Born in the USA
In 1958, the American engineer Dick Fisher created his shipyard in Massachusetts. He named his hulls Boston Whaler, Whaler translating as "whaleboat" and Boston being the capital of this American state. Fisher based his concept on the qualities of the polyurethane foam, freshly invented, which he injected between the two skins of the hull. Thanks to this revolutionary process, Dick Fisher ensures an unequalled solidity and unsinkability to his hulls.
The stability of its gull-wing hulls is also a very appreciated feature by Boston Whaler users. The counterpart of this design is a boat that is quite wet, and banging in the front chop.
This will not prevent the Boston Whaler from being acclaimed by fishermen and marine professionals. Benefiting from a very buoyant yachting market, the Boston Whaler sells well and is exported all over the world.
These qualities were regularly highlighted in advertising campaigns, with Dick Fisher making the front page of Life magazine aboard a Boston cut in half by a lumberjack's saw. This promotional theme was revived in the 1990s, with the cutting of a 17-footer afloat with a chainsaw.
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If cutting a boat to prove its robustness may seem excessive, the result is undeniable, since even cut in two, a Boston continues to evolve under motor.
With a typically American marketing approach, the Boston Whaler teams even proved the solidity of their production by riding on an overturned hull with a buldozer.
The units are highly appreciated by seafaring professionals
The strength and seaworthiness of the Boston Whaler has attracted many professionals, particularly in the navies of several nations. Their stability and load capacity has also attracted many port services.
Rooted in popular culture
The Boston Whaler have made numerous appearances in the 7th art. From the series Flipper the Dolphin, to Jaws, the Boston Whaler played extras in several productions of the 80s.
More recently, it was from the helm of a Boston that Jason Statham tried to escape through the Venetian canals in Italian Heist. It was also from a Boston that James Bond managed to shoot down a helicopter over the London Thames in Spectre.
A wide range of products to suit all programs
Today, the American shipyard offers seven ranges of Boston Whaler to provide an offer for each sailing program:
Super sport
The sport range is the entry level of the Boston range, but retains the quality criteria that have made the reputation of the shipyard. Available in four models, it allows you to benefit from the Boston DNA while remaining within an affordable budget.
Montauk
With its center console and square "mouth", the Montauk is the direct descendant of the first Boston Whaler models. Very versatile, it is suitable for all uses: fishing, water sports and cruising. It is available in four models from 15 to 21 feet.
Dauntless
The Dauntless lives up to its name. Heir to the Montauk, it offers greater versatility while benefiting from a better worked hull. The range is declined in three models from 22 to 27 feet.
Conquest
This is the range equipped with cabins, designed for offshore fishing or small coastal cruising. With increased capability, the Conquest is available in seven versions between 28 and 40 feet.
Realm
This range is the only one not designed for a fishing program in its basic version. We find units with a high level of comfort equipment and adapted to a family program. Where all other Boston models have a central console, the Realm range offers a new asymmetrical style, with a port side passage that gives access to the bowrider on the bow. This space includes a sunbathing area, a bench seat, a cockpit table and an optional bimini for family fun.
Vantage
Designed primarily for family use, the Vantage range is distinguished by a Dual Console deck layout. This layout creates a central passage that facilitates circulation on board.
Outrage
The Outrage range is oriented towards offshore fishing, with a very dense standard equipment. Equipped with a central console and a fully open deck allowing 360° fishing, the Outrage is designed to accommodate its crew during large fishing sessions.
Good prospects in a growing market
In 2021, Boston Whaler, a subsidiary of the Brunswick Group, opened a new production facility at its Palm Coast, Florida, site, increasing production by 40%. This new 21,000m 2 allowed the shipyard to face a significant increase in its order book.
Despite strong competition in this market, this productive need confirms Boston Whaler's appeal to the yachting market. This attraction is confirmed by the dynamism of the second-hand market, where units from the 1990s are highly sought after for restoration projects.
