posted 08-11-2004 10:56 PM ET (US)            

My local dealer said he would call me when he gets one in.

posted 08-20-2004 02:52 PM ET (US)            

I wonder if they will offer the 200hp-Verado engine in the future. As far as I can see they only offer this engine as an option on the 210 Outrage. I wonder why.

Erik

posted 08-20-2004 04:29 PM ET (US)            

No, don’t move up! Who’s gonna represent us 170 Montauk owners on the other side of the pond? :-)

To tell you the truth I’ve been thinking of moving up in a few years myself but I think I would skip the 20-footers and move up to something in the 30 foot range with more cruising potential.

I was just curious as to what you were eying as your next tow vehicle. Being in Europe I’m sure you have a wider selection of compact trucks with a small diesel engines that would give you plenty of power for towing as well as economy. In the US small diesels haven’t caught on yet and one would have to move up to 1 ton trucks before diesel is an option.

I’ve been considering the VW Touareg with the TDI engine for my next vehicle. It has plenty of power for towing and its manageable and economic enough for everyday driving. I’ll just let VW work out all the bugs first.

posted 08-21-2004 03:24 AM ET (US)            

I like the Nantucket too, but I think the Eastport 205 is more like the 210 Outrage if you look at size, weight and engine rating. So I would compare the prices of these 2 boats. The big advantage over here is the cuddy: Although small, it offers just enough room for sheltering and the porta potti speaks for itself. I like the fact that you can get the sun-top with the side and back curtains directly from the factory. Not that I don't like Mills (I think their quality may be better) but it isn't easy (and very expensive) to get that stuff shipped over the Atlantic.

Imanuel,

My 170 Montauk is a fantastic boat and actually I don't plan on trading her in or selling her. I would like to use her mainly in summer, for Walleye and Pike fishing and also trailer her to the Med. as I do every year. This boat was made for the Med. :-) (coast) I would use the Eastport during the colder, wetter (there are many in the Benelux) months to go cod fishing in our coastal waters. This is mainly done at anchor. The Eastport would be much better suited and comfortable.
I can understand you saying you would like to go up to a 30-footer if you would upgrade. So would I but then I would surely have to sell my 170 and would loose the flexibility of trailering both. Not to mention...I can't afford it just yet. :-)
There is a huge selection of 4-cyl, high performance diesel SUV's and Pick-Up's available in this part of our world. I have my eye on the 2.5l Touareg 6-speed manual. It can pull up to 7700lbs with brakes on the trailer. I also like the 2.7l Grand Cherokee also with a 7700lbs tow capacity. There are many to choose from all in the same price category.

posted 08-21-2004 12:45 PM ET (US)            

Erik: You are my hero! Perhaps I will reconsider and get a 20-footer and keep the Montauk. That way I could ship the Montauk to the Med for a season and still have a boat at home. After all, if you say that the Montauk was built for the Med, then who am I to argue with that logic. :-)

posted 08-21-2004 05:53 PM ET (US)            

Yes I understand about the eastport being similar to the 21 outrage...but thats still only 44-48 thou...so its cheaper yet...and thats the one Id get had I the choice...