PROJECT 19
This is an unbelievable time capsule that was used twice and then placed in climate controlled storage for 40 years until we acquired in 2016. The very rare Sourpuss model was produced from ’71-’75 and was the most highly optioned model available on the 13’ hull. Exact production numbers are unknown, but a preserved Sourpuss is extremely difficult to locate. The Sourpuss was only produced for the ’73-‘75 model year with a tan hull as Whaler transitioned from white hulls in 1973. The Sourpuss model was upgraded from the Sport with a full width center steering console, front thwart seat mahogany backrest, wrap-around stainless railings with after thwart seat mahogany backrest and blue “denim” lace-on padded seat covers. The original sales flyer advertised the blue seat covers would “look like denim” as they aged and Whaler’s marketing materials were in line with the denim craze in the early ‘70s. Since this boat is a 1976, it is technically referred to as a 13’ Sport Center Steering model since the “Sourpuss” moniker was dropped for the 1976 model year. However, when properly optioned as this Sport is, it is identical to a ’73-’75 Sourpuss. 1976 was the last model year for the center steer option and therefore the last model year a Sourpuss could be ordered. This particular freshwater Sourpuss was located in the Finger Lakes of New York. The original 20hp Mercury engine weighs less than 100 pounds and was recently serviced to include lower unit seal, new fuel lines and a complete carburetor re-build. The interior mahogany retains the original varnish and has not been refinished. The hull was washed and waxed. The Sourpuss also retains the original tan Boston Whaler battery box with Kevlok strap and bow/stern lights. The combination of tan gelcoat, gloss varnish, original black steering wheel and blue “denim” seat covers makes this one of the prettiest Whalers produced. This is a once in a lifetime Whaler.