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Going out on a thin limb here Geo but, from what I think I know about the differences between a 16.7 Nauset and a 16.7 Montauk, There is no difference as to the outside hull design or how they should perform with very similar motors. We both have a great advantage of tapping in to the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us and benefiting from their findings.

Unlike the days of past where it was hit and miss and trial and error, we have members here who have been there and done it and are willing to share what lessons they learned.

You can bet your ARSE I will re-mount my motor 2 holes up and buy a Stiletto Advantage 1, 13.25" X 15 Pitch prop and never look back.

This is the exact reason I am here because I don't have the time, energy or money to make the mistakes with a boat that is 36 years old and has many dedicated followers who already went there.

I can't speak about Yamaha motors or even the Nauset models but from what I see your 16.7 sure does look like my 16.7 and that's good enough for me. I am learning all sorts of minor differences in the interiors of BW hulls but I think the basic smirk less, 16.7 hulls are pretty close to identical and should perform the same. Flip them up side down and even the Guru's here probably would not be able to ID what model they are.

On another note, Name me another boat that is 30-40 years old and has the following and information available like we have right here about our Whalers!

I feel like I have an AQUAVETTE!

Gary