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On my 1974 11-footer I have a Mercury 15-HP FOURSTROKE short shaft engine--perfect for me. The boat would not plane with a 1978 Mercury 9.8-HP two-stroke and my 225-lbs.

My 17 is not a Montauk but is like those in the video from Campbell River, BC. As mentioned the rail mounts works well. I use 15lb balls and never feel like the rail will fail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2krCtXX8Fc