Boston Whaler 170 Montauk Owner's Manual
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Revision A - 07/05/06
INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE AT PRINTING, BOSTON WHALER® BOATS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE COLORS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS AND PRICES OF ALL MODELS, OR TO DISCONTINUE MODELS.
SHOULD CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE MODELS BE MADE BOSTON WHALER® IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAKE SIMILAR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO MODELS
SOLD PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH CHANGES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE BRUNSWICK CORPORATION:
170 MONTAUK, BOSTON WHALER
®
. MRP #1839952
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- Page 1 TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE COLORS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS AND PRICES OF ALL MODELS, OR TO DISCONTINUE MODELS. SHOULD CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE MODELS BE MADE BOSTON WHALER® IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAKE SIMILAR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO MODELS SOLD PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH CHANGES.
- Page 2 And through the years many other demonstrations have proved the toughness and durability of the Boston Whaler hull. And though you may never cut your boat in half, this only goes to show one thing, people whose livelihood and lives depend on boats consistently choose Boston Whaler because of their seaworthiness, dependablility and the inherent safety of a hull that won’t sink even if severely...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
“assuming command” of your boat. Your Boston Whaler® dealer or local Yacht Club will be pleased to advise you of marine safety classes and safe boating classes in your area. -
Page 4: Section 1 - 170 Montauk
Structural Hull Defect in material or workmanship which is reported within five (5) years (60 months) from the date of the first retail purchase of the Boston Whaler Boat. The “Hull” shall mean the single fiberglass molded shell and integral structural components. - Page 5 The new owner must fill out and send in a Boston Whaler warranty transfer form, accessible from www.whaler.com, a copy of the bill of sale, and a $50.00 fee to Boston Whaler, 100 Whaler Way, Edgewater, Florida 32141, within 30 days of purchase.
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Page 6: Construction Standards
170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual Construction Standards “THE MISSION OF BOSTON WHALER IS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH THE SAFEST, HIGHEST QUALITY, MOST DURABLE BOATS IN THE WORLD”. We are dedicated to creating a superior product providing you with comfort, performance, safety and dependability. All... -
Page 7: Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications
170 Montauk-Owner’s Manual The canvas shown here is for reference only. 6’11” 4’7” 9” 20’2” 17’0” 6’10” Specifications & Dimensions NOTICE Overall Length 17’0” 5.18 Trailerable Length 20’2” 6.15 Specified measurements are approximations and are Bridge Clearance 6’11” 2.10 subject to variance. -
Page 8: Standard Features
170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual Standard Features Bow Chock/Navigation Light Reversible Pilot Seat Cushion 8” Cleat, Stainless Steel Reversible Pilot Seat Base 2-6.6 Gal. (49.96L) Fuel Tanks, (Portable) Heavy Duty Rubrail Galvenized trailer Stainless Steel Bow Rail Foward Lifting Eye... -
Page 9: Optional Features
170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual Optional Features Blue graphics, striping and logos Telescoping ladder and swim platform 60 ELPT EFI Bigfoot 4-stroke Mercury engine 100 ELPT EFI 4-stroke Mercury engine* Bow cushion 72 Qt. (68.1L) Cooler seat w/ cushion and backrest ®... -
Page 10: Standard & Optional Seating
NOTICE If the through hull fittings need to be replaced, it is recommended that an authorized Boston Whaler ® dealer perform this type of repair. Through hull fit- tings that are improperly installed can cause pre- mature hull failure and may void the Boston Whaler®... -
Page 11: Label Location
170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual Proposition 65 Label Location WARNING WIDE VARIETY OF COMPONENTS USED ON THIS VESSEL CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE TATE OF ALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM EXAMPLES INCLUDE: •... -
Page 12: Deck Occupancy
170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual Deck Occupancy Plan Accommodation deck: This area of the boat is inside the cockpit and includes helm seating. Movement in this area should be done with extreme cau- tion while the boat is underway. A sudden shift in boat direction can cause a loss of balance and lead to injury or death. -
Page 13: Trolling Motor Reinforcment Location
Fuel System Trolling Motor Reinforcment Location DANGER The 170 Montauk has reinforced areas of the bow Check for leaks in tubing, connections and hoses. Cor- that will make it easier to mount a trolling motor. rect the cause of the leaks and ventilate the area to... -
Page 14: Fuel System
170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual 170 Montauk Fuel System and discharging static electricity. 6.6 Gal, (25L) portable fuel tank,(2) Your boat must be in contact with the water or a land Fuel tank strap based grounding system. Here are some helpful sug-... -
Page 15: Ethanol Blended Fuel
Boston Whaler, Mercury flow restriction that can starve the engine(s) of fuel. or may not be ethanol-compatible. - Page 16 170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual As a precaution, it is advisable to carry extra on-en- STORAGE gine filters in case filter plugging from debris in the fuel Long periods of storage and/or non-use, common to tank becomes a problem during boating.
