1979 17' Montauk (2)

PROJECT 73

(photos posting soon)

BOAT HISTORY: We located this two-owner, freshwater, all-original Classic Boston Whaler Montauk near Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was purchased factory-new from a BW dealer near Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was used exclusively on Lake Michigan by the first owner and Lake Erie by the second owner. She has never seen saltwater or spent a night in the water. She has always been stored inside on her original Holsclaw trailer. She has been unused in storage for the past 18 years.

MODEL HISTORY: The Classic Boston Whaler Montauk is perhaps the most recognizable and iconic model that Boston Whaler has ever produced. The highly desirable 17' hull, paired with a center console, provides a platform ideal for inshore or offshore fishing while affording ample interior room to cruise with the family or for watersports.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: The Classic Boston Whaler Montauk came equipped standard with 10" stainless steel side railings, full bow railing, reversible pilot seat with bottom cushion, Perko combination bow light/chock assembly, Ritchie Navigator, stainless steel pole stern light, and Schmitt stainless-steel steering wheel.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This Classic Boston Whaler Montauk was optioned through Boston Whaler with a 72qt Igloo cooler with seat cushion forward of the console.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with a 1996 Evinrude V4 88hp outboard equipped with power trim/tilt, electric start/choke, tachometer, trim/tilt gauge, and battery voltmeter. The motor has less than 100 hours since new and 120 psi compression across all 4 cylinders. The OMC V-4 motors are known for their reliability and are highly desirable for the classic 17’ hull due to their very high power/weight ratio. The V-4s have a reputation as one of OMC’s best outboards ever produced. The Evinrude has been fully serviced and is excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with zero rust/corrosion and still has the glossy original paint.

TRAILER: The original Holsclaw heavy duty trailer is in excellent condition.

BOAT CONDITION: This Classic Boston Whaler Montauk is a rare find in such amazing condition. Her gelcoat shines just as on the day that she left the factory. The “green line” (check out our blog entry on this) at the seam of the hull and deck joint is perfect with zero separation. This Montauk is pretty much perfect, turnkey, and ready to be enjoyed today.

As always, these boats go fast; contact TDC Marine for inquiries about this project, or another Classic Boston Whaler.