factory already equipped with Mercury engines. Models include: Advertising and unsinkability claim Boston Whaler has, for many years, sawn boats in half to illustrate their durability, performance, smooth ride and "unsinkability". The original 1961 Life magazine ad pictured Dick Fisher sitting in a floating Whaler with a crosscut saw halfway through the hull. After the cut was completed, Fisher used the stern section to tow the bow section back to shore. Modern Whaler advertising uses a chain saw. Due to the foam core construction, the Whaler will remain afloat when sawed completely in half. Boston Whaler boats also remain afloat when completely swamped (full of water). Because of these attributes, Boston Whaler's trademarked sales line is "the unsinkable legend." Today, this "unsinkable" attribute is not exclusive to Boston Whalers. All motorboats (and certain other boat types) under , manufactured for sale in the United States are required by law to have positive flotation, such that a completely swamped boat will still float. This is accomplished through the use of closed cell foam, or other non-permeable material. Boston Whaler, however, does claim to exceed the Coast Guard requirements. See also Designs Harpoon 6.2 Other Tunnel hull References External links continuousWave.com/whaler Innovators in Boating - Richard 'Dick' Fisher & Boston Whaler Boston Whaler