PROJECT 10
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 ’71 and ’72 model year with a white hull and blue interior as Whaler transitioned to tan 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. This particular freshwater Sourpuss was located in Northwest Connecticut and had been used strictly on Connecticut and Vermont lakes. The original Mercury engine was removed and the Sourpuss was re-powered with a very low hour 1988 30hp 2-cylinder short shaft Evinrude. The interior mahogany was refinished, brass drain tubes replaced and gelcoat polished. The Sourpuss also retains the original Rubbermaid battery box and bow/stern lights. The combination of white hull, blue interior, gloss varnish, original white steering wheel and blue “denim” seat covers makes this one of the prettiest Whalers produced.