BOSTON WHALER MONTAUK 17 READY MADE SHEPHERDS CROOK REPLACEMENT RAIL

Description

We Boston Whaler Montauk 17 owners love almost everything about our "obsession". The only possible exception is that "Shepherd's Crook" rail that makes the optional "cooler" seat almost "unbearable". I heard one report of  injuries to a child  caused by impact with the hook. My first impulse was to simply remove the hook. That allowed the grab rails on the console to flop around. If you have been wrestling with similar issues, you might like to replace that  "Crook" with a bar that clears the space, holds the grab rails  firmly and looks as if "Boston Whaler" made it.
I am offering an
"L" shaped bar that is interchangeable with the "Shepherd's Crook"
. I built the first one for my 1988 Boston Whaler Montauk 17. I learned that the same removable Shepherd's Crook was standard on many of the older Montauk 17's. Feedback and research indicates my bars will fit Montauk 17's between 1973 and 1995. To confirm proper fit on YOUR boat, regardless of year, you should measure YOUR Shepherd's Crook. If it measures measures 24 5/8" +/- 1/8"  for the "longest possible"  measurement, my L shaped bar will be a sturdy "interchangeable" replacement. See photos for more on making the measurement.
I build these L shaped bars, in small batches. I install and adjust every bar, on my boat, to make certain it will fit your boat properly, and not rattle. Finally I carefully polish and pack it, along with detailed installation instructions.
I have optimized the process of building a first class product worthy of your Boston Whaler. Installation reusing the original fasteners, should take you only a few minutes. Priority Mail Shipping is included in the price.
I have added photos to illustrate the new versus the old bar and the measurements. One shows the Shepherds Crook taped along side the new bar to show how much of that precious space above the cooler is cleared.
I am always willing to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for your consideration and Tight Lines!!
Saltydogsfish
P.S.
Stock Status - I currently have a bar packed ready to ship on the order day or if we miss the mail pickup, the next business day.
Fasteners: If you need new fasteners, contact me. I am able to make proper length replicas of the originals for you for only .
Delivery Times: I use USPS Priority Mail Service which typically takes 2 to 4 days depending on location relative to zip 29707.
For those just can't wait that long, I've provided a "Buyer Paid" Priority Mail Express shipping option. If you use this more expensive option I will refend my average shipping cost of shortly after your purchase.
Please Note I DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS