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cjmarlin posted 07-12-2002 03:16 PM ET (US)
After 25 years of sailing, I decided to get a powerboat after spending several cruising weekends with a Whaler owner friend in Florida. I just bought a new Montauk 17 with the standard 90 Merc. So far, it has met all my expectations. In searching various dealers whose prices varied around $1000.00, I found that they are hard to get. Guess my timing was lucky. My decision to forgoe the 4 stroke is that it was way overpriced and within the next several years it will be more reasonable with more proven technology. I am interested in getting some new fuel tanks other than the Pate installation. Any ideas of who might have larger portable tanks.
Bigshot posted 07-12-2002 03:30 PM ET (US)
I assume you meant to reply to the below post.
If you do not mind me saying so.....get the Pate....get only the pate.....do not even think about ANYTHING but the Pate.....and if the extra money is an issue.....should have bought a Bayliner:) kidding aside, the Pate will not only last decades compared to a Tempo, etc. it looks factory....because it is. It will also add value, etc on resale. My Pate is an 1989 and I am so glad the previous owner felt the need to spend $400 back tehn.
cjmarlin posted 07-12-2002 04:28 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the info. I'll check out the Pate. I had originally thought It would be easier to fill the tanks because they are removable, but I need the ability to make some distance without having to refuel.
tabasco posted 07-14-2002 08:27 AM ET (US)
CJ-
As you know, I have the Pate tank installed on My new Montauk. I love the tank and as Bigshot states it looks factory. I just pull into a gas station and fill her up. Naturally with the boat on the trailer. ;-)

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Author	Topic: New boat
cjmarlin	posted 07-12-2002 03:16 PM ET (US) After 25 years of sailing, I decided to get a powerboat after spending several cruising weekends with a Whaler owner friend in Florida. I just bought a new Montauk 17 with the standard 90 Merc. So far, it has met all my expectations. In searching various dealers whose prices varied around $1000.00, I found that they are hard to get. Guess my timing was lucky. My decision to forgoe the 4 stroke is that it was way overpriced and within the next several years it will be more reasonable with more proven technology. I am interested in getting some new fuel tanks other than the Pate installation. Any ideas of who might have larger portable tanks.
Bigshot	posted 07-12-2002 03:30 PM ET (US) I assume you meant to reply to the below post. If you do not mind me saying so.....get the Pate....get only the pate.....do not even think about ANYTHING but the Pate.....and if the extra money is an issue.....should have bought a Bayliner:) kidding aside, the Pate will not only last decades compared to a Tempo, etc. it looks factory....because it is. It will also add value, etc on resale. My Pate is an 1989 and I am so glad the previous owner felt the need to spend $400 back tehn.
cjmarlin	posted 07-12-2002 04:28 PM ET (US) Thanks for the info. I'll check out the Pate. I had originally thought It would be easier to fill the tanks because they are removable, but I need the ability to make some distance without having to refuel.
tabasco	posted 07-14-2002 08:27 AM ET (US) CJ- As you know, I have the Pate tank installed on My new Montauk. I love the tank and as Bigshot states it looks factory. I just pull into a gas station and fill her up. Naturally with the boat on the trailer. ;-)