Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by wjsherid on 08/11/08 - 2:06 PM

Question: I was reading the Previous Thread and saw that people have put 3" blocks under the Z legs to raise up the RPS. My question is on a 1984 Montauk, is the proper wood Mahogany or Teak? Once determined, where does one find ~ 15" Long 4"x3" stock of either Mahogany or Teak?

Also, I saw pictures but not a side profile...have people put Blocks the entire Footprint of the RPS, or just 4 separate blocks? Any pictures would be much appreciated.

Posted by Phil T on 08/11/08 - 3:34 PM

I installed blocks made out of Trex on my Montauk. Would not recommend this material. It was not esthetically pleasing.

I have seen photos of solid pieces that run the entire leg base as well as two short blocks with a large piece spanning the top.

From jechura's 22

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/refe...eRiser.jpg

Finnigan has a beautiful set on his Outrage 25.

Here is his photo of the RPS risers
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/imag...00x450.jpg

These are his console risers

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/refe...eRiser.JPG

I have read members using teak, Ipe and other exotics. Price may be a guiding force. Consider Mike at Nautical Lumber for the material and or the fabrication.

Edited by Phil T on 06/11/20 - 9:32 AM

Posted by Diver Dan on 08/11/08 - 4:45 PM

On my `1993 Montauk, I used Starboard (Sea Foam color) and cut it using the entire base as a template. Used 5200 to attach. Has been together for 10 years and still holding. Unless you look real hard, it is almost invisible from the oem base. If I were a real good wood worker with router experience it would have looked even better.