Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1989 Montauk Rub Rails Concern

Posted by enggass on 10/09/17 - 4:09 PM
#1

Is the fiberglass sealed under the rub rails on theses boats? I gave a fair amount of cracking in plastic next to the rubber on mine. I hope that it is not a window to moisture... is it an easy repair?

Posted by enggass on 10/18/17 - 6:48 PM
#2

Can anyone tell me the actual length of the rub rail for a 17’ montauk? I’d like to order one, but my boat is ‘in the shop’ so I cannot measure.

Posted by Phil T on 10/19/17 - 4:08 AM
#3

If you contact and order from Sue Lodel, Parts Manager at Twin Cities, she already knows.

slodel@beaconmarinellc.com
www.beacontcm.com

Posted by enggass on 10/19/17 - 5:31 AM
#4

Ok, but can anyone tell me the actual length needed for a Rub Rail on a 1989 17' Montauk? The boat is 16'7" in length.
I know Specialty Marine sells a Rub Rail kit for this at 37'. Is that a sufficient amount of length being that it has to wrap around the Bow?

Posted by EJO on 10/19/17 - 5:39 AM
#5

engass I don't have a 17 Montauk but simple math will tell me 37 ft is not enough.
You need at least a foot or so on each side of the transom. leaving you 35 feet. Each side is probably 16-1/2 ft for 33 feet total leaving only 2 feet for the bow. Hence 37 feet is not enough unless you can stretch it which is doubtful.

Posted by enggass on 10/19/17 - 6:25 AM
#6

Well, I purchased a Kit from Specialty Marine:
"Boston Whaler OEM 3 piece 37' rub rail kit. Fits all Boston Whaler Classic 9'-17' hulls from 1958-1999"
I can always send it back. Has anyone here ever purchased products from them?
http://www.specialtymarine.com/BOSTON...-p141.html

Posted by Colekitchel on 10/19/17 - 6:33 AM
#7

I ordered that same kit, and it worked great my 1979 Montauk. Be sure to have some help, pretty labor intensive job.

Posted by enggass on 10/19/17 - 6:36 AM
#8

Thanks. That's all I needed to know. I plan on having someone with experience install.