Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17

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Tme076
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Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17

Postby Tme076 » Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:17 pm

[What] cooler [can be used on the cleats already in place on a] 1981 Montauk 17?

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Re: Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17

Postby NLA01 » Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:50 pm

The original cooler was a 72-quart model.

The Igloo Marine 90-quart cooler will fit.

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Re: Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17

Postby jimh » Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:32 pm

It is hard to say for certain just how the cleats are located on your particular MONTAUK boat. I recommend you measure the cleats and measure a cooler before you buy one.

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Re: Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17

Postby Phil T » Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:08 am

While the original Igloo Marine 86-quart cooler is not available, the current 94-quart model is what you are looking for. It has the same width and length. The lid is taller, hence the volume increase.

If you have rod holder cushions, install the new cooler with the hinges facing forward so that opening the lid clears the cushions. Try it both ways to learn the difference.
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Re: Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17

Postby Acseatsri » Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:44 pm

Might also want to check out an RTIC 65 quart cooler if looking for higher quality and better insulation.

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Re: Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17

Postby biggiefl » Fri Oct 11, 2019 9:55 am

Good point! I have one in tan. Will check the fit one day.
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Re: Cooler Size for MONTAUK 17

Postby MarkCz » Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:06 pm

I have a 1987 Boston whaler Montauk and my cooler was cracked and needed to be replaced. I wanted a larger cooler but did not want to reposition the cooler cleats so I built an adapter plate from plywood that I placed on top of the cleats. I will check the size of the cooler I now use when can get to the boat this weekend. The adapter plate helps spread the load and stress on the bottom of the cooler from people sitting on the cooler. I also enjoy the extra storage this larger cooler has.

The cooler that I built an adapter plate for is a Coleman 100 qt Offshore pro