Is Boston Whaler REALLY "Unsinkable??" (Here's the TRUTH!)
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- One of Boston Whaler's claims to fame is that it has an "unsinkable" boat. But is this actually true? And what's the science and engineering behind the claim?
In this video, we speak to long-time marine industry expert Clay Holcolm, who breaks down Boston Whaler's complete manufacturing process, how they approach their foam technology, and the impact it has on the boat's ride and safety.
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Thanks, now i want a Boston...
I own a 25 Boston Whaler Guardian and let me tell you, that boat is a beast! 10 foot swells is nothing.
Interesting. Thanks, brother. See ya soon at the Cove.
Nice add....The expert forgets to mention that the foam the use today is a so called closed cell foam. This means the foam won't suck up any water when exposed. If you buy a second hand (classic) Whalet it's a different story altogether. In the old days, the type of foam used was open cell foam which is like a sponge when exposed to water. Many of those boats rotted out on the inside. When buying one, you must be on the lookout for soggy bottoms, a boat that's lying deeper in the water because of the added weight of the water ingress. Leave those boats alone because the structural integrity is compromised. All the marine plywood used to reinforce the Whalers in those days will rott al well, so the transom is compromised al well. It may be a good idea to weigh the boat before buying it. But, you can never be sure if you don't take it apart. and completely restore the boat....
Great info 👍
You've got me convinced. Since what year model have they been using this technology
I want to know this as well!
this built is suoer durable but there is no way to properly relpace wires and any boat related conveniences. super difficult to even run a nav light wire lolll even in the smaller whalers lol
I own a 2018 17 foot Montauk! I killed the battery cause I left the battery on! boat filled with water outboard still way above water! Got a little wet threw a new battery in and she came right up in 10 mins!!
Good info 👍👍
You tube 1966 unsinkable boat..😅 you’ll get the idea
Boston Whalers Do Not Sink period
If you swamp a whaler with enough water it will roll over, and that's a fact.
How much extra crap had you bolted on and stuffed the boat with when you rolled? Tower with 100 lbs at the top? Most people don't think about that.
@@jjones9290 you assume too much, notice I said swamp not overload.