1972 16' Nauset

PROJECT 65 - DEPOSIT RECEIVED

This all-original 1972 Nauset was located in LeClaire, Iowa from her original owners. This family purchased her, fresh out of the factory, at Thede Marine Ltd in Downer’s Grove, Illinois. She was used exclusively on the Mississippi River near Davenport, Iowa, has never seen saltwater, has not been modified whatsoever, and retains all of her original components.

The Classic Boston Whaler Nauset model was introduced in 1960 and began the center console revolution in the boating industry. Prior to the Boston Whaler 16’ center consoles (Nauset, Sakonnet, Eastport), the center console design did not exist in the boating industry. Nauset interiors came standard with a mahogany fixed pilot seat, mahogany center console with windshield and mahogany bow locker cover.

Other original standard features include stainless steel side railings, Perko bow light, Kainer stainless steel pole stern light, and Nautalloy steering wheel.

This Nauset is factory optioned with the forward stainless steel bow railing, Airguide speedometer, brand new Wm J Mills sun top (bimini) and Ritchie Explorer Model 15 compass.

The mahogany is original, shines like new and the hull is in excellent condition. This Classic Boston Whaler Nauset was repowered in 2014 with a 2014 Evinrude E-TEC 50hp twin cylinder high pressure direct fuel injected, electric start outboard with power trim/tilt. This highly desirable outboard is in like-new mechanical and cosmetic condition with only 35 total hours of run time, zero rust/corrosion and retains the original, glossy paint.

Rounding out the package is a galvanized trailer in excellent condition with new tires, wheels, bearings, and bearing buddies.

1972 was the last year of the white hull / blue interior Nauset models before Boston Whaler changed to a desert tan interior in late 1972 for the 1973 model year. Additionally, 1972 was the first year of the change from a white glue on rub rail to a 3-piece rub rail system with black insert. This Classic Boston Whaler Nauset is hull # 3A5503. The last blue interior / white hull was #3A6250.

Freshwater, Classic Boston Whaler 16' Nauset models that retain all of their original features and have not been modified or abused are extremely difficult to come by. That, coupled with a like-new outboard, draws significant attention. This boat will surely make her next family quite happy.