Picking Boats by the Side of the Road - a Classic 17' Boston Whaler Montauk for Dirt "Cheap"

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2 ай бұрын

We are back in our home roads of the North Fork of Long Island and we get a nice tour of part of the South Fork too as, alas, my search for two boats listed for sale turned out to be a bit of a false lead. Notwithstanding that, i think we did find a great deal on a 17' Boston Whaler Montauk - a classic fishing boat that looked like it was in great shape! It offers a great contrast as well to a boat not far from that Whaler, a similar vintage Boston Whaler Super Sport that was featured in a video last Fall and is still for sale for the same $12,900 it was offered for sale last year.
Let me know what you think of that Montauk!
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@ralphholiman7401 22 күн бұрын

Best deal I ever got was Hobie 16 fro sale by the side of the road for $250. I assumed it didn't have any sails, because it was so dirty and covered with tree sap you could tell it had been sitting for a long time. I paid the lady, hooked it to my truck and started to leave and she said, "You'll have to come get the sails out of the attic, they are too heavy for me." I go up and find a brand new Tequila Sunrise Main and Jib, still in the original cover. I asked her if she ever put them on and said, "No, my son bought the sails right before he got transferred ten years ago. We never put them on."

@ronk3332 2 ай бұрын

I believe the two boats you were looking for are on trailers behind the Station Bar. I know one was an older Wellcraft. I'll be there this weekend and can confirm if they are still there and for sale.

@googeelou 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy your boat reviews as much as your fishing video.

@jiggingjerks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@TommyKroy 2 ай бұрын

Love my Ridgeline! Best part is the “ Brunk”!

@jiggingjerks 2 ай бұрын

My favorite part too!!!!

@josephshultz6726 2 ай бұрын

beautiful little town

@duffmeister6480 2 ай бұрын

I always enjoy the ride !

@jiggingjerks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@timrudy4359 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the shoutout lol. Surprised that GLS is still available. I’d take the montauk though.

@chrisv3968 2 ай бұрын

The whaler montauk is a great boat i know the owner and he took very good care of it. Runs well

@mulletoutdooradventures6286 2 ай бұрын

I picking up a 98 Hydra Sport 1800 this weekend with a 175 Johnson for $1500. The motor only has like 400 hours but it needs a fuel pump and a trim and tilt motor. I'm probably going to sit on it till the off season then slap a 4 stroke on it. Probably a 115 to 150hp.

@jiggingjerks 2 ай бұрын

Nice - congrats!!!!

@williamtukeyjr3661 2 ай бұрын

17 Whaler w 90 etec not a terrible deal @15. It probably rides decent.

@edgerrity893 2 ай бұрын

15 gls. Nice boat.

@captpepin 2 ай бұрын

John $15k for the boat with the throw away Etec is crazy, you need to price boats with those engines as not having power, parts are becoming scarce and finding someone to fix them is very hard. When that engine goes and you lose a season then look for a repower it will be around $15k for a new engine. The 15 Supersport is desirable but the seller is on crack, it looks like he hasn't washed it since your last video, the teak looks life driftwood and the engine saw it's best days before my my Jr in college was born. The market has turned Regulator is now offering $60k in rebates on new boats.

@scherry9819 2 ай бұрын

Last I checked it was 9500 installed for a Yamaha 70 four stroke, which is a great engine for the montauk. I would stear clear of a whaler with bottom paint- if ou keep your eyes open and are willing to drive, nice ones pop up for reasonable prices with original engines, ad no bottom paint.. You may need to drive a long way, but these boats were loved in the lake areas, enough to keep in the garage while the cars sat outside..

@captpepin 2 ай бұрын

@@scherry9819I over shot just a bit I was looking at 90’s, there around $9k with a propeller then add insulation and rigging. Remember he’s on Eastern LI probably the most expensive area to be boating labor will be at a premium.

@edgerrity893 2 ай бұрын

Great montauk. Great engine.

@cheapme1850 2 ай бұрын

Wow. I checked out a 90’s Sea Ray 270 the other day for $16k, including tri axle trailer! I love Whalers but they always seem overpriced despite their reputation.

@waynehallock1263 2 ай бұрын

That yellow boat been sitting there few years. They did have a yellow “submarine “ there for years.

@jiggingjerks 2 ай бұрын

I've never travelled down that road. Was nice to see other parts of our area relatively close by

@waynehallock1263 2 ай бұрын

@@jiggingjerks the Station is always packed. One day I’ll check it out.

@CaptDavesSportfishing 2 ай бұрын

shinnecock isn't that where tred barta lived?

@jiggingjerks 2 ай бұрын

Wasn't aware of that. I actually met Tred in Islamorada before he passed away. Great guy.

@CaptDavesSportfishing 2 ай бұрын

@@jiggingjerks I met him when he was "hocking" Albemarle boats at the fort Lauderdale boat show. if you can believe this I literally had to send a copy of his book to a buddy of mine on Long Island who never even heard of him. I thought his ego was so big that the entire State knew who he was.

@jiggingjerks 2 ай бұрын

@@CaptDavesSportfishing ha! He was gracious with me and took a picture. This was at Worldwide Marina and he had his wheelchair equipped boat there and was going fishing. Always enjoyed his hunting and fishing shows back in the day

@bh5094 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2003 BW Montauk 17 with 90 merc 2 stroke. Lightly used low hours. If you know anyone interested. 20k , negotiable. In Shirley great shape

@spinfish1434 2 ай бұрын

The Montauk looked ok but you missed, the transom is delaminating starboard side top on the greenline (4:23). The Etec are very hard to get parts now, the value particularly on a 06 has fallen through the floor. 2 very old gas tanks. That one is waaay overpriced!! Come on man, $8k tops. Yeah you’re losing your mind.. That 15’ will continue to sit $12,900 is ridiculous!!!!! $5k tops for that…

@rayjansen6712 2 ай бұрын

Internet is saying that the boat market is on the down..

@glenncreutz7920 2 ай бұрын

John, not sure but I have a strong feeling that first Montauk you showed for 15K is not a 2006. I own a 2008 150 Montauk and it is a very/completely different design style. I think the boat is in excellent condition but I really question whether or not it is a 2006. Possibly a 1996 but not a 2006. Just my opinion.

@jiggingjerks 2 ай бұрын

The motor is an 06. The Whaler itself is an 80s model

@glenncreutz7920 2 ай бұрын

@@jiggingjerks Ahhhh, that makes sense!!