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15' sport vs 17' montauk
simsinca	#1  Posted on 03/26/09 - 10:37 AM
Member Posts: 12 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/12/08	Hi, I currently own a 1982 15' Sport with a Johnson 50, but am looking to purchase a 1978 17' Montauk with a Johnson 90. My primary concern is what advantages might the Montauk have over the Sport or vice versa? My Sport seems a little "shallow" especially when I take my 7 and 4 year olds fishing. Primary use is fishing the bays and kelp in San Diego area. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tony tony@installeredge.com
JPB	#2  Posted on 03/26/09 - 2:48 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/26/09	I can not compare these two boats, but from previous expirence two feet of length for a boat is a huge difference.....more room
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 03/26/09 - 3:04 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Several things about the Montauk beside the 2 foot difference. 1. You can stand up and drive which makes the boat feel much larger than the 15'. 2. The Side Rails are much higher for more safety from falling out. 3. Complete 360º fishing or walking around.
MW	#4  Posted on 03/26/09 - 5:25 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	Wider "Beam" too Matt
willeme91	#5  Posted on 03/26/09 - 5:50 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 20 Comments: 2 Joined: 01/20/09	like mr Joe Kriz said, u can stand up and drive, its easier when fishing, i have a montauk hull and fish regularly with it, its wider too and that makes it more stable out at sea. i fish in 5+ foot waves and the boat handles great, i even had the boat in 8 foot waves and still it handles great. it think the montauk is a better option for u and you'll get more speed out of a montauk with a 90 then with a 15 with a 50hp. the montauk is a safe boat hope this helps, Edited by willeme91 on 03/26/09 - 5:52 PM Willem Evertsz 1980 17' Striper
ioptfm	#6  Posted on 03/26/09 - 6:15 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	I dearly love my 15 footer, but with a 4 and 7 year old I think you are much better off for their safety in the higher sides of the 17 footer Tom 1979 Sport 15'
simsinca	#7  Posted on 03/26/09 - 9:05 PM
Member Posts: 12 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/12/08	Thanks All!!! It's a done deal... New owner of 17 Montauk. Pictures coming soon. Anyone interested in a 15' sport? T
MW	#8  Posted on 03/27/09 - 12:28 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	I'm tryin to cut down. Matt