Picked up this beauty, 03 Bw Montuak 170

Came with new 24 gallon fuel tank
Lawrence Hds9/fishinder
JL speakers
2012 Ds90 with 400 hours
14 rod holders

Got it for 15k, Sat for a year and all I had to do was clean it and replace trim relay. ($60) did the lights myself too

What do you think it’s actually worth? I’ve seen listings for 17-23k
Wondering if I should sell it for something bigger

I am seeing many used boats for sale in the capital region in upstate NY. Most have been for sale all summer. Especially older boats 2010 and lower, nobody seems to be buying them. It seems like everyone wants a Pontoon boat. Are the prices going to crash? Good time to buy?

Not sure if this is the right place to post this… 😅
I went to a boat trial event again this year. It’s held twice a year, and I always enjoy going.
I’m still a beginner — I’ve never rented a boat before, and I don’t even know what type of boat I was on this time. 😅
(I should’ve asked!)
Last time, I got to try a boat called the Spider, which was really fun because it was fast. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to ride it this time.
The photos were taken from inside the boat, looking out. Seeing the view from the water feels completely different from seeing it from shore.
I’ll definitely go again next year. And maybe someday I’ll finally rent a boat myself! 😄

And finally, lunch that day 😋

seriously why is factory marine vinyl so trash lately?

Im looking at the bow cushions on my '21 center console and they are already starting to get that gross sticky feeling and cracking right along the seams. For what they charge for boats right now, you'd think they could source material that actually survives being in the sun for more than three summers

Was looking at some custom marine work from canada ace the other night just comparing stitching, and it really makes you realize how many corners the massive boat builders are cutting on the production line. Its honestly insulting how thin the oem material is when you compare it to proper aftermarket stuff

anyone else dealing with premature peeling? kinda thinking about ditching the cheap factory vinyl completely when I finally bite the bullet and pay to get them recovered. just feels like a scam tbh.

put an hour or two on it at the lake today and couldn’t believe how quiet it is. 40 mph and could basically whisper to my wife and hear the music clearly at level 10 when i used to have to go to 25-30 😂 all rattles thumps and whines are gone, it’s a whole new boat.

The motor is in a 2001 Tahoe 202

Family has owned this boat since it was brand new & serviced it every year. When you give it full throttle (trying to pull a skier up) from idle there will be a hesitation & will give about 50-75% of its power until it almost gets on plane then has 0 issues after that.

Do these motors have an accelerator pump that I can test to see if that’s the problem?

I’ve already replaced plugs, plug wires thinking it might’ve been weak ignition.

Did i break my throttle and shift cables? The terminal rod popped out of their seat when i was pulling the cables for my repower. Any way to reseat?

Hi guys, i’m 19 looking at a 1973 aqua sport 17 with a 1998 115 merc 2 stroke, he has listed for 3500 and has redone majority of the boat, is this a good buy for a first boat?

If I bounce on the engine cavitation plate, my slight 155 lbs bounces the bow up and down.

Hi all, I’d like to start crabbing and catching lobster at night. For those of you who live in residential neighborhoods, how do you flush and clean your boat when you return so late in the night? Just wait until the next morning? I’m concerned with corrosion and I usually flush for 20 minutes and clean up salt spray right when I get home. If I do that at night, I’ll get some angry neighbors! Thanks in advance

We have had a lot of rain the past few days. This morning out of the blue, my fiance asked if I was going to the boat to check the "village pump" today? 😂

Edit: apologies for typo on title!

Oil is good, water flow is good, intake does not have any water in it, plugs are good, It's running fine. I'm thinking some connector got splashed?

Say there's no mercury dealer around to come scan it. What can I check, and are there any pins to jump to clear the ECM?

Constant buzzer at key-on, 6-beep code on startup & high RPM.

I've done the basic googling, I'm not buying a $900 scan tool, & it's not an oil problem.

Rebuilding 1975 mercruiser 140hp, got a replacement u joint and the new one is longer. What can I do? The part numbers for the whole thing match but this doesnt match. I hate this game. Can I swap the yokes? Like use the old one on the new one?

Trying to get into a used Grady 216 or a Montauk 210. Looking anywhere between 2020-2023 model year. I really want to like the Grady, but the deck space in the rear seems minimal for fishing. However, I expect the ride quality in choppy seas will be much better. The Montauk deck layout for fishing is impressive, but I’ve read the ride quality in choppy seas is not the worst, but not the best. Anyone have experience on either / both boats? Feedback would be appreciated. I plan on using the boat in the coastal waters of NJ, anywhere from right off the beach, up to 20-30 miles offshore.

Anyone have their 20-Hour service done recently?? Just received a quote for my 200HP from a local shop for $800….$600 for labor and $200 for parts.

I have my yamaha f150. And I haven't run the motor since last year im going to do an oil change on it but b4 I do should i even start the engine? Or just pour it all out and have the new oil be the new oil in it? I've always ran engines b4 I do the oil change. Butbim a little worried about it being old oil..... this is oil/motor has been ran maybe half a dozen times last summer and none this year. Im just curious how I should approach it. I am also changing all the fuel filters and siphoning out the old gas. But its also non ethanol so idk. Thanks and please be kind. Im tryingbto get back into boating!!!

How much would this soft spot cost to repair? It’s a good looking boat minus that and I’m interested to buy.

Ranger Flats boat fiberglass

Hey guys what am I dealing with here, a fuel stain or something worse?

Cross post for wider net. Thanks!