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Author	Topic:   Speedometer for a Montauk
Ozark	posted 08-06-2003 02:52 PM ET (US)         My boat I'm repairing has a guage for RPMs but no speedometer--is there a need for both? Also this 1980 Montauk has no bilge pump and no tiedowns. Did it originally? This may be the only Whaler in the Ozarks(bassboats rule here), but I'll use it on the Texas Gulf Coast where I bought it.
Bigshot	posted 08-06-2003 03:06 PM ET (US)             Speedos are unaccurate and a waste in my opinion. They do however look good, balance out the dash, and work well for skiing. Only reason I have one is there was a hole for it. What do you mean "tiedowns"? Bilge pump not necessary, This is my first Whaler(out of 14) with a bilge pump and that is due to heavy FL rains.
Bigshot	posted 08-06-2003 03:07 PM ET (US)             Should be inaccurate.
Ozark	posted 08-06-2003 05:08 PM ET (US)             Bigshot, by "tiedowns" I'm referring to the clamps at the rear to hold the boat secure to the traler in travelling.
Ozark	posted 08-06-2003 05:11 PM ET (US)             P.S. I,also, have an empty space on my dash, so I wondered about a speedometer.
acassidy	posted 08-06-2003 07:44 PM ET (US)             Please go buy some tie downs before you move the trailer again. No matter what kind of boat or trailer you have you need to tie the boat to the trailer at the front and at the rear. Believe me if you have ever seen a picture a boat sitting flipped over on top of the tow vehicle or along side it you will go get some. A boat has no weight holding it to the trailer when it is flipped up in the air by an big pot hole going 50mph. I have a speedo by my tach on the dash, but it is mainly for looks. I really have considered removing it. Bay boats really don’t normally come with speedos like bass boats do. I also added an auto bilge pump and am very glad I did. Archie
Barney	posted 08-06-2003 08:02 PM ET (US)             Tie downs are important. One of the local dealers doesn't include these with boats he sells. No big deal he says. Last year I came upon a brand new boat with it's stern in the road. It was in a hard turn on a side street. The bow was still connected to brand the new trailer. What a mess. All the driver did wrong was hit a curb real hard. He was bringing it home from the dealer! Jim B.
Ozark	posted 08-06-2003 11:09 PM ET (US)             You've convinced me--I'll get it strapped. I had always used them on bass boats. Thanks.
skred	posted 08-07-2003 08:28 AM ET (US)             Montauk should have two eyes on the outside transom. I recommend you get the type of tiedown that connects the eye to the trailer on each side. The strap-across type invariably ends up messing up the gunwales and also frays easily. I bought 2 small "ratchet-hooks" that take 3/8" rope, and put a standard snap-hook on the other end. Total cost was less than $15.00. Hook 'em up, pull on the end (make a loop for your hand), and it cinches up tight, and a flick of the finger on the release tab loosens it to remove. Best part is that it doesn't rub on anything at all - and - they're compact and easy to store...
Ozark	posted 08-07-2003 09:08 AM ET (US)             Sounds like a good idea,skred.
triblet	posted 08-07-2003 10:33 AM ET (US)             If you care about accurate speed, use your GPS. Chuck
triblet	posted 08-07-2003 10:35 AM ET (US)             There are flat straps that will ratchet nicely also. I'm not sure what skred meant by "snap hook" but some of those are quite weak. Chuck

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