Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1984 Montauk 17 restoration

Posted by NJjohnmontauk17 on 07/24/17 - 8:52 AM
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I have disassembled my Montauk for restoration & have a couple questions for those who have done similar work:

1. How did you flip the hull over for bottom work? I am on the trailer right now. I assume a bunch of motivated guys?
2. My foremost rail station on the bow rail will not come off. (The one above the norman post) the Whaler diagram says these are screwed into an aluminum block? I'd imagine the stainless screws are corroded into the aluminum? I have it sitting with PB blaster penetrating fluid right now, thought they are not budging.
3. Does anyone know a re-chromer for stantions, bow/stern eyes, etc? I know I can order most parts from Specialty but wanted to see if I can get the originals re-plated.

thanks for your experience & knowledge.