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My Montauk 170 has three drain tubes in the center console:
—two drains tubes are for two cup holders
—a third drain tube is for the bottom of the mounting socket on the top of the console for the white all-round navigation lamp pole.

I avoid drilling holes in the boat unless no substitute is possible. Regarding the loudspeakers and amplifiers, consider bluetooth portable speakers, even guitar amps. "Unmolested Whalers" appear to have strong interest for future buyers as holes invite the potential for waterlogged foam c...

I have 2002 Montauk 170, among the first hulls built of the 170 model. I am 6 feet tall and don't think it is too low for me and don't regret not having the taller center console. (Not sure about the 2004 date, it could be 2008). Most features in boats include a tradeoff and you have to evaluate whi...

I know that it is usually uncommon to write about boating and savings in the same sentence. I was at Costco in Connecticut and saw a display promoting a $115 membership in BoatUS with saltwater towing. Boat-US1a.jpg Boat-US2a.jpg I already have the membership but was nearing renewal and picked it up...

The Montauk 170 (aka "Accutrack" hull) was produced starting in the 2002 model year. The classic Montauk 17 was also last produced in the 2002 model year which was also called Montauk 170. Yes confusing. So in the 2002 model year year you have two different Montauks, both named 170. The hu...

All good suggestions here, but I experienced similar performance problems with nearly the same motor last summer, so I wanted to share my story. I have 2002 Mercury 4-stroke EFI Bigfoot motor. It would run smooth at idle and slow speeds but would not exceed 3,000 RPM underway and would sputter back ...