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by Deigh
Mon Sep 06, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Battery in Console: On Deck or on Shelf
Replies: 8
Views: 3804

Re: Battery in Console: On Deck or on Shelf

Thanks for all the feedback. I’m redoing the wiring on the boat. The tunnel was a mess. Gonna build a board with a marine [electrical power distribution bus] and a battery switch. The I will mount the board in the console. [The boat currently has] a mess of splices and connectors and bundles of wire...
by Deigh
Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Battery in Console: On Deck or on Shelf
Replies: 8
Views: 3804

Battery in Console: On Deck or on Shelf

On my 1987 Montauk 17 I plan to move the batteries to be under the console from the stern. I want the deck as clear as possible. [Moving the weight of the batteries to the console] should also help balance the boat. Should I mount the batteries on the shelf or on the deck? [Moved to REPAIRS and MODI...
by Deigh
Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Plastic plugs for 3/4 inch ID swim ladder tube
Replies: 0
Views: 7374

Plastic plugs for 3/4 inch ID swim ladder tube

Where can I get a heavvy plastic plug for a swim ladder 3/4-inch ID tube?
by Deigh
Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Flanging Tools
Replies: 2
Views: 2978

Flanging Tools

[Revived a very old post in MARKETPLACE. Appears to seek information on buying flanging tools. Moved to THE GAM for discussion. Please do not initiate discussions in the MARKETPLACE forum.]
by Deigh
Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Oil Finish on Mahogany
Replies: 3
Views: 3400

Oil Finish on Mahogany

Give me your opinion of using an oil finish on the mahogany as used in various places on a 1987 Montauk 17.