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Looking at a 1988 Montauk today.
DE2D2B	#1  Posted on 07/21/08 - 10:19 AM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/21/08	1988 Montauk with 1988 Mercury 90HP. If the boat looks good I will have a compression test and inspection performed on the boat by a local boat yard. Do I need to have the boat weighed to see if water is an issue internally? Also, does anyone think I might be able to get a couple of seasons (New England) out of this engine without having to invest a ton or replace it. Lets assume the compression test returns positive results. Anything else to look out for ? Thanks in advance, lots of great information here..
HarleyFXDL	#2  Posted on 07/21/08 - 10:26 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	Make sure when you first get there that the engine is cold and not started before you got there. I tend to believe that an engine that looks like crap was not cared for properly. If the boat has a ton of holes all over the place it is a good sign water has gotten into the hull.
DE2D2B	#3  Posted on 07/21/08 - 10:41 AM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/21/08	Here is the ad I am responding to.. 1988 Boston Whaler Montauk 17', 1988 Mercury 90 hp and galv. trl. No electronics,no canvas. Boat and motor are in overall good shape. Trailer in in excellent shape. Boat has new 27 gal. fuel tank, new steering system, new main seat upholstery. Teak in in excellent shape. Trailer has new tires and wheels, new leaf springs,new bearings, new spare tire mount. Title in hand. $6800.00 make offer - serious seller.
Joe Kriz	#4  Posted on 07/21/08 - 10:51 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	You had better hurry and take a look at it or it will be gone...
DE2D2B	#5  Posted on 07/21/08 - 10:52 AM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/21/08	Joe Kriz wrote: You had better hurry and take a look at it or it will be gone... Looks like a good deal to you?
Joe Kriz	#6  Posted on 07/21/08 - 11:03 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	I'd buy them all day long, all week long, and all month long at that price as long as it is in good condition. I sold my 1978 Montauk 17' for $7500 without the kicker motor. It was in very, very, good condition. http://users.sisqtel.net/jkriz/Montau...ntauk.html
Blackduck	#7  Posted on 07/21/08 - 12:38 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 519 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/25/06	Sounds to me that you likely can buy this boat for $6000. If the boat and motor are as good as the are advertised, this is a steal.
Operaman	#8  Posted on 07/22/08 - 8:35 AM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/23/07	Agreed with above. Also, your concern about the 88 Merc lasting up in New England. I have seen many engines from that vintage still running strong. Like above said, if it looks clean and maintained, you should be fine for a long time. Use good fresh fuel and correct additives. Good condition can be pretty bad when it comes to ads. Especially since he states the trailer is excellent. I have seen boats listed as good condition that most wouldn't even get out of the truck to look at. Hope it is in good condition as listed and not a disaster.