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by Newportwhaler17
Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1988 NEWPORT 17 Battery In Anchor Locker
Replies: 1
Views: 1948

1988 NEWPORT 17 Battery In Anchor Locker

On a 1988 Newport 17 will the anchor well locker floor support two 12-Volt batteries for a 24-Volt trolling motor?

ASIDE: the boat has 1989 Evinrude E-TEC 90.
by Newportwhaler17
Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Replacement Tank on Unspecified Boat
Replies: 3
Views: 2442

Replacement Tank on Unspecified Boat

[On an unspecified boat] I am removing the reversible pilot seat and a 20-gallon MOELLER fuel tank. I am installing a 30-gallon oval shad [bait] tank, in place of the fuel tank. Will the area [where the 20-gallon MOELLER fuel tank and the reversible pilot seat were located on the unspecified boat] s...
by Newportwhaler17
Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:28 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 170 MONTAUK Bow Trolling Motor and Rail Removal
Replies: 9
Views: 8238

Re: 170 MONTAUK Bow Trolling Motor and Rail Removal

I have the Newport 17. The rail came apart at the turn, leaving my starboard deck bow open for the trolling motor, no interference with the trolling motor. I mounted my chair to the anchor locker lid, made a heck of a solo skiff, I know it not kosher, but i’m old and my grandson promised me he would...
by Newportwhaler17
Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1988 NEWPORT 17 Wood Board on Bottom of Gunwale
Replies: 2
Views: 2744

Re: 1988 NEWPORT 17 Wood Board on Bottom of Gunwale

Wow, what a great response, all I need to know about my riser. I only have to replace about 2ft. In the stern, I think I can do that ok with a splice and again thanks for the admirable reply-- Mike
by Newportwhaler17
Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1988 NEWPORT 17 Wood Board on Bottom of Gunwale
Replies: 2
Views: 2744

1988 NEWPORT 17 Wood Board on Bottom of Gunwale

[On a 1988 NEWPORT 17 boat] how does the wooden board on the bottom of the gunwale fasten to the inside of the hull?

I need to replace [the wooden board].