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Page 17: Section 4 - Electrical System
• Keep the battery safe and dry. • Remove the battery from the boat during cold Battery Information weather or long term storage. Your 170 Montauk is equipped with an electrical system that provides power for the following: BATTERY • Engine ignition •... -
Page 18: Battery Switch (Optional)
170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual Battery Switch (optional) Ignition Shutdown Switch The 170 Montauk has the option of using a battery CAUTION switch. The switch; located on the aft wall of the console interior, allows you to control the delivery Wear your lanyard at all times while operating the boat. -
Page 19: Electrical Diagram
Boston Whaler® does not recommend that you attempt to work on the electrical system ELECTRICAL yourself, instead we suggest that you take it to an authorized Boston Whaler® dealer for electrical SYSTEM service. Boston Whaler® reserves the right to change or update the electrical system on any model at any time without notice to the consumer and is not obligated to make any updates to units built prior to the changes. -
Page 20: Instrument Panel
170 Montauk - Owner’s Manual Instrument Panel WATER VOLTMETER PRESSURE TACHOMETER HORN NAV/ANC BILGE PUMP STEREO OFF/AUTO/ON Instrument Panel Stereo Switch Tachometer (0-7000 RPM) 5 amp Stereo Switch Breaker Voltage Gauge (0-40 Volts) Bilge Pump Switch, 3 Position Water Pressure Gauge... -
Page 21: 12 Volt Accessory Receptacle
Damage to the unit & system could occur. stowed in clips located on the starboard aft cockpit area. Your 170 Montauk is equipped with a 12 volt acces- sory receptacle located on the instrument panel. It is Navigation/Anchor light switch operation a DC (cigarette lighter) style receptacle to be used with any 12 volt accessories using this type of plug. -
Page 22: Section 5 - Bilge System
Check the bilge pump and hoses for The 170 Montauk is equipped with an wear; clean and repair if neccessary. 1100 GPH electric bilge pump. It is... -
Page 23: Propeller Information
NOTICE Under no circumstance use a propeller which allows the engine to operate at a higher than recommended RPM. The engine on the 170 Montauk has been equipped with a propeller; which our tests have shown to be PROPELLER best suited for general use under nor- mal conditions and load. -
Page 24: Gear Shift/Throttle Control
Pulling back on the gear shift/ gine. throttle control while moving at a high speed will The 170 Montauk is equipped with a cause a sudden slowing of the boat and will create a gear shift/throttle control unit... -
Page 25: Steering Information
To set steering trim tab for neutral steering: Your 170 Montauk is equipped with a There is a bolt on the underside center of the tab; teleflex no-feedback steering system. loosen the bolt prior to adjustment. -
Page 26: Section 7- Getting To Know Your Boston Whaler
From gerously slippery. Boat The cleat is used to secure the boat to the dock. The 170 Montauk has an 8 inch cleat located at the bow and LIFT From 2 located on the aft port and starboard... -
Page 27: Hull Maintenance
Check with your Boston Whaler ® dealer fore any barrier protection can be applied. Contact on a compatible rubbing compound for your boat. -
Page 28: Bottom Painting
80 grit pa- per is recommended. Proper ventilation and capture Your cushions on the 170 Montauk are made of a of the dust created by sanding is essential. The dust durable vinyl material called OMNOVA and is pro- created is toxic and should not be breathed. -
Page 29: Long Term Storage
Use care when raising the trailer. The surface should be level and conditioned to ac- cept the weight of the boat and trailer and allow for Section 7 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler... -
Page 30: Canvas Care & Maintenance
NEVER trailer the boat with the sun-top in the open in proper working order. If you have stubborn clean- position. Damage to the frame, canvas and securing ing cases call your Boston Whaler® dealer for proper straps can occur. Use the protective boot when the cleaning procedures. -
Page 31: Trailer
Use a trailer with bunks ONLY the stern. The tie-down straps hook into the tie-down Your 170 Montauk has the option of being fitted with loops on the trailer frame to the lifting eyes on the a galvanized trailer. This trailer is best suited for your transom. -
Page 32: Section 8 - Anchoring Information
There is no best way to set an anchor. Experiment to see how it performs. One method is to turn the rode The 170 Montauk is equipped with an around a bitt or a cleat and slowly pay out as the boat anchor storage compartment located in backs from the anchor site. -
Page 33: Section 9 - Maintenance Log & Notes
170 Montauk Owner’s Manual After the scheduled services are performed, fill out the areas below. Maintenance Record E n g i n e Serviced Maintenance Performed D a t e H o u r s Notes Section 8 - Maintenance Log & Notes... - Page 34 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
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