Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by bh6247 on 02/20/24 - 9:46 PM

Hello all,

I have questions about the livewell on 190 Montauks. I saw a 2007 in person and it looks like the livewell is a molded part of the front of the splashwell. On some later models it looks like a separate unit. By 2018 it looks like there is no livewell at all. I am looking for a 190 Monyauk and would appreciate any input on the livewell configurations over the model years and if the livewell can be removed from some models. I am looking for a Montauk and like the idea of a large open space behind the seat. I am priced out of the new body style.

Thanks in advance.

Bob

Hopefully plying Lake Erie on a Montauk this summer.

Posted by PhilD on 02/21/24 - 1:43 AM

Hi Bob, on the newest 190 MTK (around 2018+), the optional livewell is under the helm seat. I have the same on my 210 MTK.

Before that, it was in front of the splashwell like you said, but I've seen some that also have a seat on top with a backrest in the rod holders:

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2007-boston-whaler-190-montauk-9092165/

Posted by butchdavis on 02/21/24 - 7:47 AM

For what it's worth I've had Whalers with one of each type. For me the splashwell mounted livewell is far more convenient. Having to give up your seat every time someone needs another shrimp or pogey can become tiresome during a day of fishing.

Posted by PhilD on 02/21/24 - 9:54 AM

butchdavis wrote:
For what it's worth I've had Whalers with one of each type. For me the splashwell mounted livewell is far more convenient. Having to give up your seat every time someone needs another shrimp or pogey can become tiresome during a day of fishing.

That is a good point. Plus with the seat cover you can't even see what's in the livewell. But I do like the extra space to walk around in the back.