Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by jpezzuti on 06/08/17 - 9:10 AM

I am looking to get more seating out of my 1980 Montauk 17, I purchased a new front cushion and have a 65 qt yeti cooler with cushion I then have the original RPS so looking to make some kind of rear seating. I was going to build a bench seat that folded down into a fishing platform but the design got too advanced for my skills and too expensive to make. So I was told about these marine bean bag chairs. Was wondering if anyone with a Montauk has used these in their boat. They look like a very inexpensive way ,comfortable way to get two more seating positions in the rear plus still give me the options to pull them out for fishing .

Posted by EJO on 06/08/17 - 11:11 AM

I use a 128 qt cooler in the back of my little 150 which gives storage for extra equipment and seating for two. Not bad and when I need more space for fishing I just leave it on shore.
Can be had for $80 plus a couple of buck for some anti skid applications under-neath and I use my throwable (Type IV) cushions for comfort. Guests don't seem to mind.

Posted by DennisVollrath on 06/08/17 - 3:24 PM

I have one of the bean bag chairs for my Outrage. It is very comfortable, and especially nice for someone with a bad back. Takes some of the pound out of the Whaler ride.

Dennis

Posted by Jetheredge on 06/09/17 - 4:54 AM

I am interested in these as well. I need to reroute my batteries to the center console to clean up the rear of the boat first.

i have an 1987 Montauk 17

(fixed abbreviated year and model)

Edited by Joe Kriz on 06/09/17 - 11:23 AM

Posted by Jadoca on 06/09/17 - 9:44 AM

Best Part of the Whole Boat .... Work Great! I have 2 E Sea Rider Teardrop Long Necks and an Ottoman. Along with a Magma Umbrella on the bow rail it doesn't get any better.

Posted by hawkman71 on 06/10/17 - 9:21 AM

Jadoca wrote:I have 2 E Sea Rider Teardrop Long Necks and an Ottoman. Along with a Magma Umbrella on the bow rail it doesn't get any better.

Jadoca - do you have any pics of that layout to share? Maybe your own personal boat page here? I didn't see one listed.

Edited by hawkman71 on 06/10/17 - 9:21 AM

Posted by Jadoca on 06/10/17 - 4:14 PM

What is you number and I'll give you a call tell you the what to buy and the best way to set it up IMO. I have a cpl pics I can send too.

Edited by Jadoca on 06/10/17 - 8:58 PM

Posted by hawkman71 on 06/11/17 - 5:01 PM

Jadoca, No need my man. I'm looking to buy a Whaler first. I'm trying to imagine setups and how I might be able to justify the purchase given a wife and four kids - they won't all fit I don't think. Your layout seemed cool.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/11/17 - 5:10 PM

Jadoca wrote:
What is you number and I'll give you a call tell you the what to buy and the best way to set it up IMO. I have a cpl pics I can send too.

I wouldn't give out my phone number for everyone in the world to see. or my email address either.

This site is all about sharing here, so a link to some photos you have somewhere or the manufacturer website would be better and would share with everyone here, not just one person privately.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/12/17 - 3:47 PM

#13

Jadoca wrote:
MFG is in my post. Google it.

Thanks for all your help. I'm sure all the other members appreciate it too.
Thanks for the tip on using Google.
Look forward to sharing more info with you in the future.