Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport Boats
Fishing, Utility, or pleasure the 130 super sport can do it all
One of the issues that boat buyers face, especially when purchasing a pre-owned boat for sale, is that the vessels tend to lean to one specialty or another. There does not seem to be a quick way to transition from a fishing boat to a utility boat or from a utility boat to a leisure boat without totally re-configuring all accessories and features of the boat or purchasing a large vessel. Boston Whaler has allowed for such a boat to exist with the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport. The boat allows you to “define your own experience thank to its modular design concept”, and with a length of only 13 feet, you can easily take your customized experience anywhere you wish to venture.
A simple design
The Boston Whaler is not a complex boat, making is suitable for the novice boater. There are no electronics in the boat unless you opt to add the Stereo system, and no bilge pump. The boat is ran off of a simple battery and a carry away fuel tank. The engine is a 40 ELPT EFI Black 4-Stroke Mercury with the option of a 25 ELPT Black Four Stroke Mercury Engine. Apart from some switches to control the front LED lights and your throttle, there is not much to the console and operation of the vessel.
Going back to engine considerations, the lower HP engine does give a bit more control to the unexperienced boater. With the RPMs at max (6000) the boat is only capable of reaching 32.7 mph, and this is in ideal conditions with ideal weight. Cruising speed at half RPM is around 7 mph, and again this is in ideal weather and boating conditions with ideal weight distribution. In most cases the speed will be slightly lower.
Seating
What makes the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport a great starter boat, is the customization of the seating to meet the needs of the person. For example, if a person were more inclined to a cruising vessel he or she could use the cushioned side seat and opt for the sun pad at the bow. However, if a person is more inclined to fishing then the optional fishing seat, rod holder, rail at bow (making the bow cast desk complete), and sporting bucket seats would be more appropriate.
The helm of the boat can have a customized helm seat with hinged backrest installed. This bench is more in line with the typical design of the Boston Whaler vessels, so those which are going for the iconic look should seek pre-owned boats with this feature. However, if you cannot find such, do not worry, you can have one installed aftermarket.
Who should own this boat?
Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport boats are great starter boats. While doing research on the various reviews for the boat, I came across several owners which were in there teens as well as several owners which were in their senior years. The age bracket is diverse. Additionally, the boat is great for those which wish to store their vessel in a garage when not in use, for seasonal users, and for those which only have one to 4 passengers and are not seeking the higher ended luxury boats.
As the boat is on a carry away tank, it is ill advised to take this vessel out into deep waters. The boat is best for use within sight of the Gulf or Atlantic Coastline, with preferable use in areas where other such vessels are commonly used. Bay, shoal, and flats can use the boat as there is not substantial power and the boat does not rest too deep in the water.
Where to find a Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport Boat for Sale?
Boston Whaler Boats are easy to find in the Florida area. However, if you wish to find a quality boat for sale easily, Vessel Vendor would like to extend an invitation to look at our selection. Our boat classifieds website offers high quality boats for sale by boat enthusiasts and reputable boat dealers.
Should you wish to find a Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport boat for sale with custom features and accessories, but do not wish to purchase the boat from the manufacturer, our selection of used boats for sale may be the option for you. Vessel Vendor has a large selection of boats for sale which includes many Boston Whaler boats for sale too.
