Boston Whaler 17 Montauk Specifications
- Length Overall: 16'7"
- Beam: 6'2"
- Draft: 9" (engine tilted)
- Weight: About 950 lb (1999 Montauk, complete)
- Power: Single outboard, 35–100 hp
- Capacity: 7 people
- T-Top: Aftermarket (not factory-fitted on the classic Montauk)
- Cover Shipping Weight: 27 lbs
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric, 7oz polyester, or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage: Runs up to the underside of the T-top, wraps the legs, and covers the console, pilot seat, rails and outboard; the T-top roof stays exposed
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at the rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, breathable
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
Please watch the video below for installation instructions!
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's patterned for the classic Boston Whaler 17 Montauk — the 16'7", 6'2"-beam tri-hull built through 2002 — fitted with an aftermarket T-top. It isn't cut for the 170 Montauk Whaler has sold since then. If you're not sure which generation you have, send us your year (the hull ID number on the starboard transom ends in the model year) and a couple of photos before ordering.
Classic Montauk T-tops are all aftermarket, so heights vary. Send us the measurement from the deck to the underside of your top and a photo, and we'll confirm the fit before cutting.
Get this one if your T-top stays on the boat. If you have no top, or a bimini that folds down, the Center Console cover peaks over the console instead and fits more neatly.
Choose 9oz solution-dyed polyester (Navy or Black) for heavy-duty everyday protection, 7oz polyester (Black) for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic (Marine Blue, Black, or Smoke) for maximum UV resistance and longevity.
No. The cover is made to protect your boat while it is parked on its trailer, up on a lift or in storage. Take it off before you tow: trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Materials and workmanship are covered for 1 year, and the fabric carries its own warranty (3 years on 7oz, 5 years on 9oz, and 6 years on Sunbrella). Every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks; shipping is a $30 flat rate within the continental US.
Pricing: 7oz $790.00 · 9oz $975.00 · Sunbrella $1,175.00 — your final total appears below as you build your cover.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Boston Whaler 17 Montauk T-Top Boat Cover — Custom-Fit for the Classic 17 Montauk With a T-Top
The Boston Whaler 17 Montauk is the classic Whaler center console — continuousWave calls it the prototype of the modern center-console fishing boat. The Montauk name and molded center console arrived in 1973 on the 16-foot hull; Whaler redesigned that hull in 1976 and renamed it the 17 (length and beam stayed the same), and the classic Montauk was built through 2002, with all-white, no-wood boats from 1995. The hull measures 16’7″ overall with a 6’2″ beam and 9″ of draft, takes 35–100 hp, carries seven people, and weighed about 950 lb as a complete 1999 Montauk. Classic Montauks have a molded center console, Whaler’s reversible pilot seat, bow and side rails, and a forward locker; many also carry a forward cooler seat and an aft bench. Whaler didn’t fit T-tops to the classic Montauk at the factory, but aftermarket T-tops are common; T-top maker Fishmaster notes the 17′ Whaler’s deck changed often over the years and some boats need a flat mounting area at the console. This T-Top cover is patterned for the classic 17 Montauk with a T-top, and like all of our Boston Whaler boat covers, it’s cut to this hull rather than a generic 17-foot size chart.
How It Fits the 17 Montauk
The cover runs up to the underside of the T-top and wraps around its legs, then drapes over the console and windshield, the pilot seat and the bow and side rails down to the gunwales, and continues over the outboard as one piece; the T-top canvas or roof stays exposed. Because the classic Montauk is only 6’2″ wide with a square bow, the cover is cut to that narrow footprint, so it doesn’t bag at the sides like a generic 17-foot T-top cover. Installation takes about five minutes: drape it bow to stern, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. It’s made for storage on a trailer, lift, dry stack, or jet dock — take it off before towing, since trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Aftermarket T-Tops Vary
Since every classic Montauk T-top is an aftermarket install, frame height and leg spacing differ from boat to boat. Measure from the deck to the underside of your top and send it with a photo when you order, so we can confirm the fit before your cover is cut.
Fabric, Warranty & Shipping
Choose 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric for heavy-duty everyday protection (5–7 year service life), a lighter 7oz fabric for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic for 8–10 years of fade resistance. Every option is water-repellent, breathable, mildew-resistant, and double-stitched at the seams. Each cover is backed by our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 3–6 years on the fabric) and ships for a $30 flat rate within the US — every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks. If your Montauk has no T-top, see the Boston Whaler 17 Montauk Center Console cover; for a newer, bigger Montauk with a T-top, see the Boston Whaler 190 Montauk T-Top cover.