hi jim,
i see you have mentioned a 170 montauk boston whaler. though i would see if you still have it and what your experience has been thus far. last month i purchased a 2003 170 with the merc 90hp 2-stroke. runs great and looks near perfect, at least now it does. i like my stuff neat and clean so i had every nick and scratch repaired. i've posted recent pictures in my album.
best regards
pat