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First, a big hello to the other Whaler afficionados whose names I recognize, Tom Clark and Tony (elaelap)! I also use the name, greyg8r.

Second, a big hello to the other Whaler afficionados I have not yet met!

Third, here is my latest addition (well, substitution actually for a 1974 BW Katama):

[img]http://www.elbrasil.com/jpgfiles/bwmontauk/88montauk1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.elbrasil.com/jpgfiles/bwmontauk/88montauk2.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.elbrasil.com/jpgfiles/bwmontauk/88montauk3.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.elbrasil.com/jpgfiles/bwmontauk/88montauk4.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.elbrasil.com/jpgfiles/bwmontauk/88montauk5.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.elbrasil.com/jpgfiles/bwmontauk/88montauk6.jpg[/img]

As you can tell from the photos, there is minimal spider cracking and the hull is in overall great condition but I do have a couple of questions:

There are a couple of screws for the bow rail stanchions that are loose and one is even missing. How do I go about tightening these up?

Unfortunately, I am sure there has been some water intrusion here; is there anyway to remedy that?

That's it for now, but I will have more questions as I prep this boat for the sea for closer-in stuff. I also have a 1989 25' Grady White Sailfish for offshore ventures.

Richard

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Hi,

Welcome to W/C, the way I repaired the holes was to drill out a slightly larger hole, then push a thinner dowel (cut to a slightly shorter length than the hole) gooped with "Marine tex" into the hole, clean area with mineral spirits afterward's to clean up, let cure for 24 hours, then drill a very thin hole into the dowel for the screw to follow in, this has worked for me, I have seen other good idea's from other member's on here about filling holes, as far as the water retention, we all leak a little, it's got to go somewhere, it does'nt seem to make much difference though, try and silicone caulk up as much of the deck as possible (open screw holes etc), Your boat looks to be in good shape ! Congrats !
mw

p.s. All Whaler owner's HATE loose rails !

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Hello g8r80 and welcome to WhalerCentral.

Is that a Mills Sun Top? I always preferred the way the later models have the slides that fit outside the bow rail and able to slide forward to stow the canvas in front of the bow rail and out of the way.

Nice looking original Montauk.

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Hey Richard! Welcome! I have a 1970 Katama that I am bringing back to her former glory. Do you know of any aftermarket front seats/bases for that model or do I just need to build my own? I have the original seats but they are in bad shape. A local upholstery shop can get the foam/vinyl close to original if I cut the wood to original spec. I was also wondering how the front locker was attached. Is the spring all that held it in place? The spring was all that was there when I took possesion of the boat. Thanks for sharing your pics and for any help you may offer! Paul

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MW,

Thanks for the info on the dowels. I guess the water can soak the foam there but not do much more damage. In any case, it has already happened and I will take care of it this week.



Thanks Joe. I don't think it is a Mills top, I think it's an aftermarket. The straps are fastened to the aluminum poles very hokey. If I slide the poles all the way forward, they will clear the bow rail, but won't clear the side rails in the rear. On my Katama, which doesn't have a bow rail, the side rails stop a little short in the rear and the very nice sunbrella top on it can go down in the front or rear, giving me more options.

Also, the katama has stainless poles while this Montauk has aluminum poles which are not nearly as nice. I will consider swapping the bimini tops with the Katama.



Richard, I had a hard time even finding pictures of the original seats. When I called BW, they put me in touch with a vendor who still sells the original seats for, gasp, $900 each! I passed. I would definitely go the local canvas shop with replacement wood (marine or at least pressure treated).

I am confused about the front locker. What is that? Can you post a pic?