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1974 montauk bimini and cover
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| dahshore |
Posted on 07/02/13 - 7:13 AM
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BWCA6976M74F 1974 montauk
Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/02/13 - 9:23 AM
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/02/13 - 9:25 AM
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Cary,
That is the HIN.
We also need the Stencil which should be 3A8???
See this list where you fit in but we still need the Stencil number.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=17
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| dahshore |
Posted on 07/02/13 - 9:32 AM
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3A8300, what is this #
Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/02/13 - 9:35 AM
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That the hull number as it came out of the mold.
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| dahshore |
Posted on 07/02/13 - 10:08 AM
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my understand is that this is the 2nd boat produced in 1974. Is that good or bad or rare?
Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/02/13 - 11:22 AM
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/02/13 - 1:13 PM
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No, it is not the second boat made in 1974.
1974 models started being produced in August of 1973.
That list is just members boats that have contributed their number to us so we can track possible changes in optional equipment, parts, etc.
There are many Montauks that are not on that list.
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Posted on 07/03/13 - 6:43 AM
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So Boatcoversdirect has 10% off til the 4th, so I am going to get a bimini for the Montauk. Naturally I have a few questions, and it doesn't help that the boat isn't nearby to measure anything.
Just to confirm, 54" high won't be too low?
I'm torn between a 6' or 8' length. Any thoughts? Isn't more shade better than less shade?
Also, what length tracks should I get? Can the tracks be cut down? I was thinking just get 4' tracks and cut them down if I don't need the length.
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| dahshore |
Posted on 07/03/13 - 10:39 AM
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read the thread, mtnsherpa, had some good ideas. He used a 4' track so it will lay over the bow rails and if moved back on the track it lays on the motor. I was not thinking 4' but 3', however more may be better. What i am going to do is come back from the bow 54" then from the stern 54" and see what the measurement is. If it is over 4' I would probably get the 4" track. As for 6 or 8 I'm not sure. I am going to get a cover mtnsherpa suggested in the thread.
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| dahshore |
Posted on 07/03/13 - 11:01 AM
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mtnsherpa wrote:
A semi-custom cover from Cabella's and labeled for Boston Whalers fit very well on my 1997 Montauk 17 (w/rails). The boat sits on a lift, exposed to high winds.
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse...t104794380
Currently priced at $240 but purchased on sale last year for $100. It was for coverage while getting the Mills cover refurbished (still to do) but I like it so much that I'm not in a rush to the Mills done.
what width are you using or have on your boat, they give a range but I am not sure if I would want to flex it in or out---
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| dahshore |
Posted on 07/03/13 - 11:03 AM
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on your bimini, not cover, I think the cover you suggested is going to work
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| dahshore |
Posted on 07/03/13 - 11:20 AM
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Montauk1776 wrote:
I have had many covers and the one I have now is the best I have used. Made in SC. http://www.carvercovers.com. I'll post a pic on my page, I have had this cover for three years
Saw the cover, thanks. where did the boarding platform come from ??
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Posted on 07/07/13 - 4:10 PM
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Cary, I may have a different cover than above. The item number on my receipt is IK-018916, which Cabela's lists as no longer available. The box from Calela's that it came in says it is a "semi-custom deluxe boat cover" made of 600-denier polyester fabric. It was listed for a Montauk 17 w/rails and fit very well and looks similar to Montauk1776's cover when on the boat.
The item in my quote above says "Trail Tuff", my box does not.
Summary: I can't speak knowledgeably about the new item.
-George
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| dahshore |
Posted on 07/08/13 - 6:27 AM
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Thanks for all the information given, I either know more or less now than I did one month ago, thanks to all!!
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| Gamalot |
Posted on 07/10/13 - 3:18 AM
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I just noticed something interesting on your 1974 Montauk. Someone added the Montauk 17 decals that I don't believe started showing up until the transition in 1976 when the hulls changed to Smirked. Your boat is almost identical to mine with the forward platform. Mine was missing the entire console door and frame under the helm which I have since rebuilt with old teak I took from a recycled swimming platform from another boat.
When you finish getting the Bimini top set up post some pics of it and how it stores when not up.
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Posted on 07/10/13 - 5:50 AM
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I think I started with a little more than you and it appears you are going to restore it, I am not . I'm 77 and been there, so just going to cosmetically bring it up to use. I will post the bimini info, I ordered one on closeout from Westland/ 4 bow, 8' long, 69-72 width.
My wiring was a mess, and the other day I found a block of wood at the very top of the cc, with a fuse in it. I think it is part of the running lights system, haven't traced it out yet ??
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