What standard equipment will a Boston Whaler feature 10 years from now?
This is tricky because, 10 years ago, few of us would have predicted the common use of cell phones and wireless laptop computers. So predicting what will be popular 10 years from now is next to impossible. I would imagine there will be some standard guidance system- the next generation of GPS but maybe with a combination communication screen in lieu of a VHF radio and wireless internet access so you can download information. And of course we’ll see advances in technology and materials used to construct boats and components. What will be new for 2002? We have several new models on the drawing board for the new model year, ranging from 15-32 feet. We are looking at various replacement models and a few new additions like a 30-32 foot Outrage. These will be introduced throughout the 2002 model year. The Whaler is considered the first of the center console boats. How did that idea come about? This is another one of those innovations that came about accidentally while Fisher was developing a
