Just bought 1988 Montauk - initial repairs
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:18 pm
Hi, first time poster, long time Whaler owner/enthusiast, and have leveraged this this forum on and off for years.
Just picked up a 1988 Montauk over the weekend and have two primary areas for repairs I am prioritizing: 1) glassing/painting over holes due to trolling motor, electronics I may or may not keep, as well as small drill holes that have been filled/not painted and 2) cosmetic fix to the 2001 Yamaha 90 4-stroke. I intend to return this to stock/show ready and being that it has been well kept, I don't believe will take too much.
1. Regarding the glassing/painting, what is a reasonable rate? Take for example the trolling motor as seen in one of the pictures. How much would a skilled craftsman charge me to fill the holes and blend the color? Should I just have the entire inside painted over?
2. The console has plenty of small drill holes that have either been filled and not painted or need to be filled and painted. The windshield also needs to be replaced as the previous owner drilled and secured a small compass with rivets. Some other moderate repairs are needed to fix the console. Should I pay someone to do it and will they be able to do a good enough job so that it's close to perfect or should I pay the $1600 minus my USCG discount (Semper Paratus) to Specialty Marine for a new console entirely?
3. Lastly, the outboard needs some cosmetic work. This outboard has 485 hours and has been well maintained, so I expect it to last me quite some time. That said, I don't want to put in investment that is equivalent to a significant percentage of its value. Question: where is a good resource for replacement top cowlings? Should I buy a sticker set off the web and spray paint existing top/lower cowlings as per this Youtube video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acoCePs-PhQ&t (I'm only semi confident in my ability to do this). Or should I pay someone to do this? How much should that set me back?
4. Am I able to hide the engine battery in the console? Is this common? I'd like to keep the aft area clean.
Lots of questions - excited to restore this boat as I've been dreaming of owning a late 80s Montauk since I was a little kid, ripping around in a severely underpowered 1987 11' super sport.
Thanks! Looking forward to engaging more and sharing my progress.
Scott
Just picked up a 1988 Montauk over the weekend and have two primary areas for repairs I am prioritizing: 1) glassing/painting over holes due to trolling motor, electronics I may or may not keep, as well as small drill holes that have been filled/not painted and 2) cosmetic fix to the 2001 Yamaha 90 4-stroke. I intend to return this to stock/show ready and being that it has been well kept, I don't believe will take too much.
1. Regarding the glassing/painting, what is a reasonable rate? Take for example the trolling motor as seen in one of the pictures. How much would a skilled craftsman charge me to fill the holes and blend the color? Should I just have the entire inside painted over?
2. The console has plenty of small drill holes that have either been filled and not painted or need to be filled and painted. The windshield also needs to be replaced as the previous owner drilled and secured a small compass with rivets. Some other moderate repairs are needed to fix the console. Should I pay someone to do it and will they be able to do a good enough job so that it's close to perfect or should I pay the $1600 minus my USCG discount (Semper Paratus) to Specialty Marine for a new console entirely?
3. Lastly, the outboard needs some cosmetic work. This outboard has 485 hours and has been well maintained, so I expect it to last me quite some time. That said, I don't want to put in investment that is equivalent to a significant percentage of its value. Question: where is a good resource for replacement top cowlings? Should I buy a sticker set off the web and spray paint existing top/lower cowlings as per this Youtube video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acoCePs-PhQ&t (I'm only semi confident in my ability to do this). Or should I pay someone to do this? How much should that set me back?
4. Am I able to hide the engine battery in the console? Is this common? I'd like to keep the aft area clean.
Lots of questions - excited to restore this boat as I've been dreaming of owning a late 80s Montauk since I was a little kid, ripping around in a severely underpowered 1987 11' super sport.
Thanks! Looking forward to engaging more and sharing my progress.
Scott