(692 kg) aboard.Some accessories must be installed at the dealership, a fact that may give buyers an enhanced feeling of control over the buying process. By being center mounted, it is in the correct position for anchoring.Boston Whaler lists “swamped capacity” as one of the boat’s specifications. There are still plenty of the 13-footers around. Amidships are standard grab rails which run parallel, and just below the cap rail. Just below the controls, the white navigation light clips into place for storage. The Boston Whaler 170 Montauk was powered by a Mercury 90hp, oil injected, two-stroke outboard with electric start, power trim/tilt and an 18′ stainless steel Quicksilver propeller. This is a good time for a small boat with a 40-hp 4-stroke engine. I found a new 1999 for around 13,500. Once on plane, with the trim about six clicks up, she provided a smooth ride. Water Capacity – 90 gal. I like the 1997 - 99? For more information visit Boston Whaler. There are two 8” (0.2 m) cleats on the inboard side of the stern eyes.On each side of the engine and to seaward are small raised swim platforms; the boarding ladder is to port.The 130 Super Sport is NMMA certified using ABYC standards, which here means the ladder reaches 22” (55.87 cm) below the waterline.Moving forward, alongside the helm to port, an optional 50-quart (47.3 L) cooler secures in a bracket with a bungee cord.
And if you don’t like one of your choices, just change it. Even better, buyers can score the base 130 with a 40-horse motor for a special introductory offer of $9,995. We recommend it.The test boat also had an optional bow cushion that measures 4’4” (1.32 m) by 2’6” (0.76 m). Our test boat also had an optional high rail that wraps around the bow. Boston Whaler’s new 130 Super Sport has improvements to the seating, storage capacity, bottom shape and general styling, making it a very different boat than the old 130. Today the topsides are all platinum gray.Dick Fisher (steering) had great marketing skills, but also a great design. The hatch is finished on the underside and includes a channel for the rode.We like the center-mounted 8” (20.3 cm) cleat, a size that we sometimes don’t even see on far larger boats. The following are some of the options with which to outfit the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport:• Boston Whaler logo and model designator in various colorsBoston Whaler also offers some attractive hull color options in addition to the standard white.Other colors can be ordered for either the hull sides or the hull side and bottom.