posted 05-09-2012 07:57 AM ET (US)        

looking to sell for $10k.

posted 05-10-2012 09:39 PM ET (US)            

Point of reference- (and maybe I overpaid) I purchased an 85 Montauk with her original 90 Johnson (rebuilt) earlier this year with a 10 year old galvanized trailer (all in probably 9/10 condition) for $7500. I justified it by the condition of the package and that I know the history and story of the boat/motor.

Last weekend at Egmont-

posted 05-12-2012 08:07 AM ET (US)            

1985 w/Older Yamaha 90 2 Stroke: $10,500 (still bidding)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Boston-Whaler-17-Foot-Montauk-/ 320901325271?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item4ab735a1d7

1987 w/1998 Yamaha 75 2 Stroke: $9,800
http:/ / cgi. ebay. com/ ebaymotors/ BOSTON-WHALER-17-FT-CENTER-CONSOLE- MONTAUK-YAMAHA-HORSEPOWER-WE-EXPORT-WORLDWIDE-/ 200752408880?pt=Fishing_ Boats& hash=item2ebdc6a930

posted 01-01-2013 10:58 PM ET (US)            

If it were winter of 2010 again, I'd be the person driving down to FL to buy your boat. I restored a 1983 Montauk, re-powered with a 2007 E-Tec, new trailer, new electronics, new batteries and could have saved some major change buying a ready-go set-up like yours.

posted 01-02-2013 07:24 AM ET (US)            

Craigslist is only an OK place to sell things, I have tried before and it is painful to deal with all of the nonsense that comes with a craigslist ad. I have only been half-heartedly selling as I really enjoy the boat, I just don't get out much.

I'll continue my half-hearted effort to sell and maybe one day it will happen.

Note this was originally put up on this website in the August of 2011 and re-advertised May of 2012. Alot of people give a good speech on how good the price is but it must not be that good or I would have sold it.

posted 01-05-2013 06:08 PM ET (US)            

Had i seen this a few months ago I may have purchased this. I have since purchased another boat however. I think it is well worth your asking price.

posted 03-10-2013 11:00 AM ET (US)            

1989 Corvette convertible, total rebuild, all new with <5K miles White with tan top & interior.
or
1983 Whaler Sport15,1998 70hp Johnson,2009 Continental trailer

posted 04-02-2013 12:44 PM ET (US)            

Is the etch a two or three cylinder? You by far in my opinion have the perfect size whaler including a 17 which I gave to my son. Including it we have had an 18 Ventura and a 22 outrage. 17 fits in garage low maintenance easys to tow etc. We have fished ours 30 miles offshore ffzor sailfish and wahoo and come back in the same day for fresh water bass. Things are picking up hang in there. Doubt I could find an excuse for a 4th. Boat but who Knows

posted 05-10-2013 02:47 PM ET (US)         

I think you could enhance it's value and easily get your price by bringing it back closer to original configuration.
Montauks are most often bought as family boats, and wife and kids need seating and rails for safety. Montauks, and even Newports, with lesser engines have sold for your price in the Midwest.

I would put the side and bow rails back on, and replace the women-unfriendly leaning post with the original RPS seat and a 94qt Igloo cooler seat. Then you can get 12K for it if the hull condition is excellent.

posted 05-10-2013 03:07 PM ET (US)            

I agree the original RPS might help lure in some of the purists but I continue to use it and I hated the RPS (which I do not have any longer). While certain parts of the country and some family types do like the rails, here on Tampa Bay rails are far more of a negative. I do have them and have noted that above but again my use keeps me from wanting to throw them on.

I am not needing to sell the boat, I just don't use it enough to warrant keeping it. The 200 hrs of motor use in the last 6 years is proof to that.

I do have marine beanbag chairs that are used for family outings although no one has an interest in boat trips anymore.

If I decide that I need to get rid of it I will likely follow your advice and bring it back to a more original shape. Until then, I will leave it Tampa Bay friendly and enjoy it on my rare outings.

I have no real interest in parting it out but if I get to the point that I need to sell it I may consider that.

posted 05-10-2013 07:57 PM ET (US)            

I also agree about the motor and that was the reason I had asked about hours as I was toying with the idea of buying the whole rig and selling the hull and trailer and putting the motor on my hull. I don't think I can make the math work though nor do I have the need to spend money. You're in a good spot though not needing to sell it anyway.

posted 05-11-2013 06:20 PM ET (US)            

I don't regret our purchase but your boat could very well have ended up in Virginia under other circumstances. I felt the price was right given the engine you have. Anyway, good luck. It will sell if you want it to sell.