1988 17' Montauk

1988 17’ MONTAUK - PHOTOS POSTING SOON

PROJECT 79

BOAT HISTORY: This one owner, freshwater, low hour (< 300) original Classic Boston Whaler Montauk was acquired in Northern Georgia from the original owner. This boat was purchased new from Top Water Sports in Delray Beach, FL in 1989. The owner never used the boat in Florida and relocated to Cumming, Georgia shortly after purchasing. She has been dry stored and used exclusively on Lake Lanier since 1989. She was launched off the trailer 3-4 days per summer, used for 2-3 hours, promptly trailered and placed back in covered dry storage.

BOAT CONDITION: This Classic Boston Whaler Montauk 17 is in excellent original condition. The interior teak trim is solid and freshly treated. All chrome and stainless-steel fittings and hardware are in excellent condition with no rust, corrosion, or pitting. The original upholstery on the reversible pilot seat base, Igloo cushion base and console rod holder seatback is in excellent condition. She has never been kept in the water.

MODEL HISTORY: The most recognizable and iconic model Boston Whaler ever produced is probably the 17’ Montauk. This highly desirable Classic Boston Whaler 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 17’ Montauk came equipped standard with 10” side railings, fiberglass molded center console, full bow railing, reversible pilot seat with bottom cushion, combination bow light/chock assembly, and stainless-steel pole stern light.

EXTRA OPTIONS: This particular Montauk was optioned through Boston Whaler with an Igloo 86qt cooler with seat cushion forward of the console, recessed teak trimmed fire extinguisher box, two sets of console mounted rod holders with cushioned backrests, Wm J Mills Sunbrella sun top (bimini) in Pacific Blue color, Wm J Mills Sunbrella center console cover, Wm J Mills Sunbrella reversible pilot seat cover, and tan Boston Whaler battery box with Kevlok strap. Additional options include a 24-gallon fuel tank mounted under the reversible pilot seat and full boat cover.

PROPULSION: She is equipped with her original 1988 Johnson V-4 90hp outboard equipped with a Variable Ratio Oil (VRO) injection system with 1.8-gallon external reservoir oil tank, power trim/tilt, electric start/choke, OMC tachometer, and OMC trim/tilt gauge. The motor has 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 Johnson has been fully serviced and is excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with zero rust/corrosion and still has the glossy original paint.

TRAILER: She is fitted to her original Continental galvanized trailer with the Whaler prescribed keel rollers accompanied by carpeted side bunks.

TDC MARINE COMMENTS: This Classic Boston Whaler Montauk is absolutely perfect, turnkey, and ready to be enjoyed today. We love the originality of this boat. Locating an original, un-modified Montauk 17 in this condition is quite challenging. The hull retains her original gloss, all chrome fittings are perfect, upholstery is clean/soft, gauges panels are original with no missing paint, motor runs/looks new as does the trailer. This is as close to a factory new Montauk as you will see. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to own this highly desirable classic 1980s Montauk in excellent condition with an extremely low hour motor.

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