---

Good thinking Bill.

I agree.
As you mention, there was a time when the catalogs showed the newer boat names different in the catalogs then the names on the boat. Montauk 170 or 170 Montauk. They showed it both ways.

I understand what you are saying and we have done this since 2002.
See the members personal pages.
Because of the 3 numbers first, these boats come first in all the categories.
http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...page_id=65

We also have shown the 3 digit name first in all the Boat model specs here:
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...owstart=60

Now, having said all that, Boston Whaler then confuses us with putting "Montauk 170" name on the side of these boats back in the early 2000's.
See the 2003 catalog on page 16 and we see "Montauk 170" on the side of the boat.
It appears they didn't even how they wanted to name it.
I think this changed after a certain year. About 2005 you can see the name on the side of the boat is now "170 Montauk".

Good eye and thanks for the feedback and keep up the good work.
Seriously. Good job.

Some people don't understand what the name on the side of the boat (or console, etc.) stands for.
It is very common for new members to ignore the name on the boat and call it something it is not.
Many times they call a Montauk 17' a Montauk 170, also including many other models.
It seems to be just the way it is and has been since 2002 with the 3 digit name change.
Hopefully we can inform everyone to recognize the difference and go by the correct name.

Most people do know what the name on their vehicle stands for.
F-250 is what it this one is. (with or without the dash)
They don't say it is an F-25 or an F-2500, or a 250-F, or a 2500-F etc.
They absolutely know it is an "F-250"