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will a 17' montauk fit in a standard garage?
ossnap	#1  Posted on 03/09/09 - 6:41 PM
Member Posts: 27 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/09/09	Hi all, I stumbled upon this forum while doing some research. I'm am considering buying an 83 Montauk 17 and I am wondering what my chances are of getting it in my garage. The garage measures front to back 19'6" and top to bottom clearance about 7'. I'm pretty sure I'd have to get a swing or removable tongue if it's even possible but I'm worried about the height. I just thought I'd ask here before I go take a look. Many thanks! -Tony
jquigley	#2  Posted on 03/09/09 - 6:45 PM
Member Posts: 269 Comments: 1 Joined: 07/17/07	You should be fine. You are right about the swing-away tongue though.
Phil T	#3  Posted on 03/09/09 - 7:08 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	From when I had my Montauk Boat 17' Motor trimmed down ~ 2 ft Trailer tongue ~ 2'ft. To get my boat in my garage, I blocked the side channels and unbolted the tongue. My trailer had a crossmember and tabs with holes. There was one bolt. Stored the tongue with the bow stop and trailer jack under the bow. Warning - It is heavy and awkward. Take a look at your trailer and see how hard it is to remove the tongue. Phil T attached the following image: [89.76Kb] 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Joe Kriz	#4  Posted on 03/09/09 - 7:14 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Also see our article on a swing away tongue. http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=85
CES	#5  Posted on 03/09/09 - 7:27 PM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	19'6" is pretty deep for a Texas garage....mine is only 18" deep. You're lucky if you have a garage that big. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
Phil T	#6  Posted on 03/09/09 - 7:51 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I noticed you stated a concern about height. The total height of the boat will be dependent on the trailer. If it sits above the wheels or inside them. While the console rail is the highest point, you can always drop the jack and lower the tongue on the floor to get the rail through, then raise it up. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
DesertSport	#7  Posted on 03/09/09 - 8:08 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 52 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/01/09	My (little one car) garage is 18'. My 15' just fits WITH a removable tongue. It fits fine in the 2-car (big) garage but I have two cars in there.
ossnap	#8  Posted on 03/09/09 - 8:46 PM
Member Posts: 27 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/09/09	Thanks for all of the quick and informative replies. I am hoping to go look at the boat later this week, and maybe make a decision by the weekend. I'll be sure to take a tape measure with me when I go to verify some measurements. I was getting worried at first but it looks like this may be promising after all.
HarleyFXDL	#9  Posted on 03/10/09 - 6:43 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	I put my Montauk in my std garage but had to angle the trailer (did not have swing away tongue).
Guts	#10  Posted on 03/10/09 - 10:12 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 612 Comments: 8 Joined: 11/21/08	HarleyFXDL wrote: I put my Montauk in my std garage but had to angle the trailer (did not have swing away tongue). ditto