1974-1989 Boston Whaler® Montauk 17 Model Specific Details: The 1973-2000 Montauk 17 windshield grab rail is about 47-1/2 inches high: the new (2020 model) Montauk-T-Topless™ (MT2™) provides 6-foot 3-inch clearance. When lowered, the Montauk-T-Topless-2™ will clear the original 86 quart Igloo® cooler with cushion (used through 1989) and the new 94 quart Igloo® cooler with cushion (which is 2-inches taller than the original 86 quart cooler), as well as the standard bow rails (it will be just below the bow rail height, so a standard boat cover can be used, and the boat fits in the garage on a trailer). The Montauk-T-Topless-2™ can be mounted lower (will not clear front cooler if mounted too low). The Montauk-T-Topless-2™ can also be mounted with the bent rear legs upside down to the front or back of the Reversible Pilot Seat (RPS) if desired. .
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Includes:
Pair of Frames (Port and Starboard Front Frames, Side Frames and Rear Corners),
Pair of Rear-Legs (with quick release pins on lanyards),
Curved Rear-Cross-Bar,
Telescoping Front-Cross-Bar with Spacers,
Stabilizer-Bar with adjustable rail clamp and quick release pin on lanyard,
(5)each 7/8" or 1" OD Mounting Clamps (Montauks and Outrages are 7/8"),
Sunbrella® Canvas and Lacing Cord.
Size/Fit:Verify fit on your boat!
Fits Montauk™ 17/170, Outrage™ 18 and other Whalers with factory console and factory stainless steel grab rails (as well as other boats):
1973-2001 Montauk 17/170: 6'1" to 6'5" height,
2002-2007 Montauk 170: 5'11" to 6'3" height (lower console),
2008-current Montauk 170: 6'3" to 6'7" height,
1981-2000 Outrage18: 6'1" to 6'5" height,
most other Outrages, Montauk 150s and Dauntless 15-200,
Montauk 190: grab rails are too wide to fit,
Montauk 210: please meausre,
other (non Whaler) boats with 31-35" wide, raked forward (+5° to +45°) Stainless Steel Windshield Grab Rails (NO Aluminum rails). Please click for Diagram to Measure your Windshield Grab Rails.
Clears standard Igloo® 86 quart (pre-1990) or 94 quart (1990+) cooler used on Montauks,
Allows use of factory rod holders on front of Console and on factory Reversible Pilot Seat,
Overall height is 27" to 29" above the windshield grab rails (1-2" can be gained by mounting the rear legs higher),
Does NOT fit 3/4", 1.00" or larger dia. rails,
Fits under standard Boat Covers,
Use our Spray Shield instead of a Console Cover,
Ships (insured) in a sturdy 49"x18"x5" x 37lb box (signature required).
Options:
Gear-Loft stores 4-5 PFDs above your head (Black Phifertex® keeps gear dry), frees cooler for drinks,
Installation: Installs in 2 hours with a large Phillips Screwdriver, 7/16" Box End Wrench and 3/16" Allen Wrench per the Montauk-T-Topless-2™ Installation Guide. Rear Legs mount to the back of the Windshield Grab Rails or the Reversible Pilot Seat.
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