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Doesn't this weigh about 2000# ? Can you hang this, how big is the main
boat? Outboards are usually OK in the winter, if you leave them exactly
upright, they will drain instead of freezing. Some are terrible to start,
this varies motor to motor. The Whalers are the Timex of boats, pretty
indestructible.
Lee Haefele
> Hi Folks,
> We have been looking for a small utility boat to hang off the back of the
barge for quick zips around the neighborhood.
> After looking for months we have pretty much settled on a 17 foot Boston
Whaler Montauk 1979 with an updated Suzuki motor with a year left on the
warranty.
> They seem to be like Harley's, you can't kill them but the price never
drops either.
> What should I be watching out for in this older boat. I have heard the
steering is a pain to repair/replace. Is there any other Whaler
particularities I should be looking for before purchase?
> We also would like to leave her in the water and use her all year after we
pull the big boat.
> We see lots of folks putting by all winter. How do you take care of the
engine and keep her running in cold weather?
> Any info would be appreciated.
> Mary and Elise
> The Enchanted Wave
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