PROJECT 2
The Sport model was available with a rare center steering option from ’71-’76 which added a full width center steering console to the base Sport interior. The Sport Center Steering model 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. This freshwater 1971 13’ Sport Center Steering model was located in Coastal Maine and had been used sparingly on a lake in Lincolnville for her entire 45+ years. The Sport, 20hp Mercury outboard and Dilly trailer are all original 1971. Of note is the significant new hull change that occurred in 1971. The new hull design affectionately added the “smirk” to the forward portion of the hull, added a revised motor splashwell design, and added a new 3-piece rubrail with black insert that would be standard on Whalers 17’ and below through the mid 1990s. The 20hp Mercury outboard weighs less than 100 pounds and provides plenty of power to plane with 3 adults. The minimum horsepower for the classic 13’ hull is 9hp with the maximum being 40hp. This is a very rare Sport model in exceptional original condition.