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

Posted by rbyrnesjr on 03/05/18 - 2:53 PM
#1

I just purchased a 2018 Montauk 170. I was wondering if anyone has changed the console latch to a lockable one.

Posted by JRP on 03/05/18 - 4:04 PM
#2

Congrats on the new boat and welcome to Whaler Central.

You may be the first member here to purchase the 2018 Montauk 170!

Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/05/18 - 5:13 PM
#3

rbyrnesjr wrote:
I just purchased a 2018 Montauk 170. I was wondering if anyone has changed the console latch to a lockable one.

Your profile says you have a 2017.
Which one has the typo?
http://www.whalercentral.com/profile....okup=42044

Any photo of what you have now?

Posted by rbyrnesjr on 03/05/18 - 6:08 PM
#4

2018 was not available as a choice. No pictures yet. I take delivery the end of the month.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/06/18 - 12:08 PM
#5

Didn't realize we were out of years.

Thanks for the heads up.
Added more years so fixed for now.

Posted by PurrSeaStance on 03/25/18 - 2:24 PM
#6

I have replaced both the console and the live well hatch locks to lockable ones. They are available at any marine stores but spendy at about $70 each!

Posted by EJO on 03/26/18 - 12:05 PM
#7

rbyrnesjr Yes it is one of the first things I did to my Montauk 150 CC. I don't understand why Boston Whaler doesn't do that. I think it is a must to store valuables (fish finder/chart plotter and or personal items) when you trailer and park or when you slip or dock for a little bit while visiting/sight seeing. I lock my floaty boat key and car-key(s) and just have the little black key in my pock or change pocket of my swimming trunks

I had a hard time finding the lockable latch but was successful see https://photos.app.goo.gl/rqhcJ2IkAUh...kAUhAuKXz1

This was a Southco M series latch (as is the original) see I can't remember the Part Number but look at your current one and see https://www.southco.com/en-us/m1-fp?i...p;filters= for the correct one.

Not inexpensive like said above but well worth the investment.

Edited by EJO on 03/26/18 - 12:11 PM