Comments on: Modifying And Upgrading My Boston Whaler Super Sport 15

By: Marine Products

Marine Products — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 04:54:04 +0000

Modifying and upgrading a boat is no easy task and I am sure that a lot of boat owners will be able to draw inspiration and ideas from this excellent blog post, congratulations on a successful project.

By: Rick Gassenheimer

Rick Gassenheimer — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 02:10:54 +0000

I have an 89 BW super sport limited with two bench seats and the fuel tanks in the rear under the hatch. Since I re engined with a 4 stroke Honda there is too much weight in the stern. I am thinking of moving the fuel to the center seat in the compartment under the cushions. I realize I would have to reinforce the bottom to hold the weight but was wondering if anyone had done this. And where a tank is available.

By: Rob Harris

Rob Harris — Thu, 15 May 2014 01:36:42 +0000

what is the helm seat clearance for the low profile gas tank. found a low profile 15 gal under seat tank that is almost 8 inches high. can’t find the clearance anywhere. Thanks

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:22:03 +0000

In reply to Josh. I also have a 1983 BW 13'Sport and need a new 12gal.fuel tank. Did you locate the tank?

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:04:40 +0000

In reply to Josh. Josh, I found it online, but don't remember which company had it. Kevin, that goes for you too, but gas doesn't eat fiberglass. It's ETHANOL that eats fiberglass, and you should avoid putting ethanol in any boat for that and many other reasons. You can keep your old fiberglass tank, but NO ETHANOL IN BOATS!

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:03:47 +0000

I am modifying and upgrading my 1983 (13 foot) Boston Whaler. I am looking for a low profile fuel tank to fit beneath the back seat just like you have done. Do you have any info or specifics on your tank and how you came across it?

Thanks very much

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:02:59 +0000

In reply to Jim Grant. Jim, I have not used those clamp type seats.

By: Jim Grant

Jim Grant — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:01:09 +0000

I have a BW-13-Sport(2000). I want to buy 2 clamp-on seats for the rear bench. Cabelas have them; however it is difficult to understand how they mount to a fixed bench. Any ideas? Jim Grant

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:00:11 +0000

In reply to Gerry Boyle. Gerry, Whalers have wood build in to places where screws are meant to go. If you are reinstalling it in a place Whaler put screws, the wood backing is already in place. Typically an inch of wood is in there.

By: Gerry Boyle

Gerry Boyle — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:59:20 +0000

Great article. Inspiring. A question: I have a ’68 Eastport and removed the rear seat/locker for rebuilding. I’m ready to reinstall it but I’m not sure what I’m screwing it down into under the deck, or how deep the screws should go. Any advice will be appreciated!