Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Montauk?
Posted by modenacart on 03/02/09 - 6:34 PM
#1
I have a 74 whaler that was sold to me as a montauk, but I think the hull looks like the pictures I see of the COHASSET. Can you tell me what it is?
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Edited by modenacart on 03/02/09 - 6:42 PM
Posted by Phil T on 03/02/09 - 7:15 PM
#2
That appears to be an aftermarket console. The Cohassett console is more of a T shape.
See this photo from the Whaler Model Specs gallery?
[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/photoalbum/useralbum_31/1972_cohasset_ii_t2.jpg[/img]
Posted by modenacart on 03/02/09 - 7:26 PM
#3
Yes, and so is the seat. The hull shape does not look like what others are calling Montauks is why I don't think it is one. I am working on puting the RPS together, though I fear getting the legs will be really tough. I found a guy that will sell me a truck load of teak, salvaged from a 40 ft boat, for a 100 dollars.
Posted by DesertSport on 03/02/09 - 7:43 PM
#4
The hulls were the same, regardless of model. The interiors made the model difference(s).
Posted by Phil T on 03/02/09 - 7:50 PM
#5
Whaler used the same hull but changed the interiors for different models.
A Montauk would have a center console, RPS and bow and stern rails. The good news is, it is possible to change it into a Montauk.
Don't fret, it is still a Whaler. :D
Posted by modenacart on 03/02/09 - 7:52 PM
#6
Phil T wrote:
Whaler used the same hull but changed the interiors for different models.
A Montauk would have a center console, RPS and bow and stern rails. The good news is, it is possible to change it into a Montauk.
Don't fret, it is still a Whaler. :D
I have no idea what it started as. After looking at the page for the 1973 Montauk, the hull does look exactly like his, however the HIN is not molded into the hull, not at least that I have found. I did see a lot of repairs to what look like holes along the inner sides of the hull. I suspect it use to have rails along there, though I didn't notice them on the bow.
Edited by modenacart on 03/02/09 - 8:18 PM
Posted by balene on 03/05/09 - 5:51 PM
#7
I would grap that $100 truck load of teak ASAP regardless of whether you intend to use it on this boat.
Two years ago someone gave me ten 1 x 10 teak boards. They were each about eight feet long and had lots of old failed varnish. After checking for fasteners, I squared the edges on my cabinet saw and ran the boards through a surface planer. I ended up with about 60 board feet of beautiful lumber that I am still using in various projects. It's hard to find the wider boards today. When you do find them nice old growth teak can sell for upwards of $40 a board foot. I was happy to help clean out this person's barn in exchange for at least $2,000 in lumber.
By the way, they refused to take any money for the stuff!