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The wiring path used was as follows. The bow light was removed. The wires were cut and connected to an electricians fish wire. They were threaded back towards the console. The fish wire entered the console through a path that was already established. The technician stated a path for wiring went towa...

Update. I let the professionals at Jorgensen Marine take over [the installation of a trolling motor on my 2010 170 MONTAUK]. The [combined sidelights lamp] was removed. 8-AWG wires and a 14-AWG wire were run to the console. [The trolling motor will be a Minn-Kota 80-lbs thrust] 24-Volt 60-inch Terro...

A gentleman in Virginia told me “Wire run down the rub rail. 4 awg.” [Moderator's note. Two photographs were posted without captions. Several questions were asked concerning what was to be demonstrated by the photographs. Those several questions were answered. The outcome was that the photographs di...

Q1: can two conductors of size 4-AWG be installed under the rub rail of of a 2010 170 MONTAUK? Q2: is running two 4-AWG wires under the rub rail of a 170 MONTAUK a good or bad idea? Q3: [what is your opinion of] advice I received to install electrical conduit under the gunwale [to carry two 4-AWG co...

Update: Asking price is $27,000. Give your thoughts on the asking price. After inspection. The trailer needs new tires. The compression test cold 160,160,160, 155-PSI is all within 5=PSI of each cylinder. It has not been serviced since 2019. Trailer lights need replacement. Compass is cracked and no...

The engine on the boat under discussion is a Mercury 90-HP four-stroke-power-cycle engine.

Thank you. I will move forward [and try to purchase this 2010 170 MONTAUK].

What is a fair price in Texas to buy a mostly freshwater-use 2010 170 MONTAUK, engine, and trailer. [The unidentified brand and horsepower] engine is said to have 150-hours [runtime]. The boat condition in my view is 9 out of a possible 10. There are bow rails, two 6-gallon fuel tanks, and an older ...

Q1: how useful is a poling platform on a 170 MONTAUK?

Q2: will a poling platform on a 170 MONTAUK cause [excessive] stress on the transom?

Q3: can a 170 MONTAUK be easily propelled by using a pole?

Q4: on a 170 MONTAUK can a trolling motor on the bow be used in conjunction with a poling platform?

For Appraisal: what is a reasonable price to buy or sell a 2005 170 MONTAUK boat without an engine, on an older galvanized trailer? The condition of this particular 18-year-old 170 MONTAUK boat is eight out of ten. The hull has bottom paint. The center console has two doors. One door is original. Th...

Wanted-to-buy: a 170 MONTAUK hull without engine made in the era 2002 to 2014 and located anywhere in the USA. CONTACT: 409 201 5320. I prefer a hull that: ⋅ needs to be re-powered ⋅ has been stored indoors ⋅ has side railings ⋅ can have bow railings ⋅&nb...