cruise by in a twin OB toon vs single OB toon is pretty funny.

 

[River Runnin]

Ya Only get a ski Cruiser like that! .... If'n you're feel'n your age!

Weirdly as passionate about boats as I always have been I never really let a boat define me, or define someone else to me.. I hang out with guys with flats, v drives, outboards.. big turbo stuff, blown shit, naturally aspirated.. cats, flats, pontoons, open bows, closed bows, even whalers and fish rigs.

^^^ But notice there be NO River Jets or Jet Boats!^^^

.... Plus having a PNW boat down here Just makes me a loaner! .... Even if it is the Coolest!

But seriously! .... I'd only Judge those in Wave Tractors!!

 

[havasuhusker]

I never understood why people give a crap what kind of boat you have. Clean it up and have fun! Eff the haters.

 

[HCP3]

It has a CP look to it (hull) if you squint hard

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Twin Turbo LS it!

 

[dezrtracer]

Keep it and run it . Maybe put some big power and some tunes in it down the road . I like the idea of a " fuck it " boat .....

 

[SJP]

I am going to start looking for the boat I had when I was 16. 18 FT Checkmate glitter blue with glitter pink, purple and silver. MERC Black MAX 250 OB. My wife might not let the boys drive it but I think she will come around.

 

[BajaT]

 

[nameisbond]

I've seen these Whaler's before. Dealer had one in the showroom when my dad bought his Whaler new in 1984/5 time frame.

 

[sonicss31]

I’m not a boat snob as an old friend once told me and I agree, “ it’s all relevant”. No matter if you have the baller boat or Jon boat with small outboard hanging on the transom, we’re all having fun on the water.

 

[yz450mm]

Shit that gets all over the place:
1. Anti-seize
2. Cheeto dust

3. CV grease

 

[Riverbottom]

Isn't a Merc. 488 one of the inline 4 -cylinder motors that uses one big block Ford cylinder head ?

 

[carlski77]

DAVE,
Give it to your kids a starter boat, it is perfect for them. they can ski, tube, wakeboard, they have some independence down the road!!!!

 

[Joe mama]

Shit I would rock that in the channel all day. Wedge that bitch full throttle between the MTIs and DCBs and make some new friends.

 

[Deckin Around]

Is that the boat that cruised with flipper the dolphin?

 

[2Driver]

I like it, cool boat, huge belly fuel tank. I guess they were marketed for off shore or bigger water fishing.

I bet it cleans up super nice. I’d check it over for surprises then go run it and figure it out from there.
Be surprised if the through exhaust is stock.

 

[dread Pirate]

Drag it around behind the MH and tour the Pacific Northwest lakes and rivers. Take it to Alaska!

 

[poncho]

Thats neat.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

So I was kinda thinking the other night over a few beers.. and I’m reading that thread that now turned into tattoos and how some people prejudge others with certain kinds of ink..

Well in my rabbit hole of thought I started thinking back to the old hotboat days and how all the guys from cars and tunnels hung out with each other.. and the v drive guys etc..

Nowadays it seems like the DCB clan sticks together and the MTI guys kinda go there own way.. the tradition 23-28 MCOB guys are all kinda together..

Weirdly as passionate about boats as I always have been I never really let a boat define me, or define someone else to me.. I hang out with guys with flats, v drives, outboards.. big turbo stuff, blown shit, naturally aspirated.. cats, flats, pontoons, open bows, closed bows, even whalers and fish rigs.

I think the biggest question I ever have is “does it run? And is the beer cold? Lol.

Anyhow that brings me to the boat I bought.. I guarantee you have never seen one before.. I know I haven’t, and even my friends that are BW experts were like “wtf? Never seen one of those before!” Lol.


Ever seen an Small block IO Boston Whaler? It’s actually a pretty cool little boat and doesn’t have the typical BW lines.

I’m a little torn on what to do with it.
Do I just sell it and make a little bit? (6,500 if you are wondering)
Do I take a que from @DaytonaBabe and just keep it as a “fuck it” boat?
Do I have the interior redone in Mexican blankets and pour some money into it but make it ghetto fabulous?
Do I pull the motor and put some power in this biatch and make it a BW sleeper that runs low 70’s or more?


Will you judge me if you see me in it? Will you still be my friend? Lol View attachment 1143472 View attachment 1143473 View attachment 1143474 View attachment 1143475 View attachment 1143476 View attachment 1143477 View attachment 1143478 View attachment 1143479 View attachment 1143480 View attachment 1143481

Damn...looks like RE sales really did tank!!!! guess it's hold on to your hats and tighten your belt...

 

[HNL2LHC]

I keep telling the wife that I want a boat that I don’t care about. Would be willing to have one the looks like crap bit totally reliable. DB & James boat rocks and to see the HIC sticker front center makes me smile each time it is posted.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Looks like Bubbles 2022

 

[Lavey5150]

Great p/u Question is, if you sawzall that thing in 1/2 wil she float

 

[Riley1]

Answer to the thread title. kinda. lol

Answer to the second to last question. Yes.

To the last question. Maybe.

 

[Rayson1971]

Boating is a life style not a status symbol.

 

[boatdoc55]

Shit that gets all over the place:
1. Anti-seize
2. Cheeto dust

No Chit!! When I got to the shop in the mornings I'd just dab a few drops of anti-seize and blue wheel bearing grease behind my ears and start the day.

 

[boatdoc55]

Isn't a Merc. 488 one of the inline 4 -cylinder motors that uses one big block Ford cylinder head ?

Yes, it also uses the pistons and rods.

 

[rivermobster]

I wish I woulda kept my dad's 14ft Crestliner...

That looks like a really fun boat.

