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Montauk Seat Back Handles
bennett	#1  Posted on 05/18/09 - 7:45 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/18/09	Hi, I'm restoring a 1978 Montauk. I'm looking for the SS handles that sit on top of the seat back. Anyone know a good place to look for something like this? Thanks
Phil T	#2  Posted on 05/18/09 - 7:55 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	The parts information is on page 3 of the Parts Photos pages link They should be available at many full service marine accessory retailers or on the internet. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 05/18/09 - 10:08 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Phil's right. A very quick look through the OEM Parts Photos Index will give you lots of information including part numbers in most cases. http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...page_id=69 The handles were chrome and not SS...
nvaccaro	#4  Posted on 05/18/09 - 10:21 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 209 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/22/07	I found replacements at West Marine. I was even able to use the same screw holes. Good luck.
Joe Kriz	#5  Posted on 05/18/09 - 10:26 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	nvaccaro, You should be able to use the same screw holes as it is the same part being made today.
nvaccaro	#6  Posted on 05/18/09 - 10:53 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 209 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/22/07	Joe: I wasn't sure if it was exactly the same as the original. Mine were in real bad shape so I wasn't sure if they were the same material. My replacement bow light from Twin Cities is stainless steel. Sue mentioned the original was (I believe) brass that was chrome plated. Same as the case as the seat back handles, the screw holes lined up perfectly with the new bow light.
Joe Kriz	#7  Posted on 05/18/09 - 10:58 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	That's perfect when the new parts fit the old screw holes. Many parts are still available with the original part number. A good example is the RPS Grab Handles, Perko part# 1231
Phil T	#8  Posted on 05/19/09 - 5:11 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	One good technique is to bring one of the handles with you to the store. There are many handles that look the same but the holes are ever so slightly off. By having the original, you can ensure you have the right one. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Blackduck	#9  Posted on 05/19/09 - 6:29 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 519 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/25/06	Taco makes a stainless steel handle that matches the original Perko hole pattern. By upgrading to this handle, you won't have to do it again in a couple of years. Cost is about $20 each at Defender Marine.
bennett	#10  Posted on 05/19/09 - 7:44 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/18/09	I found a pair of Perko today that look just like the ones I've been seeing on this website. Once I get them on I'll have to post a couple photos. Thanks for your suggestions.