1994 MONTAUK 17 Restoration
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:24 pm
[The restoration of my 1994 MONTAUK 17] has been a great project over the last two years, from late in 2022 to 2025. My favorite change to the boat was [removing] the twin six-gallon fuel tanks [which were mounted] on the deck in the [stern and replacing them with] an 18-gallon tank that I fitted into a cooler [in front of the center console]. This change really improved the weight distribution and helped the boat sit more level in the water. Now the boat accelerates onto plane more easily.
Also, I also moved the battery to the center console.
Those changes freed room on the aft cockpit deck.
I also replaced the original cushions with new ones made to the original specifications and colors.
In c.2024 I re-powered with a new SUZUKI 90-HP. This engine runs like a dream, and [the 1994 MONTAUK 17] is now a joy to operate.
I often run the boat over 20-miles offshore [of some location described by an unknown four-letter acronym, possibly referring to a part of Maryland]. This is no problem. The boat runs very well.
[Moderator’s note: these posts have been separated from an older discussion in which the possible source of the unusual leaning post seat was the topic of discussion, and an entirely different user-ID was used as the boat owner. Apparently the owner of the boat created a new user-ID, then revived the dormant 2022 discussion to change its topic to report on the outcome of a restoration of the boat. Figure numbers to identify all images have been added. Captions have been added to explain what is being shown.]
Also, I also moved the battery to the center console.
Those changes freed room on the aft cockpit deck.
I also replaced the original cushions with new ones made to the original specifications and colors.
In c.2024 I re-powered with a new SUZUKI 90-HP. This engine runs like a dream, and [the 1994 MONTAUK 17] is now a joy to operate.
I often run the boat over 20-miles offshore [of some location described by an unknown four-letter acronym, possibly referring to a part of Maryland]. This is no problem. The boat runs very well.
- Fig. 1. This appears to be some sort of "before" view showing the generally very dirty condition of the boat.
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- Fig. 2. This also appears to be some sort of "before" view of the hull showing its generally very dirty condition.
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- Fig. 3. This appears to be some sort of "after" view showing the hull after removal of dirt and some cleaning.
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[Moderator’s note: these posts have been separated from an older discussion in which the possible source of the unusual leaning post seat was the topic of discussion, and an entirely different user-ID was used as the boat owner. Apparently the owner of the boat created a new user-ID, then revived the dormant 2022 discussion to change its topic to report on the outcome of a restoration of the boat. Figure numbers to identify all images have been added. Captions have been added to explain what is being shown.]