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Feejer posted 09-21-2007 01:29 PM ET (US)
2005's. Can anyone tell me 1st had how the ride is between these two boats. I spent about 15 minutes in a Dauntless last March but it was so cold I forgot how it was.
Sal A posted 09-21-2007 02:22 PM ET (US)
Didn't you buy the 160 Dauntless? Much less pouroising in the Montauk, and less spray over the bow. I think the ride in the newer Montauks is class-leading.
Feejer posted 09-21-2007 03:08 PM ET (US)
Hey Sal.
No, I bought a Montauk 170. Got an 05 from a guy in NJ who had 15 hours on her. The boat was mint and the price was right. I was afraid if I passed on it I would spend another 6 months looking for a Dauntless. I did do test ride on a Dauntless in the middle of last march. But to tell you the truth I was so cold after the ride my brain stopped. Anyway, my brother has buddy in FL who is looking to sell his Dauntless 160. Its an 06 with a Merc 115hp 4 stroke. I'm interested in buying the boat IF it has a better ride than my Montauk, if not, no big deal I'll pass.
Sal A posted 09-21-2007 03:26 PM ET (US)
Feejer, although boat choices are personal, I think you made a great choice. I had the 160 hull. It is probably a real nice lake hull, but too wet in Barnegat Bay for my liking. Best of luck...
We should have a great weekend at the shore!
Feejer posted 09-21-2007 03:43 PM ET (US)
I keep my boat in North East, MD, I must say I don't miss the salt water at all (except to fish). I had the boat down at the outer banks in August. We rented a home on a canal next to Pirates Cove. I forgot about having to wash the boat down everyday : (
Marlin posted 09-21-2007 11:21 PM ET (US)
I've had my 160 for 5 seasons now, and I think she's a great boat. I especially think that the 45-gallon internal tank is a big advantage over the 170. I've yet to ride a 170, so I can't compare the ride directly, but they are boats of very similar size and weight -- I can't believe that the ride would be different enough to warrant changing boats. Now, if you want to go to a 190 Nantucket/Outrage, then that's a different story...
-Bob
fishinchips posted 09-22-2007 10:16 PM ET (US)
I also don't think that it isn't worth the trouble and dollars going from a 170 montauk to a 160 dauntless.
If you go two sizes up, that would make a difference.
Ken (170 montauk / 22 hydrasports wa)
dburton posted 09-23-2007 11:35 AM ET (US)
I have a Dauntless 160 and I think that it is a great boat. I do wish that Mills Canvas offered as many options for the 160 as they do for the Montauk 170.
Doug
Marlin posted 09-23-2007 07:46 PM ET (US)
Doug, see http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/011127.html for one canvas option on the 160. For the rest of the curtains, you're on your own.
-Bob

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Author	Topic: Ride difference Montauk 17 - Dauntless 160
Feejer	posted 09-21-2007 01:29 PM ET (US) 2005's. Can anyone tell me 1st had how the ride is between these two boats. I spent about 15 minutes in a Dauntless last March but it was so cold I forgot how it was.
Sal A	posted 09-21-2007 02:22 PM ET (US) Didn't you buy the 160 Dauntless? Much less pouroising in the Montauk, and less spray over the bow. I think the ride in the newer Montauks is class-leading.
Feejer	posted 09-21-2007 03:08 PM ET (US) Hey Sal. No, I bought a Montauk 170. Got an 05 from a guy in NJ who had 15 hours on her. The boat was mint and the price was right. I was afraid if I passed on it I would spend another 6 months looking for a Dauntless. I did do test ride on a Dauntless in the middle of last march. But to tell you the truth I was so cold after the ride my brain stopped. Anyway, my brother has buddy in FL who is looking to sell his Dauntless 160. Its an 06 with a Merc 115hp 4 stroke. I'm interested in buying the boat IF it has a better ride than my Montauk, if not, no big deal I'll pass.
Sal A	posted 09-21-2007 03:26 PM ET (US) Feejer, although boat choices are personal, I think you made a great choice. I had the 160 hull. It is probably a real nice lake hull, but too wet in Barnegat Bay for my liking. Best of luck... We should have a great weekend at the shore!
Feejer	posted 09-21-2007 03:43 PM ET (US) I keep my boat in North East, MD, I must say I don't miss the salt water at all (except to fish). I had the boat down at the outer banks in August. We rented a home on a canal next to Pirates Cove. I forgot about having to wash the boat down everyday : (
Marlin	posted 09-21-2007 11:21 PM ET (US) I've had my 160 for 5 seasons now, and I think she's a great boat. I especially think that the 45-gallon internal tank is a big advantage over the 170. I've yet to ride a 170, so I can't compare the ride directly, but they are boats of very similar size and weight -- I can't believe that the ride would be different enough to warrant changing boats. Now, if you want to go to a 190 Nantucket/Outrage, then that's a different story... -Bob
fishinchips	posted 09-22-2007 10:16 PM ET (US) I also don't think that it isn't worth the trouble and dollars going from a 170 montauk to a 160 dauntless. If you go two sizes up, that would make a difference. Ken (170 montauk / 22 hydrasports wa)
dburton	posted 09-23-2007 11:35 AM ET (US) I have a Dauntless 160 and I think that it is a great boat. I do wish that Mills Canvas offered as many options for the 160 as they do for the Montauk 170. Doug
Marlin	posted 09-23-2007 07:46 PM ET (US) Doug, see http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/011127.html for one canvas option on the 160. For the rest of the curtains, you're on your own. -Bob