The first episode rebuilding and restoring a 1968 Boston Whaler 16'7"/ 17. Bought sight unseen for $500 in Aug 2022.

I've done several Whalers before usually you don't have to go this deep into the restoration... but for some reason I felt like sending it on this one!

It's actually in pretty good shape, there aren't many major dings or dents, the rub rail is in great condition structurally and the interior is decent. BUT, there were multiple soft spots and shotty repairs, and the transom was completely wet with severe rot in lower areas. This hull had all the typical spider cracks and crazing that are only solved by grinding all the way down to bare glass. Also the foam and wood is SOAKED, so that all comes out.