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Mink Islander · 04-16-2009, 11:21 AM

I have a 17 ft Montauk (83 vintage). Agree that a used Whaler is a good second boat/work boat/fishing boat. Does your's have the dodger/wind screen/bimini set up? If you think you'll be using this in foul weather you'll appreciate having some cover. Mills Canvas makes all the OEM canvas for Whaler, I believe, and they can custom make covers for you to spec for that vintage if you don't have it already.

The only other thing I'd check is the stern light pole. When I bought mine, it only had a stubby 18" one that seemed barely (if at) all legal under current law. With the dodger up, it did not give 360 degree visibility as required. I like to be seen at night! Was simple to replace with a taller one. Shep Brown's is an authorized Whaler dealer. Sold the old on on Ebay for surprisingly good $$ -- plenty of restoration work out there for older Whalers it seems.

Hope this helps.

04-16-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Whaler I have a 17 ft Montauk (83 vintage). Agree that a used Whaler is a good second boat/work boat/fishing boat. Does your's have the dodger/wind screen/bimini set up? If you think you'll be using this in foul weather you'll appreciate having some cover. Mills Canvas makes all the OEM canvas for Whaler, I believe, and they can custom make covers for you to spec for that vintage if you don't have it already. The only other thing I'd check is the stern light pole. When I bought mine, it only had a stubby 18" one that seemed barely (if at) all legal under current law. With the dodger up, it did not give 360 degree visibility as required. I like to be seen at night! Was simple to replace with a taller one. Shep Brown's is an authorized Whaler dealer. Sold the old on on Ebay for surprisingly good $$ -- plenty of restoration work out there for older Whalers it seems. Hope this helps.