Posted by seajbee on 03/28/09 - 7:24 AM
#1
Hey all,
I'm in the process of getting my 1976 Montauk 17 back in like-new condition. Anyone know what size/make cooler seat to get, and where to get it?
Thanks,
Chris
Edited by Tom W Clark on 03/28/09 - 7:50 AM
Posted by Tom W Clark on 03/28/09 - 7:49 AM
#2
A correct cooler seat for a Montauk consists of the following components:
- The cooler itself.
- The cleats the cooler is mounted on.
- The hooks that attach to the sides of the cooler and engage the bungee cords form the cleat.
- The cushion that sits atop the cooler.
The cooler that Whaler used back in 1976 was an Igloo Marine 84 quart cooler (which was renamed 86 quart just a few years later.) This cooler is no longer made but it descendant, the Igloo Marine 94 quart cooler is essentially the same but with a taller lid. These coolers can be bought for as little as $60 on sale though they usually cost considerably more.
The cleats can be made using the drawings in the downloads section:
http://whalercentral.com/downloads.ph...?cat_id=13
The cooler hooks need to be ordered from a Whaler dealer. I get mine form Sue Lodel at Twin Cities Marine:
http://www.twincitiesmarine.com/arine.com/
A perfect OE quality cushion can be ordered from Lois Hall:
http://hallsnautical.com/price.htm/price.htm
Edited by Tom W Clark on 03/28/09 - 7:51 AM
Posted by dannyboyVT on 06/11/09 - 6:57 PM
#3
Would this info apply to a '91 montauk as well!
Thanks for any advice Tom!
Posted by Phil T on 06/11/09 - 7:08 PM
#4
Danny - Yes.
If you have rod cushions, install the cooler so the hinges face forward. Since the cooler is a bit taller than the original, it is easier to open this way.