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1979 Montauk 17 getting a full restoration - just got the original brass back from the plater...

Looks amazing. I was very hesitant when I saw the cost associated with re-plating these original fixtures, as opposed to purchasing new ones(made in china versions) through websites advertising original parts . Thought I'd share in case anyone is interested in doing the same.

Old: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/10...2926844817

New(including new paint and fiberglass work): https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/10...6299985473

I can't tell you how informative this website has been in my resto process. Thank you to all for posting. Amazing how helpful it has been.

Unfortunately, I don't have a personal page or restoration page set up yet, since I am still in the process of updating this new addition to our family. More to come as the process unfolds.

Just re-painted it and will be getting full re-power with hydraulic steering. Teak getting re-sanded and replaced as needed. most of the console teak will be new. getting new anchor/rode, new wiring/electircal in the console for switches, etc.

cheers.

delrayfly

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Looking good.

Nice to see an older Montauk get an update.

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Looks great, how much did it cost to have the set re-finished?

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Enjoy working on your favorite model.
Keep up the good work.

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Thanks all.

Whaler Bob: It was about $750 as I recall, which included the screws. They strip the metal and re-plate them and buff. pretty interesting process actually. Not sure what the price would be to replace all the fixtures and screws with replacement parts, as I didn't do the math, but have to think it would be at least $500.00 and the metal definitely wouldn't be the same quality.

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correction on my original post - I think I referred to the re-plating of the chrome as Brass - I believe it is bronze, not brass which was re-chrome plated. could be wrong on this though. cheers....-delrayfly

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Thanks, something I plan to do in the next 10 - 20 years :)