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Montauk 17 1992 - T-Top
Dejongmarc	#1  Posted on 08/26/21 - 3:39 AM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 1 Joined: 07/08/21	Hi All - I read somewhere on the forums that someone installed a T-Top through the center console... any help finding that post would be ideal as I'm looking to do the same possibly... Thanks! Marc Montauk 17
Phil T	#2  Posted on 08/26/21 - 5:21 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	If you review the archives you will find the recommendation to NOT install a t-top, full or partial, on a Montauk 17. There is not sufficient backing material in the floor to support a top. If you insist on installing a t-top to the console or deck, significant engineering is necessary (big $CN). The size of the boat does not support a t-top well and its performance will be adversely affected. If you really want shade, install a bimini top on sliders instead. Edited by Phil T on 08/26/21 - 5:22 AM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 08/26/21 - 12:28 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Not sure if this member still has this T-Top or not. https://www.whalercentral.com/infusio...r_id=14082
wrangler	#4  Posted on 08/27/21 - 3:24 AM
Member Posts: 264 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/14/08	1979 Montauk I have had a T top on this boat for over 15 years. First a bimi t top and now an Ocean South. I installed lights, radio antenna and temporary full enclosure for wet or cold weather. It mounts to the center console at the 4 corners. It does NOT mount to the deck. It slides up and down so its fits in my garage. About 10 minutes up and the same down. It comes in different sizes, I got the 53" long by 41" wide. They also have fixed mount T tops. Ocean South USA INC 3906-3908 NW12thAve Coral Springs FL 33065 oceansouth.com/oceansouth.us Edited by wrangler on 08/27/21 - 3:31 AM
Dejongmarc	#5  Posted on 08/30/21 - 11:05 AM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 1 Joined: 07/08/21	Hi Wrangler - you happen to have any pictures you can share of your install? Love to see it. I agree with Phil that it should not be mounted to the floor so yours looks like the solution!
Phil T	#6  Posted on 08/30/21 - 11:49 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Clarification - In my original post I do not say to not install a t-top on the floor. What I should have said is: If you must install a T-top on a classic Montauk 17, it will need to attach to the console in at least 2 places AND wider leg flanges be fabricated or an aluminum strap (2" wide, 3/8"+ thick) be welded to the front/back legs. Lag screws every 6" along the plate to spread the load across the deck. Edited by Phil T on 08/30/21 - 11:51 AM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT