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by coachf
Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:43 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1981 Montauk 17 Re-power
Replies: 7
Views: 7757

Re: 1981 Montauk 17 Repower

I have a 1977 17-footer with a 2003 Mercury 50 FOURSTROKE tiller-model with a hydrofoil. There is also a 110-lbs auxiliary engine, two batteries, several 15-lbs cannonballs, plenty of other fishing gear, and I weigh 230-lbs. The top boat speed is about 28-MPH. I cruise off the west coast between 16 ...
by coachf
Wed May 19, 2021 1:59 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: First Gelcoat Experiment
Replies: 3
Views: 2973

Re: First Gelcoat Experiment

I have a 1974 11' and a 1977 17'. I've used this "offwhite" color to do what you are doing on the 11 and I did the entire outside of the bigger one as well. I'd slap gel on the entire stern, then start wet sanding. If the color is different, it won't show much due to the corner transitions...
by coachf
Wed May 19, 2021 1:28 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1987 SPORT 15 Engine
Replies: 8
Views: 4396

Re: Best engine for 1987 15’ whaler sport

My 2003 Mercury 50-HP FOURSTROKE weighs 246-lbs. I have [a different boat that is longer and beamer and heavier than the SPORT 15 that is the topic of this discussion] a 1977 17-footer with tiller steering [as used by the] Campbell River [Lodge in British Columbia]. Near you which engine brand has t...
by coachf
Thu May 02, 2019 12:42 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Classic 15-footer Down Riggers
Replies: 2
Views: 3645

Re: Downriggers on classic 15

I have rail mounts on my 11 and 17. They work well. Haven't tried the side mounts. here is pic of a rail mount mount modified to keep it as far aft as possible from an old thread. https://photobucket.com/gallery/user/warrent/media/bWVkaWFJZDo1OTc2Mzg4MA==/?ref= http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/H...
by coachf
Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:15 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Turquoise stickers
Replies: 10
Views: 8501

Re: Turquoise stickers

[Please do not post any article that consists only of a URL. Articles need to have content and explanations of any URL posted--jimh]
by coachf
Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:04 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 150 MONTAUK Hull Damage Repair
Replies: 47
Views: 29851

Re: 150 MONTAUK Hull Damage Repair

When [the production workers at Boston Whaler] wax the mold and shoot in the gelcoat, would the lay-up of the fiberglass and resin be done before the gel coat resin layer kicks off to ensure a chemical and physical bond? This boat looks like they sprayed the gel coat and then coated it in plastic to...
by coachf
Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
Replies: 127
Views: 145479

Re: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project

Very helpful. Thanks for the thorough explanation and photos. Best wishes for your time in the "new" boat.
by coachf
Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:18 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
Replies: 127
Views: 145479

Re: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project

I love this thread. Are you able to describe how the two interior stern cleats are mounted? My halibut anchor retrieval system on my 1977 17-footer would be safer with a stern cleat.