 

[Shlbyntro]

So I was kinda thinking the other night over a few beers.. and I’m reading that thread that now turned into tattoos and how some people prejudge others with certain kinds of ink..

Well in my rabbit hole of thought I started thinking back to the old hotboat days and how all the guys from cars and tunnels hung out with each other.. and the v drive guys etc..

Nowadays it seems like the DCB clan sticks together and the MTI guys kinda go there own way.. the tradition 23-28 MCOB guys are all kinda together..

Weirdly as passionate about boats as I always have been I never really let a boat define me, or define someone else to me.. I hang out with guys with flats, v drives, outboards.. big turbo stuff, blown shit, naturally aspirated.. cats, flats, pontoons, open bows, closed bows, even whalers and fish rigs.

I think the biggest question I ever have is “does it run? And is the beer cold? Lol.

Anyhow that brings me to the boat I bought.. I guarantee you have never seen one before.. I know I haven’t, and even my friends that are BW experts were like “wtf? Never seen one of those before!” Lol.


Ever seen an Small block IO Boston Whaler? It’s actually a pretty cool little boat and doesn’t have the typical BW lines.

I’m a little torn on what to do with it.
Do I just sell it and make a little bit? (6,500 if you are wondering)
Do I take a que from @DaytonaBabe and just keep it as a “fuck it” boat?
Do I have the interior redone in Mexican blankets and pour some money into it but make it ghetto fabulous?
Do I pull the motor and put some power in this biatch and make it a BW sleeper that runs low 70’s or more?


Will you judge me if you see me in it? Will you still be my friend? Lol View attachment 1143472 View attachment 1143473 View attachment 1143474 View attachment 1143475 View attachment 1143476 View attachment 1143477 View attachment 1143478 View attachment 1143479 View attachment 1143480 View attachment 1143481

before I make a decision, what are your pronouns??

 

[HST4ME]

dibs on the transom saver....

 

[Bowtiepower00]

I had no idea an I/O whaler was a thing. And I absolutely LOVE IT! That being said, I don’t think you are capable of owning a beater, lol. Even your “junk” is clean AF with a huge stereo and custom trailer. Lol

 

[Singleton]

It’s very interesting. The number of people that wave at you when you cruise by in a twin OB toon vs single OB toon is pretty funny.

I wave at all when passing. How I grew up boating
Flip the bird and yell at those that come within 50’ of my kids on the tube and wakeboard when in Havasu water. Some asshole on Wednesday thought riding my wake with my daughter 20’ in front of him on a tube was a good thing. I ended up stopping and did not move for 5 minutes until he figured out I was not moving until he left.

 

[Outdrive1]

I bought an I don’t give a fuck boat. It’s been on my dock 7 weeks out of the 8 I’ve owned it. We use it almost every day. Now my Schiadas can get some TLC and a break.

 

[DWC]

I wave at all when passing. How I grew up boating
Flip the bird and yell at those that come within 50’ of my kids on the tube and wakeboard when in Havasu water. Some asshole on Wednesday thought riding my wake with my daughter 20’ in front of him on a tube was a good thing. I ended up stopping and did not move for 5 minutes until he figured out I was not moving until he left.

Same here. Must be an old Jeep habit. It’s kinda sad how many people look away and don’t acknowledge depending on the boat.

 

[Paradox]

Good for you Dave. I would definitely classify you as a boat guy. It’s more than okay to buy and float various types of boats. To limit yourself to v drives, jets, cats, deep Vs, toons, or even brands, is essentially limiting boat fun. It’s clear that this can be had in a ton of different varieties..

I’ve had a few myself and am now actively looking for our next which will be our 8th. While I’ve essentially given up on the thought of a Center Console (just too expensive), I’m only limiting myself to something a bit bigger this time..

 

[attitude]

Same here. Must be an old Jeep habit. It’s kinda sad how many people look away and don’t acknowledge depending on the boat.

Ever tried waving at a bass boat in the off season?

 

[whiteworks]

Interesting concept having a “fuck it boat”. But my question is why can’t someone have a nice boat and treat it like a “fuck it boat”? I don’t get that whole living in a museum thing, when I see people afraid to use nice shit they own, I always thing they have a hot wife they don’t bang either.

Just sayin

 

[River Runnin]

I don’t think you are capable of owning a beater, lol. Even your “junk” is clean AF with a huge stereo and custom trailer. Lol

Ya! But by the time he's finished with the Bling, Custom Skins, Stereo, Gator Wrap, and triple axle! --- It'll be a RDP show piece!

 

[DWC]

Ever tried waving at a bass boat in the off season?

Nope, steer clear, way clear. Dad had a 12’ fiberglass fishing boat with a small OB growing up. Still remember jackballs cruising by. Didn’t want them messing up the fishing or the ride that followed.

 

[Happy Smitty]

That's awesome RD! I just picked up this jem last week.

 

[HTTP404]

@RiverDave You should name it 'Tuna Clipper'.

 

[attitude]

Nope, steer clear, way clear. Dad had a 12’ fiberglass fishing boat with a small OB growing up. Still remember jackballs cruising by. Didn’t want them messing up the fishing or the ride that followed.

The snowbirds who drive them through the channel don’t wave back to the “performance boaters” at least that’s my experience lol.

 

[Whalergtx]

I just bought the same boat last week in Cornwall uk. It’s got a omc cobra 5.8L Ford V8. Fuck all info about them, built from 1982-1986. Fun boat for Helford river.

 

[TPC]

"You are what you drive" - Clint Eastwood.

Wouldn't be ashamed one bit to run a Bass Pro Shop $35K/Merc 150 'Toon.
Google Images:

As low as $24.900.