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1979 Montauk 17
support420	#1  Posted on 12/10/21 - 2:32 PM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/29/21	Hi there, Im new to this forum as I just purchased a 1979 Boston Whaler 17 Montauk !! so happy !! I have a question. What are these 2 holes on the front starboard and port side ? Thanks in advance ...Hope to get some great info from yall. support420 attached the following image: [26.73Kb] Edited by support420 on 12/10/21 - 2:34 PM
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 12/10/21 - 3:02 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11433 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	That is the bow rail stanchion backing plate holes. https://www.specialtymarine.com/colle...king-plate Has someone removed the Bow Rail?
support420	#3  Posted on 12/10/21 - 3:51 PM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/29/21	Ahhh. I see. I guess they must have been removed. Here is a pic of the boat. Are they supports for the railing ? support420 attached the following image: [44.01Kb] Edited by support420 on 12/10/21 - 3:56 PM
support420	#4  Posted on 12/10/21 - 3:57 PM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/29/21	And Thankyou for that link sir.
support420	#5  Posted on 12/10/21 - 4:04 PM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/29/21	i just realized the holes go all the way through . Seems they are just missing those Stanchion backing plates. Placing my order now ...LOL