Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Montauk Console Placement

Posted by toadfish on 03/23/14 - 5:33 AM
#1
Trying to modify a 1973 Katama to a Custom. Uncertain, but based on the knowledge and information all have provided on this site it appears the early Montauks (years 73-74) had the winged-consoles.

I came across a console from an 1981 Montauk that I would like to install in the 1973.

Obviously, easy to center it from side to side, but need a fore or aft dimension to fasten as close as possible in the original (manufacturer) location?

Sorry for all the words...I guess I could have just asked the question:

Are the winged consoles in the early Montauks (73-74) the same size as the later Montauks (76-?) and if so, are they placed in the same location?

Thanks for all the help!!

Todd

Posted by Tom W Clark on 03/23/14 - 8:12 AM
#2
The Montauk consoles are the same size.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/23/14 - 10:37 AM
#3
The Winged consoles (1973-1976) have flanges at the bottom.

The Flat faced (1977) and later consoles do not have the flanges.

http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=58

Posted by toadfish on 03/23/14 - 11:26 AM
#4
Thanks Guys! Is it also a correct assumption that Montauk consoles (73-76) & (77-82) would be fastened in the exact locations even though the hulls are different?

Posted by Tom W Clark on 03/23/14 - 11:33 AM
#5
Yes, the location of the console within the boats remained the same.