Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Montauk Bow Rails
Posted by toadfish on 02/15/16 - 12:51 PM
#1
Looking for a bow rail for a 1973 hull. Will someone please provide some insight and verify if the early model Montauks (73-76) had the same bow rails as later models (77-early 90's)?
As always, great site and I appreciate any feedback.
Todd
Posted by toadfish on 02/16/16 - 5:36 AM
#3
Thanks for clarification Joe!
Posted by MG56 on 02/16/16 - 10:56 AM
#4
Do you know exactly what is different? Because the only real difference I see is the mid posts have a slight offset on the smirked models, the rest looks pretty much the same.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/16/16 - 11:55 AM
#5
MG,
No I sure don't know exactly but you are on the right track.
I remember it had to do with the offset but not sure if anything else.
Posted by MG56 on 02/16/16 - 1:40 PM
#6
Joe Kriz wrote:
MG,
No I sure don't know exactly but you are on the right track.
I remember it had to do with the offset but not sure if anything else.
The Smirked hulls have a slight offset on the bottom of the middle posts, but the rest looks the same.
I think the Smirked hull required the mounting to change, but I don't see why they would change the way they make the rails. I wouldn't be surprised if the first time they knew there was a problem was when they were fitting bow rails to the first Smirked hulls on the line.
I also wouldn't be surprised if the Smirkless Montauk rails aren't exactly like any of the Sakonnet rails or other 16's.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/16/16 - 1:49 PM
#7
MG56 wrote:
I also wouldn't be surprised if the Smirkless Montauk rails aren't exactly like any of the Sakonnet rails or other 16's.
I agree.
All 16' hulls from 1975 and below should utilize the same bow rail.
All that I can find in the catalogs or price list is the description "Bow Rail" or "S.S. Bow Rail" and then a price.
No mention of a part number but does say standard on some models and optional with a price for other 16' models.