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17' Montauk 1981
dreamboat	#1  Posted on 05/27/09 - 11:39 AM
Member Posts: 6 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/27/09	I have a montauk that I picked up for a steal because it has been sitting for a while. I am getting it running but long term i want to restore the pieces i can to a good everyday boat. I have a picture of the dash and i am hoping someone can identify what is what so i know what i need to do right away and what i can wait on. Thanks dreamboat attached the following image: [55.4Kb] Edited by dreamboat on 05/27/09 - 11:42 AM
Phil T	#2  Posted on 05/27/09 - 11:45 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Dream - Welcome and congratulations. Many members have a personal page showing their Montauk's. Here is the list, sorted by model. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
joninnj	#3  Posted on 05/27/09 - 3:13 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 408 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/07/07	I think you have some wire tracing in your future... Kidding aside very hard to say form that picture. 12v adapter/lighter...obvious. switches for lights,. maybe a bidge pump, horn, or aux 12V outlet... You will need to trace and test. good luck Jon in NJ Many other boats and outboards in my boating history The Whaler is the one I like the best!!!
MW	#4  Posted on 05/27/09 - 5:02 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	I think for "safety", most would recommend to change that system out, I would rip it ALL out, possibly saving some of the working switches as "spares". It's only 12v wiring, we can walk you through a "Basic" protected marine system that will last if you need help. This way "YOU" will know where everything goes in case of a problem later on. Matt
bottomfish	#5  Posted on 05/27/09 - 10:30 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 198 Comments: 32 Joined: 01/07/09	My 2 cents. Decide what basic functions you want now and install that wiring yourself with a basic fuse block so you know where everything is. It can be done very cheap and in 1 day in the driveway. Run it for the season then gut it and do it right. I did a 2 day pretty thorough job when I first picked up my 83 and ran it for 3 seasons and am now in the middle of a major redo that should last for many many years. Safety and trouble free operation are worth a little of your time and a couple bucks..