Jimmy Buffett's 1996 Boston Whaler Is Up for Grabs
Before Jimmy Buffett became synonymous with beachfront resorts and an entire industry built around island living, he was simply a guy who loved being on the water. Now, a 1996 Boston Whaler Outrage 19 reportedly once owned by the late musician has surfaced for sale in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a $70,000 asking price and some interesting paperwork to back up its history.
The 19-foot center console is classic Boston Whaler: a clean white hull, stainless bow rails, an open cockpit and the kind of straightforward layout that made these boats fixtures of Florida and Bahamian waters. According to the seller, it has undergone an extensive restoration, including renewed gelcoat, fresh upholstery, a new Bimini top, updated plumbing and electrical systems, and a custom helm panel engraved with Buffett's signature. Power comes from a serviced 2001 Yamaha OX66 200-horsepower outboard, while a Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv brings the electronics into the modern era.
The real attraction is the provenance. Included in the sale is a U.S. Coast Guard bill of sale dated October 28, 1997, identifying Jimmy Buffett as the vessel's owner and seller. The document bears a signature accompanied by a 2024 letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. It's an unusually tangible connection to a musician whose relationship with boats, fishing and the Florida Keys extended well beyond his songs.
At $70,000, this isn't an ordinary used Whaler purchase. It's a restored piece of boating history with a story few center consoles can match. Check out the full details at Facebook Marketplace.
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