History

For 60 years now, Boston Whaler has engineered the most reliable and forward-thinking boats on the water. Every chapter of our history starts with a belief in pushing the limits of what’s possible, including the very first Whaler ever created. This heritage is cause for reflection and celebration.   Founder Richard Fisher was so confident in his fail-safe boat that he tested it publicly—by sawing it in half. LIFE magazine documented the whole thing, and the legend was born.