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I purchased a nice, relatively original 1988 Montauk 17 a few years ago, from an older couple in the Florida keys. It had been hanging loosely on davits, and had developed the usual damage associated with such types of storage. When I got it home I began the disassembly and assessment of the necessary repairs. I looked at all options I knew of to repair the badly spider cracked deck. I finally settled on the Line-X. I called Brian at Line-X of Sarasota, and he educated me about the application process of the marine specific xs-650. They can mix nearly any color desired, and the finish can be textured or smooth. The hull gained a bit of weight after the interior was sprayed, but that was expected. What was unexpected was the much more "solid" feeling the boat had when under way, especially on plane. I am extremely happy with the work they did. Line-X probably isn't for those looking to achieve a factory like finish, but is a very viable option for those looking to instantly fix the years of abuse our Whaler decks experience. I can provide pictures via email for those interested in seeing the before and after photos.