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Q1: where can a replacement capacity plate for a 1986 MONTAUK 17 be obtained?

Q2: what information is shown on a capacity plate for a 1986 MONTAUK 17?

BACKSTORY
I recently purchased a 1986 MONTAUK 17, and the capacity plate was removed by the previous owner.

spencer.lambert wrote:Q1: where can a replacement capacity plate for a 1986 MONTAUK 17 be obtained?

A replica of the original capacity plate can be purchased from Magic Brush. For contact information for Magic Brush, see the article in REFERENCE for

Original Equipment Manufacturers and
Recommended Vendors
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/OEM.html#decals

spencer.lambert wrote:Q2: what information is shown on a capacity plate for a 1986. MONTAUK 17?

The capacity plate shows the following information:

• a title, "U.S. Coast Guard Maximum Capacities"
• the maximum number of persons and the maximum weight of persons permitted;
• the maximum horsepower permitted;
• a declaration which states, "This boat complies with U.S. Coast Guard safety standard in effect on the date of certification";
• the name of the manufacturer;
• the boat model designator.

Information about the weight and horsepower values for a c.1986 MONTAUK 17 can be found in the REFERENCE article at

Dimension and Production Information
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/refer ... #hulls9-17

For a classic MONTAUK 17 the typical capacities are 1,415-lbs, seven persons, and 100-HP.