I am soon going to pick up a [2011] Montauk 170 that has the typical aft step and seating locations flanking the engine with the live well option in-between. We have a daughter that loves to sit in the stern and we're also considering space in the stern for anyone else that may join her. I don't think just adding a cushion and not having a backrest would be very comfortable over time.
We're not fishermen; is the live well removable?
Can the live well could be taken out and maybe some type of aftermarket bench with storage below or a folding bench be installed?
Anyone done something similar?
Anyone have a neat idea?
Montauk 170 Custom Rear Seating
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Re: Montauk 170 Custom Rear Seating
The livewell has plumbing and pump. The pick-up for the intake for the livewell is below the waterline. If you take out the livewell the below the waterline fitting and hole would have to be filled and repaired. I believe you can order and install the optional 170 Montauk's rear port and starboard seat option. The optional rear seats have a price around $1,400.
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2005 170 Montauk, 2010 E-TEC 115 H.O.
2016 210 Montauk, 2017 E-TEC G2 200 H.O.
"Red sky at night, sailor’s delight - Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning”
Re: Montauk 170 Custom Rear Seating
It sounds like the best remedy for removal of the live well is to not buy a used boat that has the live well option.
Re: Montauk 170 Custom Rear Seating
The Montauk 170 has had several rear seating options since it's introduction in 2002.
The original option was a quarter seat cushion. A backrest was later offered.
Several years later a add on seat attached to the step was offered.
The current option includes seats that attach forward of the rear step.
The original option was a quarter seat cushion. A backrest was later offered.
Several years later a add on seat attached to the step was offered.
The current option includes seats that attach forward of the rear step.
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2019 E-TEC 90
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