Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Raising RPS and console in 1989 Montauk 17: Pros & Cons?

Posted by Finnegan on 12/10/15 - 9:07 AM
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I think what is correctly being said here is PLAN AHEAD if you want to raise your low console or RPS.
In my case, the risers I designed for my Montauk easily accomodates the Whaler fuel tanks, or a Moeller 24 gqallon tank.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgolt...9411318712

With respect to the consoles, be sure to use the same number, and same size, fasteners at all connection levels. For example in my design, if the console is connected to the floor, on each side, with 8 #14 screws, I use four #14 screws for mounting each block to floor, then 8 #14 screws for mounting beams to blocks, and then the original 8 #14 screws for mounting the console to the beams.

My experience with factory wiring, at least, is that there is usually plenty of slack in the cabling and wiring where it enters the console. But once again, plan ahead as mentioned.