Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by Montauknative on 06/01/23 - 2:18 PM

Well I have a 1986 Montauk with extensive sun damaged/splintered gelcoat. Its coming off. Uggh. The previous owner drilled the fuel line hole thru the deck into the rigging tunnel but for some reason thy didn't center it. The hole is off to starboard by at least an inch or 2. I want to patch it and re drill centered, possibly oblong the hole like was oem? How should I replace missing deck. Obviously the entire core is missing in this hole as well. Thanks

Posted by Phil T on 06/02/23 - 6:21 AM

Before you drill another hole, I would like to see a photo of the existing hole.

A photo will help determine if it is wise to repair the existing hole versus making a new one and mitigating the legacy hole.

Posted by Montauknative on 06/02/23 - 3:58 PM

Maybe its not worth it to relocate hole? I was planning on sanding off the crazed gelcoat anyways so I thought I might as well do it.

Edited by Montauknative on 06/02/23 - 4:16 PM

Posted by Phil T on 06/03/23 - 4:10 PM

That hole is way larger than it needs to be.

I would fix the current hole.

Firstly you need to seal the walls of the holes right away. Leaving it open to the elements is a huge problem.

Slather Locktite Marine Epoxy on the wall of the hole to seal the foam and glass.

I would also find/make a cover that covers the hole but has a hole that is the same size as the outside diameter of the fuel hose.

Measure the outside diameter. Look at plastic deck grommets.
Example: https://www.cableorganizer.com/catego...-grommets/ Comes in desert tan.

Posted by Montauknative on 06/04/23 - 4:20 PM

Sounds like a good plan thanks. Also i started compounding and light sanding the cockpit. It really seemed minimize the crazing. Looks like im going for a renovation vs full restoration for now.
Is there a preferred method for cutting and buffing out badly crazed and oxidized gelcoat?
Thanks again

Edited by Montauknative on 06/04/23 - 4:26 PM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/04/23 - 6:40 PM

A 1986 Montauk does NOT have that type of hole.

What model was this originally?
Does it look like this?
https://www.whalercentral.com/userpho...lbum_id=14

Posted by Montauknative on 06/05/23 - 10:50 AM

Im guessing there was no hole at all untill he cut it. Title says its a montauk but you think not? Its got all the montauk parts in the right places and i dont see any remnants of it being another model. Any way to verify based on numbers?

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/05/23 - 3:20 PM

#10

Give us your numbers and a photo of the entire boat.
The factory had an original elongated hole with a pvc protective surround.

See other numbers here but other models may be in the same sequence.
https://www.whalercentral.com/article...icle_id=17

Posted by Montauknative on 06/05/23 - 4:41 PM

#11

Joe Kriz wrote:
Give us your numbers and a photo of the entire boat.
The factory had an original elongated hole with a pvc protective surround.

See other numbers here but other models may be in the same sequence.
https://www.whalercentral.com/article...icle_id=17

BWCK5907D686
Ill Post a pic tomorrow when i get home, thanks.

Edited by Montauknative on 06/05/23 - 4:42 PM