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Last year I rescued a neglected 1986 Montauk 17 from a ride to the dump. This 1986 MONTAUK 17 boat has been sitting outdoors uncovered for at least 20 years. Before that the boat spent enough time in the water to develop osmotic blisters. I have started a few small projects on the boat. Water absorp...

I have little faith in brass drain tubes. I am determined to find a better way to make replacement drains. I ordered a length of 1-inch-ID, 1-1/4-inch OD tubing [of unmentioned material, presumed to be fiberglass] from Max Gain [Systems]. I found the following problems with the tubing: ⋅ t...

I recently rescued a 1985 Montauk 17 from the junkyard. Figure 1 shows the deck opening, located under the RPS, for the fuel line to enter the rigging tunnel. PXL_20220505_152150332.MP_exported_33.jpg The opening is protected by a plastic flange. The flange does not cover the aft end of the opening ...